Career Services Degree Profiles

Earth scientists study the materials that make up the Earth, and the natural and human processes that shape its landscape.

Analytical and critical thinking - Design experiments; develop theories; synthesize complex information; creative thinking; problem solving skills; decision making skills

Oral and written communication skills- presenting and communicating technical and scientific data and ideas clearly and articulately to both the scientific and non-scientific communities using current technology; scientific and technical writing; memorize large amounts of information

Organization and attention to detail- Independent worker, ability to meet deadlines; inspect specimens; demonstrate precision and accuracy in data collection and observation; data, time and resource management;

Research- Analyze and evaluate information; interpretation of trends from results; gather and access data

Interpersonal- Working in a team; oversee, supervise and contribute to a project

Technical- Perform laboratory procedures; Dissect preserved or euthanized specimens; observe and make measurements on organisms; administration of biological tests; collect and preserve field organisms

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• Alberta Women's Science Network (AWSN)
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
• Calgary Mineral Exploration Group (MEG)
• Canadian Association of Geographers
• Canadian Association of Science Centers
• Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists
• Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) 
• The Canadian Geotechnical Society 
• Canadian Medical Association 
• Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicist (CSEG)
• Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CPSG) 
• Geological Association of Canada  
• Geoscientists of Canada
• Mineralogical Association of Canada (MAC)
• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)​
• Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology  

Aligned Majors

Ecology

Geography

Geology

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact
Earth Sciences Building, Room 365
T: 403.220-8929
E: earthsci@ucalgary.ca
W: http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/earth_science
W: http://www.ucalgary.ca/earthsci/

Clubs on Campus:

Palliser Club

Rundle Club

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers