Job prospects Chemical Engineer near Kingston (ON)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Chemical engineers near Kingston (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Chemical engineers (NOC 21320) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Chemical engineers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 31%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 16%

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