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Career Description
Biologists conduct studies of the structure/characteristics of humans, plants, and animals; conduct environmental assessment studies; classify plant/animal specimens; and carry out basic/applied research. Duties May Include
Biologists may perform the following duties:
Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals;
Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies and prepare reports;
Study, identify and classify plant and animal specimens;
Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding;
Prepare reports and plans for management of renewable resources;
Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
Microbiologists and cell and molecular biologists perform some or all of the following duties:
Conduct research into the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and algae;
Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells;
Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins;
Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs and pharmaceuticals;
Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments into genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology;
Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
Examples of Titles
Bacteriologist
Ecologist
Geneticist
Immunologist
Marine Biologist
Toxicologist Sources
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code found next to the name of the career is a 4-digit code that classifies occupations by different skill types and skill levels.
The information on careers is adapted from Canadian Occupational Projection System, a project by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, which uses annual data to analyze trends in labour.
© Canadian Occupational Projection System, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2011.
© JobFutures, Labour Force Survey, 2006.
© National Occupational Classification, Human Resources Skills and Development Canada, 2006.
© Working in Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2009.
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