Sample Occupations and Jobs
“What can I do with my degree” and “How do I assess which job or career area will be a good fit for me” are questions that many university students ask themselves at various points during their time at university. Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs that graduates of this program can consider. The list provided is intended to give students ideas of the many possible directions and career areas they can further research and explore.
Sample Occupations
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Resource Library. Some positions require further education and experience.
Computational & Analytical Methods
- Aerial Photo Analyst
- Cartographer
- Computer Mapping & Software Developer
- Curator
- GIS Specialist
- GIS / GPS Analyst
- Land Surveyor
- Map Interpreter
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Spatial Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Survey Technician
- Technical Writer
Environmental
- Conservation Education Coordinator
- Conservation Officer
- Conservator
- Ecotourism Planner
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Technician
- Forester
- Forestry Technician
- Hazardous Waste Planner
- Outdoor Guide
- Outdoor Recreation Management
- Recycling Coordinator
- Sustainability Development Manager
- Waste Management Officer
- Wetlands Conservation Supervisor
- Wildlife Technician
- Zoologist
Human (Social, Economic, Historical & Cultural Studies)
- Author / Writer
- Community Developer
- Demographer
- Development Officer
- Economic Development Officer
- Foreign Service Officer
- Government Administrator
- Historic Preservationist
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Location Analyst
- Map Librarian
- Market Research Analyst
- Medical Geographer
- Municipal Advisor
- Policy Advisor
- Political Analyst
- Professor / Teacher
- Real Estate Developer
- Travel / Tourism Planning
- Urban Planner
Physical
- Agronomist
- Atmospheric Data Technician
- Climatologist
- Ecologist
- Geologist
- Habitat Researcher
- Hydrologist
- Meteorologist
- Outdoor Guide
- Pollution Control Consultant
- Resource Management Specialist
- Soil Conservationist
Sample Job Listings
Below is a sample of previous jobs. These sample jobs were found in the job postings and previous jobs on CLNx. This can provide some ideas of where jobs are or have been.
Note: It’s important to remember that job titles can vary depending on the company. Use keywords related to your field of interest when searching for jobs and concentrate on the skills listed in the job description.
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Sample Areas of Employment
The following is a list of areas where graduates from this program typically look for career opportunities. These sectors in the labour market can be explored to identify the businesses and organizations within these areas and to learn about the breadth of opportunities that can be found here. In your research, look for factors influencing these sectors, and how this relates to the broader economy – if there is growth in these areas, then there may also be interesting work opportunities.
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Updated December 2024