Job prospects Biochemist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Chemists in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Chemists (NOC 21101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- 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 Chemists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Chemists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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