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Career and Employment Resources in Environmental Science

Pursuing a career related to the Environment can be immensely rewarding and exciting. Studying Environmental Science teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence, and solve problems.

Visit the Admission website for information about Career possibilities.

Environmental Science graduates are successful at gaining employment in industry, government and in the academic sector. The degree program is designed to be a qualification in itself and many graduates take positions in government and industry directly upon graduation. The degree is also an entry point for various graduate (Master’s and Doctorate) programs.

Potential Hiring Institutions

Resources and Some Employment Websites

GovernmentConsulting\IndustryNGO or Non Profit Organization
Ontario GovernmentMorrison HershfieldOntario Federation Anglers and Hunters
Ministry Natural Resources and ForestryTerra20Connect Jobs
Government of CanadaCanadian Business RenewablesTree Canada
Conservation OntarioLi CycleInvasive Species Centre
ECO CanadaRocky MountaineerCanadian Wildlife Federation
Mitacs CanadaGolderWildlife Society
IISD Experimental Lakes AreaStantecCPAWS
CBC CanadaSander GeophysicsOntario Chapter Wildlife Society
Canadian Chamber of CommerceEnglobeCityshapes
Canadian Renewable Energy Association https://cambium-inc.com/Key Biodiversity Areas Canada
Quebec Government https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/EBird
Canadian Armed Forces Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Sustainable Saskatchewan Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
  David Suzuki Organization
  Carbon Removal Canada
  Nature Conservancy

 

Science-Related OrganizationsNational Capital RegionMiscellaneous
Science MagazineOttawa StewardshipGood Work Job Board
Association of Science and Engineering Technology ProfessionalsEcology OttawaNatural Step
Mining Industry Human Resources CanadaCity Of OttawaInternational Institute for Sustainable Development
Canadian Science Policy CentreNational Capital CommissionOntario Nature
Canadian Economics AssociationCarleton University-Career ServicesClimate Reality
Science Writers CanadaOttawa Safety CouncilPembina Institute
Institute Smart ProsperityIngenium OttawaEnvironmental Defense
NACNational Association of Environmental Professionals
Via Rail
Canadian GIS job board
NAV Canada