Job prospects Chemist in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Chemists in the London Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Chemists (NOC 21101) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Chemists in the London region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 27%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Chemists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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