Chemical technicians

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about chemical technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 22%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 74% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 26% compared to 18% for all occupations42% of chemical technologists and technicians work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.8% of chemical technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 46% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Employment opportunities for chemical technologists and technicians are most often found in manufacturing and professional, scientific and technical services. Candidates with lab experience specific to the hiring sector (petroleum testing, food processing, water sanitation, etc.) may have better prospects. For those aiming to work with large amounts of data, proficiency in computer programming languages like Python and SQL would be valuable. Technical writing skills and lab experience are often considered an asset as well. Certification through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology will improve job prospects, as it may be required by some employers.Here are some key facts about chemical technologists and technicians in New Brunswick: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 18%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%Construction (NAICS 23): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations70% of chemical technologists and technicians work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of chemical technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 60% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 40% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about chemical technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 20%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8% 80% of chemical technologists and technicians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 43% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 56% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a