Job requirements Biochemistry Technician (except Medical) in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a biochemistry technician (except medical) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- 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.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Professional Technologists (Ptech)
Regulated
British Columbia
Job title
Applied Science Technician (chemical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Certified Engineering Technologists (chemical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Certified Technician (chemical)
Regulated
Job title
Certified Engineering Technician (chemical)
Regulated
Job title
Certified Engineering Technologist (chemical)
Regulated
Job title
Professional Technologist (chemical)
Regulated
Job title
Applied Science Technologist (chemical)
Regulated
Ontario
Job title
Certified Engineering Technician (chemical)
Regulated
Saskatchewan
Job title
Applied Science Technician (chemical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Job title
Certified Engineering Technologists (chemical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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