Job prospects Chemistry Research Scientist in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Chemists in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Chemists (NOC 21101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Chemists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 47%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
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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