Job prospects Chemical Engineer in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Chemical engineers in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for chemical engineers (NOC 21320) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about chemical engineers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 19%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 14%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology