Other professional occupations in physical sciences
Career Overview
Other professional occupations in physical sciences:
- Includes metallurgists, soil scientists and physical science and researchers which are not elsewhere classified and involve research in fields of physical science
- Work for governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments
Job Titles
Duties
Metallurgists:
- Carry out research into the properties and production of metals and alloys
Soil scientists:
- Carry out research into the composition, distribution and evolution of soils
Materials scientists:
- Carry out research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials
Astronauts:
- Command, pilot or serve as crew members of a spacecraft to conduct scientific experiments and research, and participate in space missions as mission specialists to maintain spacecraft, install and repair space station equipment and launch and recapture satellites
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
50% Employed Full Time
50%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.
Career Pathways
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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Education, Training and Skills
- A bachelor's degree in metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science discipline is required
- A master's or doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research scientist
- Advanced degrees in a broad range of applied science areas, such as engineering or medicine
or
Licences may be required for some occupations in this unit group
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Physics Related
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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Employment
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Employment
50Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 25 | 55.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 44.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 0 | 0.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
10Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 10 | 2.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
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