Meteorologists and Climatologists

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Analyze and forecast weather, provide consultation on atmospheric phenomena and conduct research into the processes and phenomena of weather, climate and atmosphere. 

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $22.95
Median: $33.65
High: $53.85

Training

  • A Doctoral degree may be required.

  • Formal training is provided by Environment Canada for operational meteorologists employed by the federal government.

  • Membership in the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society is available, but voluntary, for qualified meteorologists.

Places of Employment

All levels of government, natural resources and utility companies, the media and private consulting firms, or they may be self-employed.

Regulated

No