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Biochemist, Ecotoxicologist, Environmental Agrologist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Pollution Control Technologist, Reclamation Engineer, Remediation Specialist
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
*This NOC group is considered similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation. Because this occupation is only similar to the NOC group, related details and labour market information may not be accurate.
Reclamation specialists:
Among other tasks, reclamation specialists must:
Reclamation specialists may work alongside soil scientists, agrologists, geologists, environmental engineers, or other specialists.
Reclamation specialists spend part of their time in office settings planning projects and part of their time in the field performing site investigations and inspections.
Fieldwork is organized around site conditions and requirements. Some fieldwork may take place outside of the Monday-to-Friday workweek. It may include walking or hiking through outdoor areas, as well as collecting soil, groundwater and vegetation samples. Lifting of materials up to 10 kg may be involved.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation.
Interest in synthesizing information to conduct research in order to determine project requirements, to develop construction specifications and procedures, and to conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies and other investigations
Interest in precision working to conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological and other information; in conducting field services for civil works; and in monitoring air, water and soil quality and developing procedures to clean up contaminated sites
Interest in supervising technicians, technologists and other engineers; and in overseeing land surveys and construction work, in approving survey and civil design work, in evaluating and recommending building and construction materials, in approving designs, calculations and cost estimates, in ensuring that construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations, and in establishing and monitoring construction work schedules
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Reclamation specialists need:
Reclamation specialists should be passionate about environmental stewardship and enjoy working in the outdoors.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 88 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 12, 2021 and Apr 26, 2024.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials | 51 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work | 49 |
| Tasks: Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects | 46 |
| Tasks: Develop construction specifications and procedures | 43 |
| Tasks: Establish and monitor construction work schedules | 43 |
| Tasks: Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements | 39 |
| Tasks: Conduct field services for civil works | 39 |
| Tasks: Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates | 38 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 37 |
| Construction Specialization: Accurate | 35 |
Most emerging occupations develop from more than one occupation. People working in this occupation may come from a variety of education and training backgrounds. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should contact associations and employers in this field to investigate education options and employment possibilities.
Reclamation specialists typically require an undergraduate degree in one of the following fields:
However, it may also be possible to find employment with a technical diploma in a related field.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
There is no professional certifications specific to reclamation specialists. However, many reclamation specialists are certified as agrologists, engineers, geoscientists, biologists or environmental practitioners.
ECO Canada offers an Environmental Professional (EP) certification. Visit their website for details.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Emerging occupations typically are the result of:
Often there are too few people working in an emerging occupation to gather survey information. Therefore, it can be difficult to define advancement opportunities or employment outlook. Some Albertans already are working in this emerging occupation, but future demand for it is unknown.
Reclamation specialists are employed by:
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
In the 2131: Civil engineers* occupational group, 78.8% of people work in:
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
Explore emerging workplace trends in Alberta that could affect this occupation.
In Alberta, the 2131: Civil engineers* occupational group is expected to have an average annual growth of 1.9% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 154 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Often there are too few people working in an emerging occupation to gather survey information. Therefore, no current provincial salary data is available for this occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
*This data is for a NOC group that is similar to the Reclamation Specialist occupation.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $27.00 | $64.79 | $40.18 | $36.39 |
| Overall | $35.21 | $81.07 | $52.19 | $49.12 |
| Top | $39.23 | $134.90 | $72.23 | $68.00 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $104,417 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $106,922 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $103,671 |
| Public Administration | $108,915 |
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Updated Mar 05, 2021. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
