Chemical technologists and technicians work in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection.
NOC Code: 2211
Chemical technologists and technicians work in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. You may work for research and development and quality control laboratories; in consulting engineering companies, and in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and other kinds of manufacturing industries, and for utilities, health, education and government organizations. Technologists have more responsibility than technicians.
Generally, chemical technologists and technicians:
Source: HRSDC
This job requires: College or University
This job requires 0 - 2 years of work experience.
As a chemical technician/technologist, you need to:
Source: Essential Skills
You need to communicate in person and on the phone with team members. Your team can include other technologists, technicians, engineers and scientists. You may need to enter data into forms.
Now, many employers require certification by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Key industries are rubber, plastics and chemical products. These industries are strongly affected by foreign markets. That means that the number of job opportunities is related to the conditions of these financial markets.
Now, computer knowledge is commonly required for this profession because computerized equipment is used for chemical testing and analysis.
The work prospects for this job are: GOOD
The average hourly wage for this job is: C$23.65/hour.
These links will give you a list of related educational programs or where you can search for them. There may be other schools that have similar programs, such as private career colleges. You may be able to get advanced standing.
Here is a list of some bridging programs. These programs can help you assess your education and skills, get practical training or improve your language skills so that you can work in your field.
Here is a list of some language training programs, such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT).
Many college programs and bridging programs in this field include co-operative (co-op) work experience.
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