自然和应用科学政策研究人员、顾问和项目官员

Ergonomists or human factors specialists

Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.

Occupational or industrial hygienists

Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace.

Report and document investigations and conclusions

Suggest changes to work environments and processes

Provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards

May teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.

Patent agents

Advise clients on elements of patent law and on the patentability of inventions

Conduct patent searches

Prepare patent applications

Represent clients before the patent office.

Technology transfer officers

Transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.

Science policy and program officers

Conduct research and advise on policies or develop or administer programs related to transportation, emergency preparedness, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, traditional and alternative energy technologies, land use, recycling and other scientific fields

Promote public awareness and education on issues such as utilization of natural resources, the environment, and reprocessing and reduction of waste.

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.

Progression to supervisory or managerial positions in these fields is possible with experience.

environmental education consultant

patent agent

patent searcher

Architecture and science managers (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)

Chemical engineers (See 21320 Chemical engineers)

Civil and mechanical engineers (See 2130 Civil and mechanical engineers)

Electrical and electronics engineers (See 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers)

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41404 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers)

Life science professionals (See 2111 Life science professionals)

Other engineers (See 2139 Other engineers)

Patent lawyer (See 41101 Lawyers and Quebec notaries)

Physical science professionals (See 2110 Physical science professionals)