Chemical technologists and technicians
Occupation · NOC 2021 22100 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 22100
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 465
- Median wage, Canada
- C$29.80 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 817
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About this occupation
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, educational and government establishments.
Example job titles
- biochemistry technologist
- chemical analyst
- chemical engineering technician
- chemical engineering technologist
- chemical laboratory analyst
- chemical research technician
- chemical technician
- chemical technologist
- food technologist
- formulation technician
- geochemical technician
- industrial hygiene technologist
- mass spectrometer technician
- master dyer - textiles
- paint technician
- pilot plant technician
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Chemical technologists
- 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
Employment requirements
- Chemical technologists usually require completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.
- Chemical technicians usually require completion of a one- or two-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology.
- National certification for chemical technologists and technicians is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.
- Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
- Chemical technologists and technicians are regulated in Quebec and Alberta.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 99 |
| 2026 | 29 |
- Laboratoires KABS Inc.27
- Consulair Inc.24
- EUROFINS ESSAIS ENVIRONNEMENTAUX CANADA18
- 2168587 ontario ltd8
- LORCHEM INTERNATIONAL INC.8
- Paraza Pharma Inc.8
- MMR Consulting Inc.7
- Southwest United Canada7
- Canlak Inc6
- LDetek inc.6
- PHARMASCIENCE INC.6
- ALS Canada Ltd.5
- IGS Impact Global Solutions Inc5
- Labs Mart Inc4
- Prime Health Ltd.4
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 60 |
| 2025 | 25 | 90 |
| 2024 | 45 | 50 |
| 2023 | 40 | 25 |
| 2022 | 5 | 55 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 55 |
| 2018 | 0 | 40 |
| 2017 | 0 | 85 |
| 2016 | 0 | 45 |
| 2015 | 0 | 50 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 95 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 115 |
| 2017 | 360 |
| 2018 | 300 |
| 2019 | 355 |
| 2020 | 230 |
| 2021 | 1,095 |
| 2022 | 300 |
| 2023 | 315 |
| 2024 | 280 |
| 2025 | 320 |
| 2026 | 255 |
- Canadian Experience Class3,695
- Federal Skilled Worker535
- Provincial Nominee Program310
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$21.00 | C$29.80 | C$47.69 |
| Alberta | C$20.00 | C$31.25 | C$54.00 |
| British Columbia | C$20.00 | C$24.00 | C$50.00 |
| Manitoba | C$21.66 | C$28.57 | C$45.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$21.56 | C$32.81 | C$54.27 |
| Nova Scotia | C$18.11 | C$29.96 | C$45.88 |
| Ontario | C$21.50 | C$30.00 | C$47.82 |
| Quebec | C$21.63 | C$28.21 | C$43.27 |
| Saskatchewan | C$24.00 | C$34.00 | C$52.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 817
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,042
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$26.00
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