Jump to main navigation Jump to main content. Last updated Friday, Aug. Meteorologists study the science of the atmosphere. They then use that information to analyze and forecast the weather.

The job starts with determining just what or whom the forecast is for, such as an event or a specific audience — drivers or travellers, for instance — and over what time period, such as a day or seven days. Meteorologists can be found across a number of fields, including government, research groups, at financial institutions that use them to help price weather derivatives, and of course, on the television news.

A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is the most direct path into the profession, which is offered at a handful of universities across Canada. There are also graduate degrees available. Some meteorologists have an undergraduate degree in science and then obtain a certificate in meteorology. Most meteorologists work for the Meteorological Services of Environment Canada, according to the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society CMOS.

Meteorologists also deliver a public service, warning people of storms, floods and other severe events that can damage property and threaten lives. Wagstaffe says she likes the most. There is still so much human input we have to make into the forecast every day. Why they do it: Most people love to hear and talk about the weather.

Meteorologists enjoy interpreting the science behind it to their audiences. She has a degree in geophysics from the University of Western Ontario and a meteorology certificate from York University. Give us the scoop: Are you a meteorologist? Write a note in the comments area of this story or e-mail your comment to careerquestion globeandmail.

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