Job prospects Chemist in the Ottawa Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 46%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- 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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