Chemical engineering technology plays a vital role in driving innovation, improving industrial processes, and addressing societal needs. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to enter the workforce with confidence.

 

Chemical engineering technicians and technologists work for:

• Government agencies.
• Educational institutions.
• Industries including food production, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, plastics, pulp and paper, mining, metallurgy and nuclear energy.

 

Our grads get great jobs

• Plastic Industry Lab Technologist, ABC Group
• Lab Technician, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
• Chemical Lab Technologist, Ontario Clean Water Agency
• Chemical Technologist, Queen’s University
• Quality Control Laboratory Technician, Durabla Canada

 

Is it for you?

Students who thrive in this program:

• Have a good grounding in math and science.
• Are inquisitive.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with their hands.
• Are analytical and enjoy interpreting results and drawing conclusions.

 

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:

• Understand the principles and techniques of organic and analytical chemistry, chemical engineering and industrial processes.
• Gain applied skills with good manufacturing practices, chemical instrumentation, extraction technology, health and safety, and microbiology techniques.
• Apply theory to practice with problem-based assignments.
• Graduates are prepared to work in research and development, analyze and interpret data, manage lab operations, assess analytical methods, troubleshoot instrumentation and develop new techniques.
• Observe chemical engineers in action with tours of professional lab facilities.
• Get ready to enter the workforce by honing your skills in interviewing, résumé building, and overall career preparation.
• During a third year of study, learn about extraction techniques and explore biochemistry and organic chemistry. In your last semester, complete an applied project, gaining hands-on experience applying your knowledge and skills in a workplace setting.
• Applied project learning in the third year provides practical experience, preparing you for a smooth transition to the workforce with a wide range of skills.

 

Outstanding faculty make the difference

• Learn with active, involved instructors who are committed to students’ success.
• The teaching labs were set up by a program coordinator who brings 15 years of experience working in three different countries as a research geneticist.