Job prospects Chemical Engineer in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Chemical engineers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Chemical engineers (NOC 21320) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 52%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

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