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Forensic Investigation Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option
$32-38 per hour with City of Vancouver
BCIT Information Session September 16.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Room 280/282/284
Phone To register by phone, please call 604-451-6735
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What Are The Possibilities?
Did you know, that only about two percent of adults claim to be working in the
occupation they planned when they were eighteen years old (Krumboltz, Levin, 2004)?
Your future career is going to be influenced by many factors the economy, political
events, technology and chance occurrences some of which you have no control over. In
addition to investigating some of the common careers associated with your major (see the
list below) why not look beyond your major and open yourself up to other possibilities.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and some of these careers require further education
and/or training/designations or experience.
Air Quality Specialist
Cartographer
Ecologist
Ecology Research Technician
Environment Researcher
Environmental Field Monitor/Auditor
Environmental Health and Safety Inspector
Environmental Planner/Analyst
Environmental Protection Officer
Environmental Specialist
Field Technician
Fisheries Conservationist
Food Safety Coordinator

Forester/Park Naturalist
Fundraiser for Environmental Organizations
Geographer
Government Advisor
Hazardous Waste Management Officer
Industrial Advisor
Interpretive Naturalist
Laboratory Technician
Museum Technician
Natural Resources Specialist
Pesticide Evaluator
Pollutant Risk Assessor
Scientific Journalist
Soil Conservationist
Water Quality Inspector/Controller
Wildlife Manager
Potential Work Environments
You can advance your career in any work environment because you can build skills, gain
experience and develop networks in a variety of settings, and locations. What if you are
unable to land a position in your preferred career in your work place of choice? What else
could you do and where could you add value to your potential career? You need not
always aim for big corporations or government departments. Consider working in small
to medium business and non-profit organizations. Your experience may help you get a
clearer view of your preferred future, and along the way you are likely to acquire some
interesting experience.
Agriculture Business Corporations
Consulting Firms
Environmental, Forestry, Mining, Surveying Firms

Government Departments and Agencies

Law Firms
Manufacturers and Industrial Firms
Map Publishers and Mapping Software companies
Market Research Organizations Media, Print, TV, Radio, Publishing
Non-profit Organizations and NGOs
Oil and Utility Companies
Private Sector (Energy, Environmental Planning, etc.)
Real Estate Developers and Appraisers
Scientific and Research Institutes, "Think Tanks"
Service Management Agencies
Waste Management and Chemical Companies
Related Professional Associations and Sites of Interest
Professional associations are a valuable resource for occupational research, and work
search. The professional associations cited here may also offer career information, job
boards, networking opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. They are invaluable in
your career exploration in that they allow you to access a myriad of resources and
publications, and link you to other sites of interest. Take action, do some research on
these associations, and consider joining a professional organization. You never know
who you might meet or where the affiliation might lead.
Lists of Associations
Association of BC Land Surveyors
Association of BC Forest ProfessionalsCanadian Council of Technicians and
Technologists
Environment Canada
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
The Canadian Association of Geographers
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
Geological Survey of Canada

Association of American Geographers

Sites of Interest
Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing
Environmental Jobs & Careers
GeoCommunity
EnviroLink (Online Environmanl Community)
Earthworks Jobs
Geography Jobs (US)
GeoJobSource
Eluta
Geography

Discipline-specific technical expertise

Communicate ideas clearly and efficiently in a variety of mediums
Enhanced environmental literacy
Organize information and maintain records with accuracy
Comprehend and create maps and graphs
Conduct research to access, analyze, and apply knowledge
Knowledge of the physical environment
Use critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems
Lead, support, and work effectively within in a group
Use computer programs to initiate and expand research
Work effectively and independently under deadlines
Conceptualize, plan and carry out projects
Comprehend and create maps and graphs
Knowledge of the physical environment
Thinking from a global perspective
Understanding spatial relations
Conduct field studies
Surveying techniques

Problem Solving and Critical Analysis

Use critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems, demonstrating the
ability to be creative and innovative in identifying solutions
Analyze complex textual and cultural phenomenon Develop critical observations
and attention to detail

Communication

Communicate ideas clearly and efficiently in a variety of mediums through

listening, clarifying, and responding comprehensively

Organization

Organizing ideas and materials in an effective way

Design, plan, organize and implement projects and tasks within an allotted
timeframe

Project Management

Set priorities and handle multiple assignments and tasks

Be flexible by adapting to changing conditions and work assignments

For more information: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Literacy
and Essential Skills