NOC 2121 — Biologists and related scientists
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 2121 corresponds to Biologists and related scientists
Skill level: A
Biologists and related scientists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new practices and products related to medicine and agriculture. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, environmental consulting companies, resource and utilities companies, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies and health and educational institutions.
Job examples:
— agricultural scientist
— agrogeologist
— algologist
— anatomist
— animal ecologist
— animal geneticist
— animal nutritionist
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $67477
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $58.50 |
| Saskatchewan | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $60.36 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $56.41 |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Alberta | 40 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 125 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | 15 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Nova Scotia | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| New Brunswick | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Ontario | 120 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 2121)! There are 66 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Info sessions / Job fairs (suitable for NOC 2121)
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 2121)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 2121)
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| *** an*** | Ontario |
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| ***Sco*** | Nova Scotia |
| ***kil*** | Northwest Territories |
| ***xpr*** | Northwest Territories |
| ***tic*** | New Brunswick |
| *** Ex*** | Yukon Territory |
| *** Sk*** | Yukon Territory |
| ***run*** | New Brunswick |
| ***ill*** | British Columbia |
| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***kil*** | Prince Edward Island |
| ***kil*** | Prince Edward Island |
| ***tch*** | Saskatchewan |
| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| ***ill*** | British Columbia |
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| ***tic*** | Nova Scotia |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***run*** | New Brunswick |
Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 2121)
| Title | Province | |
| ***c E*** | Quebec |
| ***tch*** | Saskatchewan |
| ***ian*** | |
| ***ta *** | Alberta |
| ***Sco*** | Nova Scotia |
Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 2121)
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| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
| ***c E*** | Quebec |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| ***tch*** | Saskatchewan |
| ***sh *** | British Columbia |
| ***ter*** | British Columbia |
| ***xpr*** | Prince Edward Island |
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 2121)
| Title | Province | |
| *** Bu*** | Yukon Territory |
Comprehensive information about this profession is available only to users with Premium Access.
With Premium Access you get:
- A list of relevant immigration programs with links to their descriptions
- Detailed information about salaries and the profession's demand in various regions of Canada
- Data on licensing requirements and regulatory authorities
- Contacts of Canadian employers who have hired foreign workers