Other professional occupations in physical sciences:
Source: Full-time, full-year median employment income, 2016 census
N/A - Data not available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 100
Metallurgists:
Soil scientists:
Materials scientists:
Astronauts:
Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions.
Source: 2016 Census
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Career paths
With experience mobility may be possible between specializations in this group, to other fields of physical science, or to management or regulatory program management.
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