
SIERRANS FOR RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

CAREERS IN THE RESOURCE INDUSTRIES




Careers in Forestry
Forestry offers many career opportunities, including many trades.
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Chaser
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Choker setter
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Coiler
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Hooker
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Rigging slinger
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Timber bucker
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Timber faller
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Tree climber
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Fire truck operator
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Fire pump /engine tender
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Flagger
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General laborer
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Pre-commercial trimmer
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Prescribed burner
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Sawer
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Swamper
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Tree planter
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Backhoe operator
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Chipper operator
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Compactor operator
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Delimber operator
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Excavator / truck hoe operator
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Feller Buncher operator
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Front end loader operator
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Grader operator
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Helicopter pilot
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Log hauler
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Processor operator
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Dozer operator
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Rock crusher operator
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Scraper operator
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Slash machine operator
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Shovel operator
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Skidder operator
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Yarder operator
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Chip van driver
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Dump truck driver
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Tractor trailer driver
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Log truck driver
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Low Boy driver
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Water truck driver
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Off highway truck driver
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Pilot car driver
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Self Loading truck driver
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Support truck driver
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Field Mechanic
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Ship Mechanic
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Welder
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Construction manager
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Project manager
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Forestry manager
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Business / accounting manager
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Yard manager
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Crew boss
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Supervisor
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Forester and forest technician / technologist
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Forest engineer
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Forest and land-use planner
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GIS and geomatics specialist
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Soil scientist
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Hydrologist
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Geologist
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Archeologist
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Academics and researcher
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Forest health specialist and silvi-culture surveyor
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Forest protection officer and forest firefighter
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Urban forester and arborist
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Technical positions in the manufacture of forest products, i.e., millwrights, engineers, etc.)
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Biologists, ecologists, watershed managers
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Timber cruiser and compassmen/women
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Block layout and road surveyor
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Summer positions for forestry related students
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Other professionals who specialize in the forest and forest product sectors, i.e., economists, marketing specialists, business analysts, natural resource policy analysts, and more
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And much more
Careers in Oil and Gas
There are even careers in the oil and gas industry.
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Rotary driller
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Derrick operator
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Crane operator
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Process plant operator
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Refinery operator
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Control center operator
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Service unit operator
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Earth driller
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Roustabout
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Laborer
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Mobile equipment mechanic
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Industrial machine mechanic
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Industrial instrumentation mechanic
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MIllwright
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Electrician
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Electrical power line installers and repairer
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Telecommunication line installer
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General maintenance and repair worker
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Machinist
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Insulator
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Welder, cutter, soldier, and brazier
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Gas compressor and gas pump operator
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Wellhead pump operator
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Architect
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Surveyor and draftsperson
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Civil engineer
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Electrical engineer
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Instrumentation engineer
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Environmental engineer
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Mechanical engineer
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Petroleum engineer
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Automation engineer
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Geotechnical engineer
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Hydrologists
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Geologist
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Geophysicist
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Chemical engineer
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Quality control engineer
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Technician
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Construction manager
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Project manager
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Supervisor
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Pipe layers
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Pipefitters
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Steam fitters
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Carpenters
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Land administrators and negotiators
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HR personnel
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Safety personnel
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Purchasing agents
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Accountants
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Clerks
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Summer positions for oil and gas industry related students
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And much more
Careers in Mining
There are many careers in mining with a wide range of skills and education. They include:
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Surface miner
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Underground miner
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Surface mobile equipment operator
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Underground mobile equipment operator
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Mechanic
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Electrician
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Welder
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Carpenter
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Maintenance planner
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Hoistman
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Cage tender
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Crusher operator
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Skiptender
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Surveyor
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Mining engineer
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Geological engineer
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Mechanical engineer
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Processing engineer
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Metallurgical engineer
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Civil engineer
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Chemical engineer
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Environmental engineer
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Information services engineer
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Geologist
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Geophyicist
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3-D modeler
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Safety coorinator
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Trainer
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Mine manager
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Health and safety manager
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Mill manager
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HR manager
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Accounting/business manager
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Foreman or supervisor
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Assayer
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Refiner
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Accountant
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Administrative assistance
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Clerk
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Process operator
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Stationary equipment operator
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Water treatment plant operator
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Technician
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Sampler
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Purchasing agent
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Warehouse person
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Security guard
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Summer position for mining related students
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And much more
Careers in Agriculture
Perhaps a career in agriculture is a better fit. The Sierra Nevada Mountains offers many opportunities:
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Arborculturist
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Aquaculturist
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Botanist
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Farmer
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Feedlot manager
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Fruit and vegetable grower
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Greenhouse manager
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Farm manager
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Winery manager
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Landscape designer
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Landscape manager
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Nursery products grower
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Pest manager
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Rancher
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Turf manager
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Turf producer
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Viticulturist
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Wildlife manager
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Agricultural inspector
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Breeder
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Equipment operator
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Laborer
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Truck drivers
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Equipment mechanic
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Electrician
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Carpenter
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Grounds keeper
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Soil scientist
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Plant scientist
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Animal scientist
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Food scientist
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Environmental scientist
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Natural resource scientist
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Agricultural economist
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Agricultural engineer
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Environmental engineer
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Civil engineer
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Agronomist
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Animal nutritionist
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Biochemist
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Toxicologist
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Ecologist
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Geneticist
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Horticulturalist
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Hydrologist
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Pathologist
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Livestock manager
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Veterinarian
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Purchasing agent
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Accounting
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Clerks
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And much more
Careers in Recreation
How about a career in the field of recreation related to the resource industires?
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Travel / transportation manager
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Travel agent
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Hospitality coordinator
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Facilities manager such as a ski hill
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Resort manager
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Hunting lodge owner or manager
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Fishing lodge owner or manager
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Event planner
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Recreational tour guide
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Program coordinator
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Outdoor recreation planner
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Parks manager
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Natural resource manager
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Parks and recreation coordinator
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Recreation manager
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Camp owner or manager
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Business manager
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Buyer
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Accountant
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Clerk
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Receptionist
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And much more
Careers in Related Service Industries
There are many careers that indirecty support the resource industries. These include:
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Hotel services
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Restaurant services
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Car rental services
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Automobile dealer
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Tire dealers
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Gas stations
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Maintenance and repair shops
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Fabrication shops
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Legal services
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Accounting services
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HR services
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Equipment suppliers
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Equipment rentals
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Good suppliers
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Real estate services
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Housing, office, and shop rental services
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Environmental services
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Waste removal (trash) services
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And much more