Meteorologists welcome certification as a means of gaining new opportunities and reducing risk.
As a meteorologist, one of your most important responsibilities is to convey to the public and to potential clients the value your weather services have in their long and short term planning. Professional certification is a mark that demonstrates trust in your meteorological product.
ECO Canada has partnered with the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and Environment Canada to deliver a world class certification program that not only recognizes meteorologists on their educational qualifications, but also their experience, competency and professional ethics. The P. Met title demonstrates commitment to accountability, career development and continued learning.
Studies have shown that Canadian meteorologists view certification as a means of increasing employment/business opportunities, improving compensation and professional standing, and gaining credibility with clients (ECO Canada: LMI 2007). In addition to many great members’ benefits, all P. Mets are pre-qualified for major discounts on General Liability and Errors & Omissions Insurance. Boost your credibility and reduce your risk - get certified today.
P. Met is available to professionals with an undergraduate degree in meteorology or a related science who have five (5) or more years of relevant meteorological work experience and who meet or exceed the National Occupational Standards for Meteorology.
ECO Canada is a certifying body for environmental professionals and is ISO 17024 accredited for some specializations. Click here to learn more.
Not a certified member? Demonstrate your unique meteorological skills and apply today!
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Find out what some prominent meteorologists have to say about P. Met:
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“Like it or not, your local TV weather presenter is often seen as the ‘face of the science’. Achieving and displaying a P. Met designation will bring a level of confidence in the individual presenter, and trust in the on-air product that does not currently exist.”
Claire Martin, P. Met
Senior Meteorologist at the CBC
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“Professional certification offers a way for those served by a meteorologist to be assured that the server’s qualifications, experience and ethics have been certified by a reputable body as meeting professional standards.”
Ian Rutherford
Executive Director of CMOS
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“Ongoing professional development is crucial to success as a meteorologist. P. Met provides a framework for professional development and will ensure that Canadian meteorologists stay abreast of the latest forecasting techniques and advancements in the science. Encouraging meteorologists to be active educators in their community will serve to broaden the public’s knowledge of our profession and ultimately improve the understanding of weather forecasts.”
Christopher Scott
Forecast Operations Manager at The Weather Network
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“In the current employment environment where more and more Canadian meteorologists will be getting jobs with industry and private companies, it is important for job seekers to have the credentials that certify their expertise and integrity. Setting the example for students is an essential step in supporting their continued learning and professional development.”
Professor Roland Stull
Chair of the Atmospheric Science Program at the University of British Columbia
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