What Can I Do With A Degree In Environmental Earth Science?



The Environmental Earth Science program combines courses from Geology, Biology, Geography, and Chemistry with enough flexibility to allow students to emphasize those subjects that most interest them.  Students complete the program with a four year Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Science and a solid academic base for future graduate studies. Please see the department link below for further information the program and course descriptions.

Link to the Environmental Earth Sciences' web site

Skills developed:   

  • Laboratory, field, and research experience
  • Multidisciplinary knowledge of Geography, Geology, Chemistry, and Biology
  • Familiarity with technology used in natural resource management
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills
  • Working knowledge of statistics and computer modeling
  • Excellent understanding of environmental issues (conservation, policy, industry)
  • Potentially qualify for a certificate in Environmental Biology, Applied Geography, or for registration as an Environmental Geoscientist
Areas of employment

Environmental Earth Science graduates generally qualify for employment in areas related to environmental conservation, quality control, and law.Graduates exercise their technical expertise and multidisciplinary understanding of the earth, the environment, and human populations to manage natural resources appropriately.Growing concern for the environment is fueling demand for graduates in both the public and private sectors.

Sample Careers:

Air Quality Specialist

Environmental Geoscientist

Conservation Officer

Geographer Ecologist GIS Analyst
Energy Analyst Park Naturalist Environmental Activist/Lobbyist
Remediation Specialist Environmental Auditor Restoration Ecologist
Environmental Chemist Soil Scientist Environmental Consultant
Toxicologist Environmental Educator Waste and Water Resource Specialist

*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education

Who’s hiring in 2007

Activation Laboratories Ltd. CIDA

Adventus Group

Quantum Management Services

AgriVet Health Centre Inc.

S2S Environmental Inc.

AquaResource Inc. Shaheen & Peaker Ltd. BC Public Service
SRK Consulting

C3 Environmental Ltd.

T. Harris Environmental Management Inc.
Canadian Soil & Climate Protection Corp. WUSC  

Work prospects

The average rate of employment for Laurentian graduates in the physical sciences is 100% six months after entry into the work force. In Canada the average yearly earnings for those with a Geology/Geography related degree is approximately $37,800.However pay varies greatly with location, specialization, and level of experience.Job satisfaction among graduates is roughly 88%, while 87% would choose to make the same educational choice again.

Work prospects are fair. Competition among new graduates is expected to be average with the majority of competition coming from other graduates in Geography, Chemistry, Physics,
and Engineering.

http://jobfutures.ca/fos/U730p4.shtml

KPI employment rates, Laurentian

For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca

 


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