Build a career in science
According to the British Columbia Labour Market Outlook 2023-2033, natural and applied sciences and related occupations will expand their workforce faster than other occupational groups.
A degree in science can open the door to an exciting and lucrative career in a variety of settings. Check it out!
Note that you may need to pursue further specialized training after you graduate from UFV in order to enter some of these careers. Book an appointment with an advisor to discuss the quickest path to your dream career.
Careers in geography
Community development consultant
Conservation planning technician
Educator
Environmental communication specialist
Environmental impact analyst
Environmental technician
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance analyst)
Field biologist
GIS data analyst
Habitat researcher
Hydrologist
Land Use Planning and Development technician
Land use, health, or business researcher
Mapping specialist
Natural resource management
Planning policy specialist
Project manager
Resource conservation
Sustainability coordinator
Terrain analyst
Urban planner
Careers in mathematics & statistics
Accountant
Aerodynamics specialist
Air Traffic control specialist
Auditor
Banker
Business consultant
Computer programmer
Database administrator
Economist
Engineering analyst
Market research analyst
Meteorologist
Risk manager
Statistician
Systems analyst
Where Can Science Take You?
Academic and independent research institutions
Aerospace, robotics, and automation firms
Agricultural operations and agri-tech companies
Chemical, petroleum, and natural gas companies
Clinical research organizations (CROs)
Community health and human services organizations
Construction, infrastructure, and material science companies
Consumer affairs and regulatory agencies
Consumer goods manufacturers
Cosmetic and skincare companies
Educational institutions (K-12 schools, colleges, and universities)
Engineering and technology companies
Environmental consulting and conservation organizations
Farms and fisheries
Food and beverage companies
Food safety and quality assurance firms
Government agencies at the municipal, provincial/state, and federal level (including health, environment, research funding, and public policy departments)
High school teacher
Hospitals, medical clinics, and healthcare organizations
Industrial manager
Laboratory technician
Lawmaker / Legislator / Lobbyist
Lawyer (e.g., environmental or patent law with a science background)
Manufacturing and industrial operations
Manufacturing technician
Media organizations, science journalism, and publishing companies
Medical device and diagnostics companies
Museums, science centers, and educational content developers
National and international science foundations
Non-profit organizations and science outreach groups
Occupational health and industrial hygiene firms
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms
Professor (college or university)
Public utilities and environmental monitoring services
Researcher (academic, private sector, or independent)
Science journalist
Software and telecommunications companies
Technical sales and product specialists
Testing and certification laboratories
Think tanks and policy institutes
University or college professor
Veterinary and animal health services
Waste management, recycling, and water treatment services
