• Astronomy intern – Gemini Observatory
• Geodynamics computer modelling assistant – Natural Resources Canada
• PMT test facility researcher – TRIUMF
• Da Vinci surgical system software/data intern – Intuitive Surgical Inc.
• Astronomy research assistant – National Research Council of Canada
• Remote sensing support – University of Victoria
• Youth STEM instructor – Science Venture
• Oceanographic data processing – Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
• Medical physics research assistant – BC Cancer Agency
• Geophysical assistant – GEOMAR

• Academic research (Theoretical and applied)
• Astronomy (Theoretical and applied)
• Computational and Quantum Physics
• Renewable energy research and production
• Outreach and education
• Geophysics
• Nuclear physics
• Oceanography
• Energy research
• Communications
• Medical research

• use analytical methods to study, explain and predict the workings of the physical world
• understand mechanics, relativity, oscillatory and wave motion
• understand electricity and magnetism, optics and thermodynamics
• understand quantum and particle physics, and statistical mechanics
• use mathematics to describe the physical world
• make explicit assumptions and approximations
• develop mathematical models that produce outcomes or behaviours of physical systems
• plan, carry out, analyze and report the results of an experiment or investigation
• assess uncertainties and compare results with expected outcomes and relate conclusions to physical models
• compare the results of predictive calculations with those from experimentation or observation
• apply the principles of physics, astronomy and astrophysics and medical physics
• apply the principles of astronomy and astrophysics to geophysics, ocean and atmospheric physics, and solid-state physics

Scientific method

• use experimental techniques to solve problems
• search and assess scientific literature
• gather evidence through observation and experimentation
• analyze data
• formulate a clear, answerable question
• use inductive reasoning and deductive methods to develop a testable, falsifiable hypothesis and predict expected results
• design quantitative approaches and experiments to test and evaluate hypotheses
• observe and record the results of research
• use mathematical and statistical methods and analytical tools to evaluate data
• draw conclusions
• communicate results and ideas in scientific reports and papers and oral presentations
• identify the need for further research
• communicate effectively

Computer skills

• develop and use scientific software to support research
• create, modify and use scientific software
• develop and use computer modeling as a proxy for physical experimentation
• develop and use computational methods to analyze large data sets

Field work

• observe the behaviour and properties of subjects and phenomena
• make measurements of subjects, phenomena or their environment
• identify and collect samples for analysis
• use field equipment, tools and machinery

Lab work

• use safe and careful practices
• keep accurate lab records
• take precise measurements and identify potential sources of error
• troubleshoot and optimize methods and techniques
• develop methods and procedures
• analyze, change and characterize compounds, samples or devices
• use lab instruments
• maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment
• evaluate lab data

Education and training

• teach science at a level appropriate to the audience
• train and supervise others to perform scientific and lab procedures

• Climate change
• Earthquakes
• Mining
• Air and water quality
• Environmental monitoring
• Ecology
• Wildlife assessment and tracking
• Botany

• Upstream environmental operation, water team – Husky Energy Inc.
• Research geomorphologist assistant – BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
• Laboratory assistant, petrophysics – Natural Resources Canada
• Oceanographic data processing – Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
• Coastal naturalist – Calliope Consulting Inc.
• Junior project officer – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
• Geologist co-op student – Teck Ltd.
• Underwater acoustic analyst – Ocean Networks Canada
• Environmental co-op student – National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
• Digital remote sensing research – Natural Resources Canada

Earth and ocean sciences

• oceans and atmosphere and the dynamic processes that drive ocean and atmosphere circulation, weather patterns and global climate change
• the internal and external processes that shape the earth and its landscapes
• the nature of tectonic forces, earthquakes and volcanoes
• rocks and minerals and mountain building
• the physical, chemical and biological nature of sediments at sea and on the land
• geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis of deformation structures in rock bodies
• mineralogy and optical mineralogy
• study natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, landslides, flooding, extreme weather and meteor impacts
• the scientific basis of topics and issues affecting the world’s oceans
• use earth science to explore areas such as geoscience, geophysics, ocean-atmosphere, geochemistry, life on earth or ocean science

Scientific method

• gather evidence through observation and experimentation
• analyze data, define a research problem and predict the outcome
• use inductive reasoning and deductive methods to form testable, falsifiable hypothesis
• design an approach or experiment to test and evaluate hypotheses
• observe and record the results of research
• analyze results using chemistry knowledge and mathematical techniques
• draw conclusions
• communicate the results and identify the need to conduct further research

Computer skills

• create and modify scientific software
• use science software
• develop and use computer modeling as a proxy for physical experiments
• develop and use computational methods to analyze large data sets

Field work

• observe behaviour or properties of subjects or phenomena
• measure subjects or phenomena or their environment
• identify and collect samples for analysis
• use field equipment, tools and machinery

Lab work

• take accurate measurements
• follow the methods and techniques relevant to chemistry
• develop and optimize methods and techniques
• analyze, make, purify, modify and characterize compounds, samples or devices
• use, maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments
• troubleshoot procedures
• use safe and careful practices

