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Heather Brewerton

HBASc/BEd - Orillia Campus
Brampton, Ontario "As a student at the Lakehead University Orillia Campus, I really enjoy how closely the students have bond...more

Career Spotlight

Physical - Chemistry

Career

Geographer

Examples

Site Researcher
Map Analyst
Coastal Zone Manager
Health Services Planner
Market Research Analyst
Urban/Regional Planner
Park Ranger
Industrial Developer
Ecologist
Public Utilities Specialist
International Investment Analyst
Land-use Analyst
Map Curator
Demographer
Weather Forecaster
Land Developer
Traffic Manager
Earth Scientist
Environmental Impact Analyst

Potential Employers

Research-based scientific organizations
Government agencies
International aid groups
Universities

What you can do to gain experience

Enhance written and oral communication skills.
Try to learn a foreign language.
Find an internship in the field.
Bachelor's degree qualifies you for entry-level positions in government and industry.
Master's degree qualifies you for community college teaching and advancement in industry and government.
Ph.D. is required for research and teaching positions in colleges and universities and senior positions in government and industry.
Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, internship, or co-op experience in your area of interest.
Join professional organizations such as the National Council for Geographic Education.
Become a member of groups directed toward improvement of natural resources or environment and pollution control.
Computer knowledge is becoming extremely important in geography. Obtain experience with geographic information systems and computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Develop strong mathematical and statistical skills.
Develop skills and interest in mapping, graphics, and charts. An interest in photography may prove beneficial.