Job requirements Food Technologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a food technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

• Chemical technologists usually require completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.
• Chemical technicians usually require completion of a one- or two-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology.
• National certification for chemical technologists and technicians is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.
• Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
• In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
• A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

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Professional certification and licensing

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