Explore career opportunities in the field of wildlife and habitat management.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Identify careers in the area of wildlife and habitat management.
(b) Create a list of personal interests, skills and traits that could lead to a career in wildlife and habitat management.
(c) Develop a list of career opportunities (e.g., wildlife biologist, environmental technician and conservation officer) related to the field of wildlife and habitat management.
(d) Research which wildlife and habitat management-related occupations are facing shortages and which are oversubscribed locally, regionally or provincially.
(e) Examine the roles, responsibilities, educational qualifications and personal and professional qualities common in wildlife and habitat management careers.
(f)

Reflect upon personal suitability or non-suitability for a specific wildlife and habitat management-related occupation considering criteria such as:

  • initial and continuing educational requirements;
  • duties and skills required for this occupation;
  • the work environment, including typical hours and shift worked and typical locations;
  • current wages received in Saskatchewan and how these compare to the rest of Canada;
  • physical, mental and emotional stresses related to this occupation;
  • workplace hazards and safety considerations;
  • other occupations with which they interact;
  • apprenticeship and/or certification requirements in Canada and Saskatchewan; and,
  • future trends impacting wildlife and habitat management-related careers.
(g) Explore opportunities for underrepresented populations in the wildlife and habitat management field.
(h) Research experience and qualifications for newcomers to enter the wildlife and habitat management field.
(i) Present research findings regarding wildlife and habitat management-related occupations.
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