Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a biologist in B.C., you may choose to register with the College of Applied Biologists. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a recognized program and training courses.

Biologists

Managers in natural resources production and fishing

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, fauna, marine and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. These programs include courses in wildlife biology; marine/aquatic biology; environmental science; freshwater and saltwater ecosystems; natural resources management and policy; outdoor recreation and parks management; the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats; applicable law and regulations; and related administrative and communications skills.

Wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management

Science managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a meteorologist or climatologist in B.C., you may choose to become a member with the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a recognized program and training courses.

Meteorologists and climatologists

Oceanography And Fisheries Master's Degrees

Wildlife Fisheries Bachelor's Degrees

Managers in natural resources production and fishing plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments in forestry and logging, mining and quarrying, oil and gas drilling, production and servicing operations, and commercial fishing.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a biological technologist or technician in B.C., you may choose to register with the College of Applied Biologists. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a recognized program and training courses.

Biological technologists and technicians

To work as a conservation and fishery officer that will set and detonate explosives in B.C., you must have blaster certification issued by WorkSafeBC.

To work as a conservation and fishery officer in B.C., you need the correct pesticide certification for the type of work you will be performing. Eligibility is achieved by passing the requisite exam through Service B.C.

Conservation and fishery officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a self-employed aquaculture manager in B.C., you must pursue official licensing with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Visit the website to learn more about licensing procedures specific to your operation. 

Managers in aquaculture

Fisheries Wildlife And Aquaculture Diplomas

The Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries provides you with a solid foundation in wildlife and fisheries biology, with considerable indoor and outdoor laboratory experience. It exposes you to an integrated approach to resource issues that confront today's professionals. The combination of theoretical and applied ecology with practical labs and exercises in the Wildlife and Fisheries degree gives you the background to pursue post-graduate studies and public- and private-sector employment in the wildlife or fisheries professions. Students completing all courses in the Wildlife and Fisheries degree meet the education requirements for eligibility as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) in BC.

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Wildlife Fisheries Bachelor's Degrees

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