Job requirements Biological Laboratory Technologist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a biological laboratory technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
- Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.
- Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Certified Technologists (Ctech)
Regulated
British Columbia
Job title
Applied Science Technician (marine)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Job title
Applied Science Technologists (biological Science)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Job title
Dairy Production Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Skilled Trades BC
Manitoba
Job title
Ozone Depleting Substances Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association Inc.
New Brunswick
Job title
Certified Technician (biology)
Regulated
Job title
Professional Technologist (biology)
Regulated
Job title
Applied Science Technologist (biology)
Regulated
Ontario
Job title
Certified Engineering Technician (biology)
Regulated
Job title
Crop Dryer Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Saskatchewan
Job title
Applied Science Technician (biology)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Job title
Applied Science Technologist (biology)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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