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Hydrologist Ducks Unlimited Canada staff recording data at a hydrology research site at Utikuma Lake in Alberta. Photo: Ducks Unlimited Canada, a PLT Canada Green Jobs employer Hydrologists understand how lakes, rivers, and watershed systems function. They analyze water levels and the rates, timing, and distribution of water flows. In forestry, they analyze how tree harvesting affects aquatic ecosystems, and they work with foresters and wildlife biologists on conservation efforts. Once they gather information in the forest, hydrologists head back to the lab where they analyze their data and report their findings. Similar positions to a hydrologist
Works withIs it right for me?Hydrologists have great research and analysis skills. They gather information and use critical thinking to identify and solve problems. They have strong communication skills and are comfortable working in and near bodies of water. Take our Green Jobs personality quiz Hydrologist salarySalaries vary based on location and years of experience, from $40,000 to $70,000 annually. An experienced hydrologist with a master’s degree can earn $75,000 to $100,000. Hydrologist education*Hydrologists usually have a college diploma or a university degree. Relevant programs include freshwater science, environmental science or geoscience. A master’s degree can provide more opportunities and a higher salary. In high school, study biology, statistics, social science, math and physics. College
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Urban ForesterUrban foresters care for city trees by managing the planting, pruning, and removal of any trees located on public land including streets, greenways, parks, and city property. Additionally, they are often the tree advocates for the city, and lobby for the importance of trees in the community. They do so by working with city staff members and various stakeholders to ensure that the correct resources are distributed to improve the health of the urban forest. Many cities today are trying…
Consultation CoordinatorConsultation coordinators advocate for Indigenous communities. They are a community’s main point of contact for outside groups. They review reports and help to negotiate agreements, such as when working with forestry companies to develop forest management plans and business opportunities. Consultation coordinators ensure Indigenous rights are respected. They also help to ensure that Traditional Indigenous Knowledge is properly collected and used. Consultation coordinators also organize opportunities for others to engage with the community.
Environmental EducatorEnvironmental educators love helping people understand nature and their relationship to it. They speak and write well and are good at getting their messages across. They provide facts, answer questions, and lead interactive activities, like games, field trips, hikes, and workshops. Environmental educators often make presentations outdoors. Forests and camps are their classrooms. They also spend time doing research to make sure their content is factual and relevant.
ForesterEvery day, foresters across Canada lace up their boots, put on their high-visibility vests; and venture out into the wild. They gather information, predict and identify problems, and come up with solutions to help manage forests sustainably. Some may even consider them caretakers of the forest. They balance ecological, social, and economic values. They also create detailed plans to harvest, regenerate, and monitor the health of forests. In this way, they ensure that important wildlife habitats and cultural areas are… |
