SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Knowledge of geologic structures, processes, and phenomena
- Knowledge of the earth’s physical environments and interrelationships
- Understanding rocks and minerals including their description, classification, and origin
- Understanding of the relationship, both positive and negative, between people and their geologic habitat
- Project design and management
- Quantitative, qualitative, conceptual analysis
- Environmental Impact and risk assessments
- Remediation of polluted sites
- Conduct field studies
- Utilize specialized field equipment, satellite imagery and other software
- Remote sensing and use of GIS
- Use of sampling devices and chemical analysis instruments
- Lab skills – chemical and physical laboratory settings
- Gather and organize data, summarize results
- Critical innovative thinking and research skills
- Analyze data, perform statistical analyses, interpret and present results
- Effectively deal with companies, government and communities to study and solve environmental problems
- Teamwork and individual research
- Communicate effectively through writing and oral presentations
- Report writing and record keeping
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Geoscientist*
- Geologist*
- Environmental Geoscientist*
- Geomorphologist*
- Environmental consultant
- Geochemist*
- Environmental Geologist*
- Hydrogeologist*
- Earth Scientist*
- Geophysicist*
- Hydrogeochemist
- Natural Hazard Specialist
- Educator
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Environmental Risk Assessor
- Groundwater Analyst
- Hydrologist
- Researcher
- Public Policy Advisor
- Geohazard Expert
- Petrologist
- Mineralogist
- Remote Sensing & GIS Applications Specialist
- Geological and Geophysical Technician
- Site Reclamation and Remediation Specialist
*Like engineering, accounting, and architecture, the practice of professional geoscience is regulated in every Canadian province and territory except PEI and Yukon. In Ontario under the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000 it is a legal requirement to be registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in order to publicly practice geoscience in Ontario
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Professional Geoscientists of Ontario
- Geoscientists Canada
- Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
- Geological Association of Canada
- Mineralogical Association of Canada
- Geochemical Society
- Ontario Professional Foresters Association
- Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium
- The Society for Ecological Restoration
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- UArctic
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
General
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Career Edge
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Job Bank
- Charity Village
Specific
- WorkBC - Geoscientists and Oceanographers
- Ontario Mining Association Careers
- Career Options after Environmental Geoscience
- Eco Canada
- How to Become a Geoscientist
- Job Bank - Environmental Geologist in Canada
- Career Explorer - Description of Geology Fields
- Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia
- The Globe and Mail Geoscientist
- GreenUp
- Kawartha Conservation
- The Land Between: Cottage Country's Conservation Organization
- Professional Geoscientists Ontario Mentoring Program
- Careers in Energy
Get Experience
- Environmental Geoscience at Trent University – Degree options & courses, what ERS grads are doing, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Co-op
Complete three paid work terms and graduate with a distinct career advantage. To learn more about co-op, visit the co-op website.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Networking, Mentoring and Informational Interviewing - Careerspace has workshops and one-on-one appointments to help you develop your network.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.