Job prospects Natural Sciences Professor - University in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "University professors and lecturers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for University professors and lecturers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for University professors and lecturers (NOC 41200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about University professors and lecturers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 6,090 people work in this occupation.
  • University professors and lecturers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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