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Oceanographer
$119,737 (CAD)/yr
$57.57 (CAD)/hr
$3,748 (CAD)/yr
The average oceanographer gross salary in Canada is $119,737 or an equivalent hourly rate of $58. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $3,748. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Canada. An entry level oceanographer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $83,806. On the other end, a senior level oceanographer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $148,731.
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$131,372 (CAD)
10 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Oceanographer will increase 10 % over 5 years.
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Oceanographer, the majority at 41% with bachelors.
Typical Field of Study: Geology/Earth Science
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View Cost of Living PageCanada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's second-largest country by total area, with the world's longest coastline. Its border with the United States is the world's longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. It is a sparsely inhabited country of 40 million people, the vast...
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Job Description
Studies and investigates the chemical and physical properties and processes of the ocean including the tides, currents, undersea volcanic activity, chemicals in the seawater, coastal erosion, marine biosphere, the seabed, and temperature. Conducts marine analyses, interprets datasets and simulation models, and answers questions relevant to natural energy production, marine conservation, and marine management. Designs and implements predictive models of marine... and coastal ecosystems to forecast trends. Utilizes specialized machines including remote sensors, robotic equipment, and underwater vehicles to gather field samples. Analyzes samples and measurements and documents water quality and ocean habitat usage. Identifies and monitors changes in marine ecosystems. Contributes to the development of numerical codes used for simulating the global earth system. Writes and presents reports on research findings.
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