Canada Job Trends-Chemical Engineer 2023-24

Why work in Canada as a Chemical Engineer?

• Canada has around 1.1 million job vacancies for international workers
• A Chemical Engineer can migrate to Canada through 7 pathways
• Alberta gives a highest salary of $59,414 to a Chemical Engineer
• Average salary for a Chemical Engineer is CAD 97,382
• Quebec has a large number of job openings for a Chemical Engineer

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About Canada

Canada is the second largest country of the world and it has become the top destination for immigrants. The country has a lot of career opportunities for the immigrants. The country is also a hub of educational institutions and the degrees earned here can be used in any other country to seek jobs. Canada has issued an immigration plan and the number of candidates to be invited from 2023 to 2025 is mentioned. In the table below

 

Year	Immigration Levels Plan
2023	465,000 permanent residents
2024	485,000 permanent residents
2025	500,000 permanent residents

 

Job trends in Canada, 2023

The unemployment rate in Canada is low, while wages are becoming high. Jobs are available in Canada in every sector so there is a huge demand for overseas workers in the country. All the jobs will give a high salary, so people are keen to work in Canada. If you want to look for a chemical engineer job, you need to have some work experience. Anyone having a job in the sector of chemical engineering will get handsome pay. The total number of job vacancies in Canada is 1.1 million, and Canada needs international workers to come and work in the country.

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Chemical Engineering, TEER Code 21320

The tasks that a chemical engineer has to do are as follows:

• Design, develop, and research chemical processes
• Maintenance of the following plants
• Industrial chemical plastics
• Pharmaceutical
• Resource
• Pulp and paper
• Food processing

They also have to perform the following duties:

• Chemical quality control
• Biochemical or biotechnical engineering
• Environmental protection

There are many industries in which a chemical engineer can get a job which include:

• Manufacturing
• Processing
• Consulting firms
• Government research
• Educational institutions

Prevailing wages of Chemical Engineer in Canada

The hourly wages of a chemical engineer lies between $48000 and $145920 per annum. The table below will let you know about the prevailing wages for a chemical engineer in Canada:

 

Community/Area	Median Yearly Salary
Canada	83078.4
Alberta	110764.8
British Columbia	77779.2
New Brunswick	79257.6
Ontario	78777.6
Quebec	75955.2

 

Eligibility criteria for Chemical Engineer

The eligibility criteria for getting the job of a chemical engineer in Canada are as follows:

• Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in the chemical engineering field. They can also have a degree in the related engineering discipline.
• Candidates need to have a Master’s degree or a Doctorate in the related field
• Candidates need to have a license given by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers. This license will be needed for the approval of engineering drawings and reports. Candidates can also practice as a professional engineer through this license
• Engineers will become eligible for registration if they have completed their graduation through an accredited educational program. The registration can be done after three or four years of work experience and passing a professional examination.

Professional certification needed for chemical engineering

The table below is the list of professional certifications in different provinces of Canada:

Location	Job title	Regulation	Regulatory body
Alberta	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
British Columbia	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Manitoba	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba
New Brunswick	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Nova Scotia	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia
Nunavut	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Ontario	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers Ontario
Prince Edward Island	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island
Québec	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Saskatchewan	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Yukon	Chemical Engineer	Regulated	Engineers of Yukon

 

Chemical Engineering - Number of vacancies in Canada

Currently, there are 20 Chemical Engineering jobs in Canada. The table below will show the number of jobs in each province:

Location	Available jobs
Alberta	1
British Columbia	1
Canada	20
New Brunswick	2
Ontario	4
Québec	10
Saskatchewan	2

 

Job prospects for Chemical Engineers in Canada

The job prospects for a chemical engineer in Canada can be found in the table below:

Location	Job prospects
Alberta	Fair
British Columbia	Good
New Brunswick	Fair
Ontario	Fair
Quebec	Good
Saskatchewan	Good

 

How can a chemical engineer migrate to Canada?

Chemical engineers can migrate to Canada through different pathways which include the following:

• Express Entry
• Alberta PNP
• British Columbia PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan PNP

How can Y-Axis helps a Chemical Engineer to immigrate to Canada?

Y-Axis provides many services which can help a chemical engineer to migrate to Canada. These services are as follows:

• Eligibility: You can check your eligibility through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
• Coaching Services: You can avail coaching services for IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE
• Counseling: Free counseling will be provided
• Canada PR: Get complete guidance regarding the Canada PR visa
• Job Search: Avail job search services to find Chemical Engineer jobs in Canada

 

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