Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

Fair

Low: $21.75
Median: $35.90
High: $50.32

• Assiniboine Community College
• Brandon University
• The University of Winnipeg
• University of Manitoba

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related scientific or technical discipline is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
• A master's degree in a related scientific discipline may be required.
• Certification through the Canadian College of Certified Professional Ergonomists is required to use the title "Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE)". Membership with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists may be required.
• Occupational hygienists may require certification by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists.
• Patent agents require 12 months of work experience in the patent field and successful completion of examinations set by the Commissioner of Patents. They may also be required to be listed in the register of patent agents.
• Occupations in this group that are involved in green building design and technologies development may require the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canadian Green Building Council.

Federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.