Information for foreign-trained oceanographers
(2113.1) Verified: 2008 07 31
Information on requirements to practise
The occupation of oceanographer is not regulated in Canada. This means that employment is subject to demand, and qualifications requirements are set by individual employers. For further information about the profession in Canada, you may contact the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) at the following address:
- Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS)
- P.O. Box 3211
Station D- Ottawa ON K1P 6H7 Canada
- Phone : (613) 990-0300
- Fax : (613) 990-1617
- Email : cmos@cmos.ca
- http://www.cmos.ca/
Information on assessment of qualifications
If you need to have your credentials assessed before coming to Canada, you may contact an evaluation service and consult our Fact Sheet No. 2, "Assessment and recognition of credentials for the purpose of employment in Canada." Although the evaluation services offer expert advice on how qualifications obtained abroad compare with credentials obtained in a Canadian province or territory, the evaluation is advisory only and does not guarantee recognition of your qualifications for employment or certification purposes in Canada. Please note that they charge a fee for their services.
Other relevant information
For a general description of duties and employment requirements, you can refer to the information prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada regarding:
Specific Provincial/Territorial Information