Job requirements Chemical Operator, Chemical-processing near Kitchener (ON)
Find out what you typically need to work as a chemical operator, chemical-processing near Kitchener (ON). These requirements are applicable to all Chemical plant machine operators (NOC 94110).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), forklift operator certification, first aid, firefighting, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and other health and safety training may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Completion of additional training may be required for some operators working in pharmaceutical, explosives and agricultural chemical or in specialty chemical plants.
- Completion of several weeks of on-the-job training or informal/formal company training is usually required.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Previous experience in chemical products processing as an assistant, labourer or helper may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Professional certification and licensing
OntarioIf this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.
- If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
- If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.
Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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