Environmental organizations are pairing up to lay the groundwork for professional certification in meteorology

Calgary, May 25, 2009 - ECO Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Meteorology and Oceanography Society (CMOS) and Environment Canada, is constructing the foundation for a professional certification program in the field of meteorology.

The objective of this project is to document the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for meteorological practitioners and better define environmental occupations in meteorology.

The documented NOS will be made available to educational partners for the development of new educational programs and updates to curriculum. It will also be available to practitioners for use in their professional development, and to employers for use in human resource development.

Long-term objectives of the project include:

Promote recognition of qualifications of meteorological practitioners;
Facilitate labour market mobility across Canada;
Guide the development of meteorological-related education and training programs;
Increase career awareness and opportunities for meteorological practitioners.
 

As in the past, ECO Canada will develop national occupational standards with the full participation of educational institutions, employers and practitioners to ensure buy-in from both academic and industry partners. This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program. For more information click here or send you questions to meteorology@eco.ca