Find Your Dream Green Career…
It's Earth Month 2016 and the time has come to take seriously our impact on the planet. Toronto Public Library is happy to present the best of our collections on environmental education, geared to children, teens and adults. Watch for environmental displays in branches across the city and pick up some reading material. At the same time, please join us for Our Fragile Planet, our free environmental programming series. Learn about issues that impact our city, and what you can do to tread lightly on our planet.
Do you have an environment degree and don’t know what to do with it?
The University of Toronto has compiled a great, but not exhaustive, list of career options available to Environment graduates. These include:
| Environmental Epidemiologist* | Fundraiser, Environmental Org's.* |
| Ecologist* | GIS Analyst* |
| Environmental Auditor | Remediation Specialist |
| Environmental Health Officer* | Environmental Marketing Specialist* |
| Water Quality Inspector | Public Relations Specialist* |
| Environmental Quality Analyst | Recycling Manager |
| Environmental Risk Assessor | Hazardous Waste Material Manager |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator* | Waste and Water Resource Specialist |
| Environmental Consultant* | Eco-tourism Planner |
| Environmental Engineer | Environmental Engineer* |
| Environmental Chemist | Teacher/Professor* |
| Air Quality Specialist | Forester* |
| Soil Scientist | Botanist* |
| Urban Planner | Environmental Reporter |
| Park Naturalist | Editor, Science Magazine* |
| Conservation Officer | |
| Environmental Activist/Lobbyist |
Career Cruising database
Not sure what kind of job this entails? You can obtain a career profile for the above jobs (marked with an asterisk (*)) by visiting our Career Cruising database.This database provides career guidance resources with career profiles and links to relevant Canadian college and university programs. It also includes a Canadian Job Search section.
Each of the career profiles contain the following information:
At A Glance - A snapshot of the occupation, containing a summary of key information about on-the-job activities, working conditions and employers, earnings, education and training requirements, and relevant skills and abilities. The section also includes earnings and education graphs and photos depicting common tasks performed by people in the occupation. Some profiles also feature related videos.
Job Description – A detailed description of what people in the occupations do, including common tasks and duties, skills and technology used on the job and other aspects of the career.
Working Conditions – Information on where people in the occupation work, typical hours and other working conditions, such as potential safety issues.
Earnings – General information on how much people in the occupation can expect to earn, related benefits and expenses, and factors that influence salaries.
Education –Information on the education and training requirements for the occupation, including related college and university programs, related apprenticeships, suggested high school subject areas, and other qualifications.
Sample Career Path – Shows how job titles, responsibilities, requirements, and earnings change over time as individuals progress in the career.
Related Careers – Links to related occupation profiles in Career Cruising, career clusters and top industries.
Other Resources – Links to other websites related to this career, such as government resources, professional associations, and other informational resources.
Multimedia Interviews – Interviews with two practitioners of each career can be accessed by clicking on the names in the Interviews menu located on the left side of each occupation profile screen.
Are you still unsure about which career path to take? Need more information?
Do you want to work with the environment but are not sure in what way and what schooling you may need? We have a collection of introductory career books exploring all topics related to the environment:
Ready to apply?
If you've found the ideal career and job posting we can help you to apply. We provide various help in crafting a good resume and cover letter. Check out one of our many Resume Writing Workshops, one of our blogs on writing resumes and cover letters, or one of our many career books including the first title below on putting together a resume specifically for an environmental job.
On the Career Cruising database, under the "Employment" tab, an "Employment Guide" is also available and provides you with valuable advice for all stages of your work search. Get step-by-step help on developing a job search plan, writing a resume and cover letter, preparing for that important interview and the first day on the job.
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