Where Geography Can Take You? Careers Cartographer Maker of maps and charts Demographer Scientist who studies the growth and density of populations and their stats E.g. Census GIS/ GPS Specialist Geographic Information Systems (a system for storing, editing, and displaying geographical information on computer) Global Positioning Systems (a system of satellites developed to provide precise locational data) Computer programming or engineering skills Foreign Affairs Working towards creating a more peaceful and secure world NGO Co-ordinator Non-Governmental Organizations Greenpeace Amnesty International Doctors Without Borders Oxfam Marketing Includes sales and advertising Real Estate Buying and selling property This weird looking house is on Coxwell Avenue! Land Surveyor Measures land and marks property boundaries also he or she collects information on land characteristics Environmental Manager Oversees the environmental performance of private and public organizations Hazardous Waste Planner Examples: • Paints and solvents • Pesticides • Anything containing mercury (thermometers, fluorescent lighting) • Caustic / cleaning products • Automotive wastes (antifreeze, motor oil) • Radioactive waste Forestry :the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests Commercial harvesting National and Provincial Parks Geologist Studies earth processes (floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) Studies earth materials (metals, oil, water) Studies earth history (climate change) Min. education: 4 year university degree Geologists Hired by government agencies to investigate, plan and evaluate excavations, construction sites, natural disaster preparedness, and natural resources. Hired by private companies to help locate natural resources (minerals, oil and natural gas), evaluate environmental impact and comply with government regulations. Seismologist Studies earthquakes and their waves to figure out the Earth's structure and composition. Jobs are found in universities, oil companies, and government agencies Paleontologist Studies the history of life on Earth through the fossil record. Jobs are found in universities, museums, oil companies, and government agencies Meteorologist try to predict the weather predictions and storm-tracking helps save both lives and property Hired by tv, radio stations, and airports Oceanographer Studies the Earth's oceans and seas, their contents and surrounding environments Hired by private firms to search for valuable sea-floor deposits, investigate areas for sea farming, and evaluate natural energy production from waves, currents, and tides. Note: 98% of the ocean’s floor remains unexplored Urban Planner Zoning, land use, and new developments, from a gas station renovation to the development of whole new sections of urban area. Work with individual property owners, developers, and other officials. http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/world/middle-east/construction_pushes_ports2 Transportation Planner Employed by government, regional transit authorities and shipping, logistics, and transportation companies (trucking, rail, airlines) http://royalcityrag.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/like-to-learnmore-about-the-city-of-guelphs-plans-for-growth-lots-of-it/ Travel Agent Teacher Elementary High School College University Overseas Sources http://www.k5geosource.org/4career/pg 2.html