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21110 - Biologists and Related Scientists
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
2111 - Life science professionals.
Main Duties
Biologists and Related Scientists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Study ecosystems and plant and animal populations
- Conduct environmental impact assessments
- Classify biological specimens
- Research heredity and breeding patterns
- Prepare renewable resource management plans
- Supervise laboratory personnel
- Research microorganisms and cellular systems
- Investigate pathogens and toxins
- Test pharmaceuticals and biomedical products
- Conduct genetic and recombinant DNA research
- Develop biotechnology applications
- Perform biostatistical modelling
- Support commercialization of new discoveries
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline is usually required.
- A master's degree or PhD is often required for research scientist roles.
- Post-doctoral research experience may be required for academic positions.
- Professional regulation may apply in Alberta and British Columbia.
- Many employers offer health coverage, pension contributions, paid leave, research funding support, and professional development opportunities.
Biologists and Related Scientists Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)39.23
High ($/hour)58.97
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)25.18
Median ($/hour)41.03
High ($/hour)60.10
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)25.96
Median ($/hour)39.01
High ($/hour)53.85
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)24.04
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)24.50
Median ($/hour)42.05
High ($/hour)55.38
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)42.05
High ($/hour)55.38
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)35.62
Median ($/hour)48.78
High ($/hour)62.72
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)24.50
Median ($/hour)42.05
High ($/hour)55.38
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)25.96
Median ($/hour)40.00
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)18.00
Median ($/hour)35.38
High ($/hour)48.21
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)23.50
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)46.47
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)23.08
Median ($/hour)36.00
High ($/hour)53.85
Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)29.75
Median ($/hour)45.47
High ($/hour)57.00
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