Job prospects Biochemistry Research Scientist in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemists" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Chemists in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Chemists (NOC 21101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Chemists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 36%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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