21109
Canada Very Good
Other professional occupations in physical sciences
Professionals in other physical sciences occupations conduct theoretical and applied research in fields of physical science. Metallurgists, soil scientists and physical scientists and researchers are included in this unit group. They are employed by governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$27.78
/hr
Typical
CA$43.00
/hr
Experienced
CA$75.90
/hr
Average: CA$51.12/hr
100.0% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- astronaut
- ballistics examiner
- materials scientist
- metallurgist
- physical metallurgist
- research scientist - ceramics
- research scientist - composite materials
- soil scientist
All Examples
- astronaut
- ballistician
- ballistics examiner
- cosmonaut
- extractive metallurgist
- firearms examiner
- firearms expert
- hydrometallurgist
- materials engineering scientist
- materials scientist
- metallographer
- metallurgist
- pedologist
- physical metallurgist
- pyrometallurgist
- research metallurgist
- research scientist - ceramics
- research scientist - composite materials
- soil scientist
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Metallurgists
- Conduct studies into the properties and production of metals and alloys.
- Soil scientists
- Conduct research into the composition, distribution and evolution of soils.
- Materials scientists
- Conduct 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.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- 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.