Job prospects Quality Control Technician - Food Processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Chemical technologists and technicians in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment opportunities for chemical technologists and technicians are most often found in manufacturing and professional, scientific and technical services.
• Candidates with lab experience specific to the hiring sector (petroleum testing, food processing, water sanitation, etc.) may have better prospects.
• For those aiming to work with large amounts of data, proficiency in computer programming languages like Python and SQL would be valuable. Technical writing skills and lab experience are often considered an asset as well.
• Certification through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology will improve job prospects, as it may be required by some employers.

Here are some key facts about Chemical technologists and technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 23%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 22%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 16%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology