NOS for Meteorology
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2011 Competencies for Meteorological Professionals in Canada
For certain occupations that are not normally characteristic for traditional environmental work, specific NOS can be created to articulate the occupation. Meteorology is one such area.
ECO Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and Environment Canada, worked in consultation with over 300 metrological professionals to create competencies for meteorologists and meteorological technicians that is reflective of the diverse nature of meteorological work.
Meteorologists work at a specialized or conceptual level. They are employed in a variety of areas such as weather forecasting; consulting; education & training; management; broadcasting; and research, among other things.
Meteorological Technicians work in more standardized aspects of meteorology. They are engaged in weather observation; instrumentation; inspections; briefing and consultation; and, with specialized training, some do forecasting that is primarily short-range (among other things).
The NOS for Meteorology are used to create a set of competency profiles for meteorologists and meteorological technicians that are unique for each area of specialization.
2011 Profiles for Meteorologists & Meteorological Technicians
Applied Meteorologist
Operational Meteorologist
Research Meteorologist
Meteorological Inspector (Meteorological Technician)
Operational Meteorological Technician
The NOS for Meteorology is used as a foundation for the Professional Meteorologist (P. Met) designation awarded by ECO Canada. For more information, please visit www.eco.ca/certification.