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21100 - Physicists and Astronomers

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

211 - Professional occupations in natural sciences.

Minor Group

2110 - Physical science professionals.

Main Duties

Physicists and Astronomers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Design and conduct experimental and theoretical research
  • Analyze research data and prepare scientific reports
  • Develop industrial, medical, or laboratory instrumentation
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary research and development teams
  • Conduct celestial surveys and observational studies
  • Build numerical models of cosmic systems
  • Develop instrumentation and software for telescopes
  • Analyze cosmic radiation and astrophysical data

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A master's or doctoral degree in physics or engineering physics is usually required.
  • A master's or doctoral degree in astronomy is usually required for astronomer roles.
  • Extensive research or laboratory experience is typically required.
  • Publication history or project-leadership experience may be considered an asset.
  • Many employers offer pension plans, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and employer contributions to pension and employment insurance programs.

Physicists and Astronomers Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)35.90
Median ($/hour)50.00
High ($/hour)69.78
Community/AreaAlberta
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Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)29.77
Median ($/hour)52.23
High ($/hour)75.29
Community/AreaManitoba
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Community/AreaNew Brunswick
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Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
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Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
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Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)25.43
Median ($/hour)41.40
High ($/hour)61.67
Community/AreaNunavut
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Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)35.90
Median ($/hour)50.00
High ($/hour)69.78
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
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Community/AreaQuebec
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Community/AreaSaskatchewan
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Community/AreaYukon Territory
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