Job requirements Technician, Wildlife in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a technician, wildlife in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
  • Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.
  • Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Certified Technologists (Ctech)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technician (marine)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologists (biological Science)
Regulated
Job title Dairy Production Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Ozone Depleting Substances Technician
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Certified Technician (biology)
Regulated
Job title Professional Technologist (biology)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (biology)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Certified Engineering Technician (biology)
Regulated
Job title Crop Dryer Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technician (biology)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (biology)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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