National Occupation Code (NOC): 41400

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultation and advice and administer programs in a variety of areas related to the natural and applied sciences. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.

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Job Duties for Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Ergonomists or human factors specialists

• Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.

Occupational or industrial hygienists

• Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace
• Report and document investigations and conclusions
• Suggest changes to work environments and processes
• Provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards
• May teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.

Patent agents

• Advise clients on elements of patent law and on the patentability of inventions
• Conduct patent searches
• Prepare patent applications
• Represent clients before the patent office.

Technology transfer officers

• Transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.

Science policy and program officers

• Conduct research and advise on policies or develop or administer programs related to transportation, emergency preparedness, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, traditional and alternative energy technologies, land use, recycling and other scientific fields
• Promote public awareness and education on issues such as utilization of natural resources, the environment, and reprocessing and reduction of waste.

Alternate Job Titles

• Agricultural Association Analyst
• Agricultural Issues Lobbyist
• Bioscience Officer - Canadian Armed Forces
• Certified Ergonomist
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Communications Policy Researcher
• Disaster Emergency Response Planner
• Emergency Management Analyst
• Emergency Preparedness Planner
• Energy Policy Analyst
• Energy Program Officer
• Environmental Advisor (except Engineer)
• Environmental Consultant (except Engineer)
• Environmental Education Consultant
• Environmental Impact Analyst
• Environmental Issues Lobbyist
• Environmental Lobbyist
• Environmental Program Coordinator
• Environmental Program Development Supervisor
• Environmental Program Manager
• Environmental Project Manager
• Ergonomics Consultant
• Ergonomics Specialist
• Ergonomist
• Fisheries Analyst
• Fisheries Program Officer
• Human Factors Engineer
• Human Factors Specialist (except Engineer)
• Industrial Hygienist
• Industrial Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
• Interface Ergonomist
• Multimedia Ergonomist
• Municipal Recycling Program Coordinator
• Natural And Applied Sciences Consultant
• Natural And Applied Sciences Policy Advisor
• Natural And Applied Sciences Policy Analyst
• Natural And Applied Sciences Program Officer
• Natural And Applied Sciences Researcher
• Natural Resources Planner
• Natural Resources Policy Analyst
• Occupational Hygiene Officer
• Occupational Hygienist
• Patent Agent
• Patent Searcher
• Program Coordinator - Environmental Organization
• Recycling Coordinator - Residuals Management
• Recycling Program Coordinator
• Regional Recycling And Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
• Registered Occupational Hygienist
• Registered Patent Agent
• Scientific Consultant
• Solid Waste Program Coordinator
• Solid Waste Program Manager
• Sustainability Advisor
• Sustainability Consultant
• Sustainability Officer
• Sustainability Program Coordinator
• Sustainability Specialist
• Technology Transfer Officer
• Transportation Program Analyst
• Transportation Safety Analyst
• Waste Diversion Consultant
• Waste Diversion Program Coordinator
• Waste Diversion Program Manager
• Waste Management Program Coordinator
• Waste Reduction And Recycling Officer
• Waste Reduction Education Program Officer
• Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
• Wind Energy Analyst
• Work Site Analyst
• Work Site Auditor