At Work People in this occupation work for federal, provincial and municipal governments, private companies and advisory and consultant agencies. They may also be self-employed. Ergonomists conduct research and advise on interrelationships between persons, equipment and working or living environments to ensure products and work methods maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
Occupational hygienists study physical and chemical hazards and stresses in the workplace.
They suggest changes to work processes and provide information to workers on ways to reduce risk to specific occupational hazards. Science policy and program officers research and advise on policies and develop and administer programs related to transportation, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, energy, land use and other scientific fields. This occupation also includes fisheries analysts, industrial hygienists, scientific consultants, patent agents and transportation safety and transport program analysts. Education, Training and Experience People in this occupation usually must have an undergraduate university degree or college diploma in a related scientific or technical discipline. Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.