How to become a labourer in chemical products processing and utilities
Official title: Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities
Also called: Waterworks labourer, Gas utility labourer, Paint plant labourer, Labourer - gas utility, Chemical plant labourer, Flue cleaner - utilities, Petroleum refinery labourer, Helper - chemical processing, Loader - chemical processing, Gas fitter helper - utilities, Sampler - chemical processing, Labourer - chemical processing
Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities carry out a variety of material handling, cleaning and routine general labouring activities. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, and by electrical, water and waste treatment utilities and services.
Main tasks
- Feed and unload production machinery and equipment
- Clean chemical processing machines and equipment and production areas
- Move, sort and pile materials and products manually and using powered equipment
- Assist other workers to operate, repair and maintain process equipment, gas distribution, water filtration and waste plant equipment
- Perform general duties such as basic construction, painting and other manual tasks
How to become one
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $48,750 a year The middle half earn $40,950 to $62,400.
- About 9,800 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 11,200 are projected by 2033. (+14.3%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Labourers in mineral and metal processing
- Labourers in metal fabrication
- Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing
- Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
- Labourers in textile processing and cutting
- Labourers in food and beverage processing
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Questions people ask
How do I become a labourer in chemical products processing and utilities?
Completion of secondary school may be required.
How much does a labourer in chemical products processing and utilities earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $48,750 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $40,950 to $62,400.
Is a labourer in chemical products processing and utilities a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 14% by 2033, from about 9,800 to about 11,200 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a labourer in chemical products processing and utilities?
Usually not. Only 6% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03