Chemical Technologists and Technicians
NOC: 2211
Description
Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories, consulting engineering companies, in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and a variety of other manufacturing and processing industries, and by utilities, health, education and government establishments.
| Essential Skill | Level Required | Example Task |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Text | 2 to 4 | Reads comments and instructions in work orders and work request forms (2) |
| Reads equipment, policy and procedure manuals (3) | ||
| Reads standard operating and chemical analysis procedures and standards manuals (4) | ||
| Document Use | 1 to 4 | Observes warning and other signs (1) |
| Interprets assembly drawings (2) | ||
| Enters data into a variety of forms (3) | ||
| Locates data and identifies trends in graphs (4) | ||
| Writing | 1 to 3 | Writes reminder notes about matters such as tasks to be completed (1) |
| Writes short text entries for logbooks and entry forms (2) | ||
| May write and revise procedures (3) | ||
| *Numeracy | 1 to 4 | Takes measurements using common measuring tools (1) |
| May total and confirm charges on expense forms (2) | ||
| Takes precise measurements using specialized equipment (3) | ||
| Collects and analyzes data such as test results and product measurements (4) | ||
| Oral Communication | 2 to 3 | Discusses ongoing work with co-workers and suppliers (2) |
| Discusses technical and scientific matters with co-workers, colleagues and clients (3) | ||
| Computer Use | 2 to 3 | Uses word processing software (2) |
| Uses databases (3) | ||
| Thinking Skills | 1 to 2 | Problem solves when unable to complete scheduled chemical analyses due to incomplete samples and lack of laboratory supplies (1) |
| Problem solves when unable to meet deadlines due to test instrument and equipment malfunctions (2) | ||
| Thinking Skills - Problem Solving | Data currently being updated | |
| Thinking Skills - Decision Making | Data currently being updated | |
| Thinking Skills - Critical Thinking | Data currently being updated | |
| Thinking Skills - Job Task Planning and Organizing | Data currently being updated | |
| Thinking Skills - Significant Use of Memory | Data currently being updated | |
| Thinking Skills - Finding Information | Data currently being updated | |
| Working with Others | 2 | Works independently to complete the preparation and analysis of samples (2) |
| Continuous Learning | 2 | Must maintain current knowledge of analysis procedures and protocols (2) |
| Other Aspects | Physical | Stands, sits, and walks, must have good colour vision and hand-eye coordination |
| Methodical, detail-oriented and meticulous | ||
| Increased computer use skills | ||
**Thinking Skills include: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Job Task Planning and Organizing, Significant Use of Memory, and Finding Information.
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Average Salary: 18.82
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To Be successful in this position, a person may need:
Literacy & Basic Skills, Grade 12, College/Appenticeship
Source: HRSDC
Most Important Skills:
Numeracy, Document Use, Computer Use
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Age Profiles
| Age Bracket | Age Profile |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 | 80 |
| 25 to 44 | 155 |
| 45 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 plus | 0 |
Employment Trends
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Source: http://www.labourmarketinformation.caTop Occupational Areas
| Sector | Number Employed in Niagara | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-33 Manufacturing | 125 | 49.02% | |
| 54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 70 | 27.45% | |
| 91 Public administration | 35 | 13.73% | |
| 41 Wholesale trade | 25 | 9.80% | |
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