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Biofuel Plant Technician, Biofuel Technician, Biofuel Plant Operator
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
*This NOC group is considered similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation. Because this occupation is only similar to the NOC group, related details and labour market information may not be accurate.
Biofuel is a renewable energy source. It’s made from biomass (biological / biogenic materials). Biomass could come from wood, sugarcane, corn starch, or farm waste. Biofuels processing technicians convert biomass into liquid biofuels (such as ethanol and biodiesel). In some cases, biofuel technicians could also create gaseous or solid biofuels.
Biofuels processing technicians:
Some biofuels processing technicians may also:
Biofuels processing technicians may be supervised by production managers. In turn, they may supervise manufacturing assistants.
Biofuels processing technicians work in biofuels generation facilities or labs. They most often do shift work since generation facilities operate 24 hours a day.
They often work with hazardous materials and chemicals. They must follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE can include gloves, goggles, respirator, hard hat, steel-toed boots, coveralls, hearing protection, and gas detectors / monitors.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
To find out how well this occupation fits your work personality types, complete the Work Personalities Quiz in Find Your Fit.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
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In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Chemical technicians*
2023 OaSIS: 22100.02
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
The graph below shows how well your scores match the overall abilities for this occupation.
The closer your ability scores are to the center, the more they match this occupation’s. The further away they are, the less they match this occupation’s.
The lower your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the more challenging the occupation will likely be for you. The higher your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the less challenging the occupation will likely be for you.
To find out how well this occupation fits your abilities, complete the Abilities Quiz in Find Your Fit.
The 49 abilities are grouped into 5 abilities sets: Critical Thinking, Numbers and Patterns, Physical Activity, Mind-Body Coordination, and Senses.
Some abilities are more relevant to an occupation than other abilities. Individual abilities that are not relevant to an occupation are greyed out.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Quiz in Find Your Fit.
Critical Thinking includes 9 abilities related to identifying and solving problems, thinking of ideas, and communication, such as speaking and writing.
This is how well your scores match the set of Critical Thinking abilities for this occupation:
Numbers and Patterns includes 10 abilities related to math, memorizing, and multitasking. It also includes how we perceive patterns, shapes, and distances.
This is how well your scores match the set of Numbers and Patterns abilities for this occupation:
Physical Activity includes 9 abilities related to strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
This is how well your scores match the set of Physical Activity abilities for this occupation:
Mind-Body Coordination includes 9 abilities related to movement control and how we react to signals. It also includes fine motor skills, such finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
This is how well your scores match the set of Mind-Body Coordination abilities for this occupation:
Senses includes 12 abilities related to seeing, hearing, and speaking.
This is how well your scores match the set of Senses abilities for this occupation:
Biofuels processing technicians need:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 100 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Feb 11, 2022 and Oct 05, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Attention to detail | 56 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: MS Office | 52 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 50 |
| Tasks: Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis | 47 |
| Construction Specialization: Accurate | 45 |
| Tasks: Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments | 45 |
| Tasks: Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results | 45 |
| Tasks: Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures | 41 |
| Tasks: Compile records for analytical studies | 34 |
| Tasks: Maintain laboratory equipment | 30 |
Most emerging occupations develop from more than one occupation. People working in this occupation may come from a variety of education and training backgrounds. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should contact associations and employers in this field to investigate education options and employment possibilities.
Employers prefer candidates who have completed high school. Some may require a relevant college or technical school program.
Biofuels processing technicians need to know about:
They also may need to know about:
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Emerging occupations typically are the result of:
Often there are too few people working in an emerging occupation to gather survey information. Therefore, it can be difficult to define advancement opportunities or employment outlook. Some Albertans already are working in this emerging occupation, but future demand for it is unknown.
Biofuels processing technicians may work for:
Prospects for advancement come with time on the job and further education. Biofuel processing technicians can become technologists or senior operators. They may move into quality assurance or management.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Chemical technologists and technicians
2016 NOC: 2211*
80.6% of people in this occupational group work in:
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the Alberta job market condition, or short-term demand forecast, for this occupation over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
Explore emerging workplace trends in Alberta that could affect this occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Often there are too few people working in an emerging occupation to gather survey information. Therefore, no current provincial salary data is available for this occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Biofuels Processing Technician occupation.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $18.00 | $46.17 | $32.90 | $33.65 |
| Overall | $18.30 | $57.96 | $40.86 | $40.87 |
| Top | $19.00 | $63.13 | $45.47 | $45.16 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $78,112 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $78,620 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $75,546 |
| Public Administration | $81,388 |
Updated Mar 31, 2022. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
