21109 - Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences
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
Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences perform some or all of the following duties:
- Research metal and alloy properties and production methods
- Study soil composition, distribution, and evolution
- Investigate ceramics, composites, and advanced materials
- Conduct space missions and scientific experiments
- Maintain spacecraft and orbital equipment
- Install and retrieve satellites
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or a related science is usually required.
- A master's or doctoral degree may be required for many research roles.
- Advanced professional licences or applied-science degrees may be required for some occupations.
- Extensive laboratory or field experience is typically required.
- Many employers offer pension plans, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and employer contributions to pension and employment insurance programs.
Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences Salary Prospects
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Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)27.35
Median ($/hour)44.62
High ($/hour)65.80
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)33.42
Median ($/hour)51.79
High ($/hour)69.73
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
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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
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Community/AreaNunavut
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Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)33.17
Median ($/hour)46.92
High ($/hour)69.34
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
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