Job prospects Biochemistry Laboratory Technician near Québec (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemical technologists and technicians" near Québec (QC) 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 Chemical technologists and technicians near Québec (QC). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 38%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

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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