Career Opportunities in Earth Science
A student who graduates with a BSc Double Minor in Geography and Earth Science could apply to the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) to become a registered professional in Environmental Geoscience. Professional registration allows you a wide range of career opportunities in Earth Science, both here in Canada and around the world, including employment in environmental monitoring or protection, water resources, mineral exploration, mining or forestry industries, and engineering-related fields.
A graduate with a BSc Minor in Earth Science could anticipate finding employment within industry, consulting companies, or government agencies. Examples of jobs a graduating student could seek include:
- geological assistant on a mineral exploration project
- field/office technician for an environmental consultant
- planning assistant for a government agency
- research assistant at a university or college
- earth science teacher at elementary or secondary level (with combined B.Ed. degree)
Students who wish to gain practical work experience can do so as part of their degree requirements by completing the courses GEOL 380 – Earth Science Work Experience, and GEOL 480 - Earth Science Senior Work Experience.
Students who graduate with a Minor in Earth Science can look forward to a wide variety of interesting and well-paid job opportunities.
