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Meteorological Technicians  (NOC 2213)
Avalon Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Meteorological technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record and interpret meteorological data, transmit and report on recorded information, and provide meteorological information and advice to the general public, the transportation industry and the media. They are employed by the Atmospheric Environment Service of Environment Canada and by the armed forces, private consulting companies, resource and utility companies and by provincial governments.

aerological technician, avalanche controller, climate data processor, climate service specialist, climate service technician, ice service specialist, meteorological inspector, meteorological technician, officer-in-charge, weather station, operations technician, weather station, surface weather observer, weather service specialist.

Meteorological technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, cloud and ultraviolet conditions
  • Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters
  • Provide weather information to various users such as pilots, farmers, shipping industries and news media
  • Inspect and service various weather service installations and maintain equipment and instruments
  • Analyze and interpret weather data
  • Maintain climatological databases and participate in the production of weather maps and charts
  • Observe snow conditions and participate in programs to control avalanches in mountainous terrain.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

St. John's, Mount Pearl, Arnold's Cove, Bay Roberts, Bishop's Cove, Carbonear, Conception Bay South, Gulch, Gull Island, Harbour Grace, North River, Spaniard's Bay, Torbay, Upper Island Cove, Wabana, Birchy Nap, Chamberlains, Codner, Doyles, Foxtrap, Goulds, Greeleytown, Kelligrews, Lance Cove, Lawrence Pond, Manuels, Newton, North Pond Heights, Peachytown, Riverdale, Talcville, Topsail, Upper Gullies

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Wages for Meteorological Technicians in Avalon Peninsula Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

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Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 14.00 24.52 40.87 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 34.25 41.14 41.75 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 10.25 26.08 35.36 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Manitoba N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

New Brunswick N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Newfoundland and Labrador 13.36 29.43 36.08 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia 17.95 25.19 33.54 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 16.05 25.00 36.89 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Québec N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Saskatchewan N/A N/A N/A Note

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Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

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