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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/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)28.57
Median ($/hour)43.59
High ($/hour)55.90
Community/AreaAlberta
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Community/AreaBritish Columbia
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Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/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
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Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
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