Studies show that geographers are consistently hired in a wider range of occupations in both the public and private sectors than any other natural or social science discipline.  While by no means exhaustive, physical geographers are employed as climatologists, geomorphologists, geologists, ecological scientists, and environmental engineers, while human geographers work as cartographers, urban planners, teachers, transportation engineers, and overseas in non-governmental organizations.  Whether for longer terms, after graduation, or shorter, on a seasonal basis, this page lists job opportunities of interest to students in geography.  They are posted by date, the most recent at the top of the page.

Taara Environmental is looking for a stream mapping assistant for about one and a half months in Abbotsford.  The successful applicant should have a minimum of 2 years post-secondary biology, environmental studies, or geography, be in good physical condition and capable of working eight hour days in rough terrain and all weather conditions.  GPS experience would be an asset and reliable transportation preferred.  The position is for three months starting in mid to late July and applications will be accepted until a selection is made.  Send resume to Ryan Durand at rdurand@taara,ca.  For more information see the Taara website at www.taara.ca.

The department head is looking for a student to digitize previously manually drafted land use and occupancy maps for a local Aboriginal land title claim.  Specifically, this will involve digitizing a half dozen GIS overlays from supplied analog base maps, and onto baseline TRIM data maps to a level of detail and accuracy required for a submission to court.  The successful applicant should anticipate approximately 30 hours paid work beginning in late February and through to the the last week of March.  Familiarity or expertise with digitization on a digitizing table is desirable, but training can be provided.  If interested contact Ken Brealey at local 4336 or ken.brealey@ufv.ca