Job requirements Chemical Laboratory Technologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a chemical laboratory technologist 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

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

Manitoba

Job title Certified Engineering Technologists (chemical)
Regulated

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
Job title Certified Engineering Technologists (chemical)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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