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

  • Municipal, provincial, and federal government agencies (public health, parks, natural resource management) Canada wide opportunities.
  • NGO’s
  • Educational institutions (high schools, colleges, universities)
  • Plant and animal industries
  • Utility companies and industries

Resources and Some Employment Websites

Government Consulting\Industry NGO or Non Profit Organization
Ontario Government Morrison Hershfield Ontario Federation Anglers and Hunters
Ministry Natural Resources and Forestry Terra20 Connect Jobs
Government of Canada Canadian Business Renewables Tree Canada
Conservation Ontario Li Cycle Invasive Species Centre
ECO Canada Rocky Mountaineer Canadian Wildlife Federation
Mitacs Canada Golder Wildlife Society
IISD Experimental Lakes Area Stantec CPAWS
CBC Canada Sander Geophysics Ontario Chapter Wildlife Society
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Englobe Cityshapes
Canadian Renewable Energy Association   Key Biodiversity Areas Canada
Quebec Government   EBird
Canadian Armed Forces   Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Sustainable Saskatchewan   Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
    David Suzuki Organization
    Carbon Removal Canada
    Nature Conservancy

Science-Related Organizations National Capital Region Miscellaneous
Science Magazine Ottawa Stewardship Good Work Job Board
Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals Ecology Ottawa Natural Step
Mining Industry Human Resources Canada City Of Ottawa International Institute for Sustainable Development
Canadian Science Policy Centre National Capital Commission Ontario Nature
Canadian Economics Association Carleton University-Career Services Climate Reality
Science Writers Canada Ottawa Safety Council Pembina Institute
Institute Smart Prosperity Ingenium Ottawa Environmental Defense
NAC National Association of Environmental Professionals
Via Rail
Canadian GIS job board
NAV Canada