Job prospects Chemical Research Technician in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemical technologists and technicians" in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Chemical technologists and technicians in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Chemical technologists and technicians in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 37%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 30%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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