what can i do with this major?
Geography majors have a variety of paths available to them after graduation. Below you will find a list of some of the exciting and innovative fields where Geography graduates can be found. Many of our former students are pursuing further education in Masters, Doctoral, or Professional programs. These additional qualifications and certifications open up a wide range of employment opportunities in many different sectors.
| Aerial Photo Interpreter | Library Map Editor |
| Architectural Firm | Map Librarian |
| Cartographer | Ministry of Natural Resources |
| Charitable or Benevolent Agency | Oil Company |
| College Teacher | Political Consulting Firm |
| Community Developer | Private School Teacher |
| Earth Scientist | Public Works Department |
| Ecologist | Publishing Company |
| Engineer | Railroads |
| Environment Canada | Recreational Resource Planner |
| Environmental Assessment Agency | Retail |
| Environmental Impact Specialist | Regional Planner |
| Environmental Management | Research Analyst |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Research Institution |
| Foreign Affairs and Trade | Retail Site Selection Consulting |
| Geomatics | Soil Scientist |
| GIS Database Manager | Solid Waste Disposal / Recycling |
| Graphic Design or Mapping Firm | Teacher |
| Hazardous Waste Specialist | Traffic Engineering Department |
| Historic Preservation Agency | Transportation Planner |
| Land Commission Office | Travel Agent |
| Land Surveyor | Urban Planner |
| Land Use Planner | Water Resource Specialist |
If you have further questions about how to expand your career search you can make an appointment with one of our career counsellors or attend one of the free career planning seminars offered several times a year. Contact Student Affairs at 705-474-3450 extension 4362.
Sources:
Job Futures (Government of Canada)
Yerema, Richard. 2004. The Career Directory. Mediacorp Canada Inc. Toronto.
