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21101 - Chemists

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

211 - Professional occupations in natural sciences.

Minor Group

2110 - Physical science professionals.

Main Duties

Chemists perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Analyze and synthesize chemical compounds
  • Conduct quality-control testing of raw and finished materials
  • Investigate environmental contaminants
  • Develop new chemical formulations and industrial processes
  • Conduct fundamental and applied research
  • Study drug mechanisms and health impacts
  • Work on interdisciplinary research and development teams
  • Act as a technical consultant
  • Supervise junior chemists and technicians
  • Support commercialization of new products

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is usually required.
  • A master's degree or PhD may be required for research roles.
  • Provincial licensing is required in Quebec and may be voluntary or preferred in some other provinces.
  • Regulatory requirements may vary by province and employer.
  • Many employers offer pension plans, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and employer contributions to pension and employment insurance programs.

Chemists Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)20.81
Median ($/hour)35.90
High ($/hour)64.90
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)38.46
Median ($/hour)53.85
High ($/hour)80.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)33.65
High ($/hour)74.36
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)32.97
Median ($/hour)43.27
High ($/hour)55.77
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)14.75
Median ($/hour)31.79
High ($/hour)43.27
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)24.02
Median ($/hour)41.13
High ($/hour)59.16
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)14.50
Median ($/hour)32.82
High ($/hour)38.46
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)20.81
Median ($/hour)37.03
High ($/hour)71.79
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)19.00
Median ($/hour)31.79
High ($/hour)58.17
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)21.85
Median ($/hour)31.43
High ($/hour)62.50
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)27.00
Median ($/hour)34.62
High ($/hour)46.63

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