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Physicists and Astronomers  (NOC 2111)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Physicists conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, and medicine and health. They are employed by electronic, electrical and aerospace manufacturing companies, telecommunications companies, power utilities, university and government research laboratories, hospitals and by a wide range of other processing, manufacturing, and research and consulting firms. Astronomers conduct observational and theoretical research to extend knowledge of the universe. They are employed by government and universities.

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Physicists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Design and conduct research in experimental and theoretical physics
  • Carry out analysis of research data and prepare research reports
  • Participate as a member of a research or development team in the design and development of experimental, industrial or medical equipment, instrumentation and procedures.

Physicists may specialize in fields such as aeronomy and space, acoustics, atomic and molecular physics, biophysics, condensed matter or solid state physics, electromagnetics, fluids and aerodynamics, health physics, medical physics, metrology, particle physics, optics and laser physics, nuclear physics and plasma physics.

Astronomers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Design and conduct observational surveys, conduct detailed analyses and develop numerical models to extend knowledge of celestial bodies and cosmic radiation
  • Develop or participate in the development of instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.

Astronomers may specialize in fields such as astrophysics, observational or optical astronomy and radio astronomy.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Outlook & Prospects for Physicists and Astronomers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Physicists and Astronomers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region <Not assigned> 2009-12-30

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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