Summary Chemical Engineer in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a chemical engineer. The following information is applicable to all Chemical engineers (NOC 21320).
Description
Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. They are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$50.43/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
24 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Persuading
- Management of Financial Resources
- Problem Solving
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