Education and training

• • teach science at a level appropriate to the audience
  • assess achievement of learning outcomes
  • train and supervise others to perform scientific or lab procedures

• Viticulture research assistant – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Formulation and analytical chemist – EcoSafe Natural Products Inc.
• Process operator – Teck Ltd
• Outreach instructor – Actua
• Organics, advanced extractions – ALS Laboratory Group
• Structure, properties and performance Researcher – Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation
• Medicinal chemistry researcher – Centre for Drug Research and Development
• Analytical chemistry student – PBR Laboratories Inc

• Academic research (Theoretical and applied)
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
• Breweries, wineries and distilleries
• Computational and Quantum Chemistry
• Government agencies
• Food, chemical and equipment manufacturers
• Natural resources management and research
• Analytical Chemistry work (QC, R&D)
• Renewable energy research and production
• Outreach and education
• Formulation

Chemistry knowledge

• understand the major systems of nomenclature used in chemistry
• understand bonding and electronic structure and how they relate to the shape and reactivity of chemical compounds
• understand how bonding and electronic structure impact the chemical, physical and electronic properties of molecules
• understand thermodynamics, reaction kinetics and reaction mechanisms
• create new compounds based on your knowledge of inorganic and organic chemical reactions
• understand how to separate, detect and measure chemical compounds
• understand how to use quantitative and qualitative evaluations to analyze compounds or materials

Scientific method

• use experimental techniques to solve problems
• search and assess scientific literature
• use inductive reasoning and deductive methods to develop a testable, falsifiable hypothesis and predict expected results
• design quantitative approaches and experiments to test and evaluate hypotheses
• gather evidence through observation and experimentation
• understand research and propose steps to further the goals of an experiment
• communicate results and ideas in scientific reports, papers and oral presentations

Lab skills

• use safe and careful practices
• keep lab records
• analyze, make, purify, modify and characterize compounds, samples or devices
• use lab instruments
• calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments
• follow standard methods and procedures for lab experiments
• take accurate measurements and identify potential sources of error
• troubleshoot and optimize methods and techniques
• develop methods and procedures
• assess lab data

Computer skills

• use scientific software
• use computer modeling as a proxy for physical experiments
• create and modify scientific software
• develop and use computational methods to analyze large data sets

Education and training

• teach chemistry and science at a level appropriate to the audience
• assess achievement of learning outcomes
• train and supervise others to perform scientific or lab procedures

Field work

• observe behaviour or properties of subjects and phenomena
• measure subjects or phenomena or their environment
• identify and collect samples for analysis
• use field equipment, tools and machinery

• Assistant wildlife biologist – Parks Canada (Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks)
• Environment regulatory and sustainability co-op student – Devon Energy Corporation 
• Eulachon assessment and pelagic ecosystems – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Pacific Biological Station)
• Junior wildlife rehabilitator – BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre
• Biological weed and pest control assistant – Cultural Agricultural Bureau International (Switzerland)

• Marine biology
• Fisheries and forestry
• Resource management
• Pest management
• Environmental monitoring
• Ecology
• Wildlife assessment and tracking
• Botany
• Genetics and microbiology
• Medical research

Biology knowledge

• understand the biological diversity of plants and animals
• understand genetics and the mechanisms leading to diversity (Mendelian, molecular and population genetics)
• use genetic analysis on a biological problem
• apply the principles of evolutionary theory and natural selection in creating diversity
• understand plant and animal structure and function
• analyze biological problems at the genetic, molecular, developmental, organismal and ecological levels
• use the concepts and tools of mathematics, chemical science and physical science to understand biology
• understand the history of ideas in biology
• consider the larger role of biology in society

Research skills

• understand and use the scientific method and experimental techniques to solve specific problems
• search and assess scientific literature
• work with new and emerging concepts
• gather evidence through observation and experimentation
• use inductive reasoning and deductive methods to develop a testable, falsifiable hypothesis and predict expected results
• design quantitative approaches and experiments to test and evaluate hypotheses
• observe and record the results of research
• use mathematical and statistical methods and tools to evaluate data
• draw conclusions
• communicate results and ideas clearly in scientific reports, papers and oral presentations
• understand research and propose steps required to further the goals of an experiment

Field skills

• practice safety at all times 
• maintain and operate field equipment 
• observe the natural environment
• identify species by sight, sound, scat or footprint
• handle organisms and collect data such as sex, length, weight, height, tissue or blood
• keep records in the field
• use proper field sampling protocols

Lab skills

• use safe and careful practices
• keep lab records
• use sterile and aseptic techniques
• use pipetting technique
• follow standard methods and procedures for lab experiments
• take accurate measurements and identify potential sources of error
• troubleshoot and optimize methods and techniques
• develop methods and procedures
• analyze, make, purify, modify and characterize compounds, samples or devices
• use lab instruments
• calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments
• assess lab data