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Chemists  (NOC 2112)
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Chemists conduct research and analysis in support of industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology and other applications. They also conduct theoretical, experimental and applied research into basic chemical and biochemical processes to create or synthesize new products and processes. Chemists are employed in research, development and quality control laboratories; chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries; mineral, metal and pulp and paper industries; and a wide variety of manufacturing, utility, health, educational and government establishments.

agricultural chemist, analytical chemist, bioanalytical chemist, biochemist, chemist, clinical chemist, coatings chemist, electrochemist, environmental chemist, food chemist, inorganic chemist, medical biochemist – medicine, medicinal chemist, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopist, oceanographic chemist, organic chemist, organic mass spectrometrist, organometallic chemist, pharmacological chemist, physical chemist, polymer chemist, quality control chemist, research chemist, soil chemist, textile chemist, theoretical chemist.

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Chemists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
  • Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products
  • Conduct programs of sample and data collection and analysis to identify and quantify environmental toxicants
  • Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
  • Conduct research to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
  • Conduct fundamental and applied research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
  • Investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, organ function and the assessment of health
  • Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects working with chemical engineers, biologists, microbiologists, agronomists, geologists or other professionals
  • Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
  • May participate in the commercialization of new products
  • May supervise other chemists and chemical technicians and technologists.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Murdochville, New Richmond, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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Education & Job Requirements for Chemists in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

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Québec
Regulated

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Regulatory Body

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The occupation (Chemist) requires certification in the province or territory: Québec
Address: Ordre des chimistes du Québec
Place du Parc
300 Léo-Pariseau St., Suite 2199
Montréal, Québec
H2X 4B3
Phone: 514-844-3644
Fax: 514-844-9601
Email: information@ocq.qc.ca
Web Site: www.ocq.qc.ca
Other Contact Information: Information on this profession is available on the website of Immigration-Québec. View the profile here.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

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Distance Learning

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Visit CanLearn for a list of Canadian colleges, universities and other institutions providing thousands of courses at a distance.

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Information for Newcomers

Québec Bound Internationally Trained Individual (ITI)

To practise a profession or to hold a professional title governed by the Professional Code in Québec, a person must hold a permit and be a member in good standing with the regulatory body responsible for this profession. (Note: in Québec, a regulatory body may be referred to as a professional order.)

To find out about the conditions to practise in a regulated profession:

1. Consult the fact sheet: The practice of a profession governed by a professional order (PDF Format – Size: 866 KB)

2. Consult the fact sheet below related to your profession:

  • Chemist (PDF Format – Size: 290 KB)

3. Contact Québec's Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles, which offers specialized information on regulated professions and trades and can assist internationally-trained individuals who wish to gain admission to a professional order or other relevant regulatory body.

4. Contact the regulatory body that governs the profession in which you wish to practise.

USEFUL INFORMATION

  • The fees related to obtaining a licence and registration to a regulatory body can be quite substantial. They range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the circumstances and the governing body. They include the fees for processing an application for equivalence, examinations, issuing the licence, admission to the regulatory body, etc. Costs for required training or internships may apply.
  • Procedures for admission to a professional order can be long and complex. In addition to the time required by the regulatory body to process your file, you should also take into account, if applicable, the availability of required courses or internships and their duration, as well as the frequency of examinations administered by the regulatory body and the Office québécois de la langue française. Delays may also be caused by other administrative procedures, for example, when additional supporting documentation is required.
  • It is in your best interest to contact the regulatory body for your profession before your departure. This will allow you to become familiar with the steps you will be required to take to obtain your licence and admission into the regulatory body. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you begin the admission process before your departure.
[ Source: Ministère de l'immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec ]
Please consult the Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.