Applying Science and Technology in the Real World

I’ve always wondered what science is like beyond the classroom. Since the government of Canada has declared October 15th to 24th National Science and Technology Week, what better time to explore careers in the field of science? Here are just a few examples of jobs you can pursue with a science education.

Electrical Engineering
Working independently or in teams, electrical engineers work to support the design, testing, production and operation of electrical systems. Electronic engineers have a wide range of career options, with potential employment available in utility, communications and government companies.
Possible jobs: electrical technologist, production support technician – electrical manufacturing, computer service technician, field service technician, avionics engineering

Forestry
Foresters work in technical and supervisory positions for forestry management, conservation, research, harvesting and environmental protection. Working at the business, provincial and federal level, foresters keep our forests preened and green.
Possible jobs: map editor, forest recreation technologist, forest resources technologist, photogrammetric technologist

Information Technology
Computer and network operators work with networks big and small, maintaining websites, servers and hardware, optimizing performance for a faster and much more fun Internet experience.
Possible jobs: computer systems technologist, computer programming technologist, network support technician, web technician, system administrator

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers and technologists work to make machines run better. From designing and testing machines and tools, mechanical engineers also inspect, supervise and maintain the construction and use of the machines that make our lives easy!
Possible jobs: machine designer, tool and die designer, power and mechanical engineering technologist, mould designer, marine engineering technologist

Petroleum/Geosciences
Petroleum technicians work in the oil and gas industry (pack your bags and head to Fort McMurray, Alberta!). Ranging from supervising wells from start to finish as well as tracking and evaluating the amount of oil we use (which seems to be a lot!) and analyzing data and oil samples.
Possible jobs: geophysical technologist, well site technologist, petroleum technician, mineral technologist, extractive metallurgy technologist, mining technologist

To find out more about National Science and Technology Week, visit: www.science.gc.ca.