Ecologist
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Ecologists study the interactions between living things and their environment. They do this to understand how natural and human-caused changes in the environment influence the behaviour and abundance of species and how interactions between ecosystems, species, and their environment influence the natural world. They may interpret and monitor ecosystems for science, policy, and land management. (OCCinfo by alis)
Occupational profile
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- National Occupational Classification (NOC)
- U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information O*NET Online
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Career Explorer by Sokanu - Career Profiles (U.S. resource)
- A Day in the Life of an Ecologist - The Princeton Review
- Ecologist career profile - Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada
- Bio-economy Career Profile: Aquatic Ecologist - BioTalent Canada
- News Feature: The Ecologist who wants to map everything - Nature
- Ecology applications in industry and society - Ecological Society of America (ESA)
- Where can Ecology take you? - career development resources from the British Ecological Society
- Exploring Ecological Careers - articles from ESA's Next Generation Careers –Innovation in Environmental Biology Education
- Let's Talk Science Career Profile
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
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Faculty and Department Homepages
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- Department of Biological Sciences - Faculty of Science
- B.Sc. Agroecology program - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Science program - Faculty of Earth, Environment & Resources
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Canada Job Bank - Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network.
- Ecological Society of America (ESA) - Canada Chapter
- Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
- Society for Ecological Restoration
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Biosciences Association of Manitoba - Member Directory
- Manitoba Environmental Industry Association
- Environmental Careers Organization Canada
- Society for Ecological Restoration - Business/Organizational Directory
Job Boards
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Other links
External resources that will provide you with additional information about the occupation, areas of work and opportunities to build experience:
- Biological Undergraduate Students Association (Facebook page)
- University of Manitoba Wetlanders (Facebook page)
- Article: The Wetlanders - Ducks Unlimited profile of the UM student group
- Nature Manitoba
- Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society
- Manitoba Association of Watersheds
- Environment and Climate Change Canada - Government of Canada
- Parks Canada - Government of Canada
- Environment and Climate - Manitoba Government
- City of Winnipeg - Parks
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada - view 'Students and Fellows' programs
- Issues In Ecology - publication from ESA
- Nature Education - The Knowledge Project: Ecology
- Career News from Nature
- Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
- National Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (U.S.)
- Canadian Forests Website - Private business directory
- Green Mentor Program: Project Learning Tree Canada - for youth aged 18 to 30 with an interest in forestry and conservation