College Diploma - Chemical Technology (Optional Co-Op)

Chemical Technologists focus on quality assurance and problem-solving. They install and maintain complex equipment and conduct sophisticated chemical analyses. Work settings may include labs, offices, or fieldwork. As a key member of a scientific team, students will learn the skills to excel in chemical research, pilot-plant operations, quality control, and process industries. Participation in optional co-op work terms will allow students to put their knowledge to practice while learning about unique client needs.

As graduates of this program, students may be employed as a laboratory technologist, quality assurance specialist or as an engineering technologist in industries involved in pulp and paper, petroleum and plastic products, foods, fertilizers, metals, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. Students may also find employment in government institutions concerned with pollution control or weights and measures. Some employment opportunities exist in educational institutions, primarily in laboratories. Advancement to supervisory positions is possible after graduates have acquired experience and/ or supplemented their initial training with additional specialized courses.