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University Professors  (NOC 4121)
Northwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

University professors teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities and degree-granting colleges. University professors who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

English professor, assistant professor, botany, associate professor, linguistics, chairperson, food sciences department, chairperson, physics department, department head, geography, lecturer – university, professor of computer science, professor of medicine, university instructor, engineering, university professor.

University professors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups
  • Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
  • Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions
  • Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters
  • Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
  • May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties
  • May represent their universities as speakers and guest lecturers
  • May provide professional consultative services to government, industry and private individuals.

University professors specialize in a particular subject matter such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, business administration or law.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Greenstone, Keewatin, Longlac, Marathon

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Wages for University Professors in Northwest 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

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 16.97 38.46 62.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 19.23 38.46 67.31 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 17.31 37.13 56.25 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 17.60 37.02 53.61 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 13.75 32.82 57.69 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 17.31 33.33 50.48 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - 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 15.00 35.00 57.69 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - 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 17.58 41.10 67.31 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 22.03 35.43 57.69 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec 16.67 36.00 57.69 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 15.63 40.74 62.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon 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.

Please consult the Northwest Region and Ontario tabs for more useful information related to wages.