Job prospects Research Chemist in the Capitale-Nationale Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the Capitale-Nationale Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Chemists in the Capitale-Nationale Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Chemists (NOC 21101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Chemists in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Chemists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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