21320 - Chemical Engineers

Chemical Engineers are in high demand across Canada due to the country's rapidly growing sectors including Manufacturing & Processing, Consulting, Government, Research, and Education. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Meaning, there will be many job opportunities available for Chemical Engineers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Chemical Engineers in Canada. Salaries can range from $50,100 to $155,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Chemical Engineer jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in some of Canada’s popular industries including Polymers, Biomedical Engineering, and Food Processing. There are numerous opportunities for professionals to expand their skills and take on new challenges.

Chemical Engineers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Chemical Engineers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

Example Titles

• Adhesives engineer
• Biochemical engineer
• Biotechnical engineer
• Chemical process control engineer
• Chemical process engineer
• Chemical project engineer
• Environmental chemical engineer
• Industrial hygiene engineer
• Industrial waste treatment engineer
• Liquid fuels engineer
• Petrochemical engineer
• Polymer engineer
• Pulp and paper engineer
• Refinery engineer
• Waste treatment engineer

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies in areas related to chemical, petroleum, pulp and paper, food, or other processing industries.
• Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions, and materials.
• Evaluate chemical process technology and equipment and determine production specifications.
• Design and test chemical processing and associated plants and equipment.
• Oversee the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of pilot plants, processing units, or processing plants.
• Establish and conduct quality control programs, operating procedures, and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards for raw materials, products, and waste products or emissions.
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for the process aspects of industrial construction
• Supervise technicians, technologists, and other engineers.
• May work in an administrative capacity, for example, in the development of guidelines and specifications for the handling of dangerous chemicals, environmental protection, or standards for foods, materials, and consumer goods.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 21320

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Chemical Engineers are expected to total 2,000, while 2,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Chemical Engineers jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 21320.