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Chemical Technologists and Technicians  (NOC 2211)
Southeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories, consulting engineering companies, in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and a variety of other manufacturing and processing industries, and by utilities, health, education and government establishments.

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Chemical technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
  • Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
  • Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products
  • Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures
  • Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants
  • Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards
  • Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates.
  • Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.
Chemical technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
  • Compile records for analytical studies
  • Assist in developing and conducting programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
  • Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses, and environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection
  • Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Steinbach, Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Niverville, Ste. Anne, Oakbank, St. Adolphe

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Outlook & Prospects for Chemical Technologists and Technicians in Southeast Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Chemical Technologists and Technicians in Southeast Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Southeast Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Mar 11 – Mar 15, 2013

Week of Feb 04 – Feb 08, 2013

  • On February 23, 2013 Extra Foods in Steinbach will close its doors permanently and 35 people will be laid off
  • On January 25, 2013 a new Walmart Supercentre opened in Steinbach with 176 employees

Week of Nov 19 – Nov 23, 2012

Week of Oct 01 – Oct 05, 2012

  • Phoenix Modular Housing is building a new modular housing plant in Alexander, which will create 45 new jobs by next summer. The company was newly created with a goal to improve the quality of First Nations housing.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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