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21103 - Meteorologists and Climatologists
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
Meteorologists and Climatologists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Analyze radar, satellite, and station data
- Produce operational forecasts for aviation, marine, agriculture, and tourism
- Broadcast forecasts via television, radio, and digital platforms
- Conduct climate-science and atmospheric-process research
- Develop computer models for weather and climate systems
- Assess air-quality impacts and mitigation strategies
- Prepare scientific reports and presentations
- Design meteorological-data-collection systems
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or a related field is usually required.
- A doctoral degree may be required for research-scientist roles.
- Federal training programs may be required for government meteorologist positions.
- Membership in professional meteorological societies 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.
Meteorologists and Climatologists Salary Prospects
Community/Area
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Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)28.57
Median ($/hour)43.59
High ($/hour)55.90
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
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Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)N/A
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Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)N/A
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Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)31.30
Median ($/hour)47.78
High ($/hour)64.72
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)26.96
Median ($/hour)45.99
High ($/hour)64.22
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
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Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)46.31
High ($/hour)64.97
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)31.06
Median ($/hour)45.23
High ($/hour)58.13
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
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Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)20.89
Median ($/hour)47.25
High ($/hour)61.31
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)N/A
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