Geoscientists and oceanographers
Physical and natural sciences
NOC 21102
Filmed in 
Vancouver
An exploration geologist shows Brian how she examines rocks for mineral deposits and analyzes data about potential sources of minerals. She explains how geologists often work both in an office and in the field. It’s a great job if you love to be outdoors!

What to know

Annual Earnings
$114,604
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,010

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

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