Science careers list
Here is a list of some of the careers our graduates have followed after they've left University of Waterloo.
- Biotechnology/Chartered Accountancy
- Biotechnology/Economics
- Honours Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Enviromental Sciences (Ecology)
- Biomedical Sciences (formerly Pre-Optometry/Pre-Health)
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Computational Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Sciences (Global Change)
- Physics
- Science and Business
- Optometry
Biotechnology/Chartered Accountancy
- Tax Staff Accountant, Deloitte and Touche
- Staff Accountant, KPMG
- Student in Accounts, Williams and Partners
- Student in Accounts, Stern Cohen
Biotechnology/Economics
- Senior Business Analyst, CIBC Mortgages
- Sales Analyst, PetroCan
Honours Science
- IT Officer , Statistics Canada
- President & C.E.O. , Chiral Environmental Technologies Inc.
- Manager , Nortel Networks Corporation
- Co-ordinator for Distance Education , Michener Institute
- Forensic Document Examiner , Centre of Forensic Science
- Software Developer , Agfa Healthcare
- Vice-President , Simcoe Steel Ltd.
- Web Developer , Roxio, Inc.
- Director of Engineering & Technology , Sterling Pulp Chemical Limited
- Editor , Pearson Education Canada
- Air Navigator , Canadian Armed Forces
- Agricultural Advisor , Can Grow Inc.
- Associate Director, Food Regulatory Program , Health Canada
- Imaging Operator , Moore Business Forms & Systems
- Pharmacist , CVS Pharmacy
- Environmental Consultant , Western BioResources Consulting Ltd.
- Chiropractor , Georgetown Chiropractic Center
- Teacher , Mentor College
- Regional Wildlife Manager , Government of Manitoba
- Manager of Process , 3M Canada Inc.
- Medical Doctor , Dr. Paul K. Fung
- Instructor , St. John Ambulance
- Quality Assurance Technologist , Campbell Soup Company Limited
- Forensics Lab Technician , Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Hatchery Technician , Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Inspector , Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Logistics Coordinator , Enviro-Test Laboratories
- Business Systems Analyst , City of Kitchener
- Constable , Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Director of Operations , Toronto Research Chemicals Inc.
- Instructor , Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Fisheries Biologist , Henderson Paddon & Associates Ltd.
- Chiropractor , Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic
- Formulation Technician , Apotex Incorporated
- Director of Technical Services , Pepsi-Cola Canada Limited
- Network Laboratory Supervisor , Environment Canada
- Medical Technologist , Kingston General Hospital
- Sales Representative, Pharmaceuticals , Merck Frosst Canada Inc.
- Technologist, Bio-Sciences Division , SGS Hong Kong Ltd.
- Chemical Technician , Natural Resources Canada
- Program Manager , Microsoft Corporation
- Medical Sales Representative , McNeil Consumer Healthcare
- Environmental Officer , Ministry of Environment, Ontario
- Operations Manager , Xerox Canada Inc.
- Environmental Health & Safety Co-ordinator , Washington Mills
- Manager , Research in Motion Limited
- Chiropractor , Murphy Chiropractic Health Centre
- Clerk, Cancer and Palliative Care , Yeehong Centre for Geriatric Care
- Certified Public Accountant , McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
- Research Manager , Parmalat
- Polysomnographic Technician , Bluewater Sleep Disorder Clinic
- Marketing Services Coordinator , Borland Canada Software Inc.
- Optical Technologist , Photonics Research Ontario
- Naturopathic Doctor , St Jacobs Naturopathic Clinic
- Chiropractor , Eagle Chiropractic Health & Wellness Circle
- Safety & Environment Co-ordinator , TorPharm Inc.
- President , Spaans Research
- Senior Research Technologist , DuPont Canada Inc.
- Reproductive Research Technician , University of Guelph
- Human Resources Manager , Electra Supply Inc.
- Waste Management Technician , Kingston Area Recycling Corporation
- Data Analyst , Levi Strauss & Co.
- Owner/Operator , Pharmasave
- Manager, Biomedical Engineering , Doctors Hospital, Toronto
- Plant Pathology Technician , Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Microbiologist , Silliker Laboratories - Canada
- Food Specialist , Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Financial Advisor, Clarica
Life Sciences
Biochemistry
- Technical Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- ITC Fellow, Researcher Hungarian Academy of Science
- Research Technologist, Novopharm Limited
- Research and Development Chemist, Apotex Incorporated
- Manager, Business Development and Marketing IDDS
- Sales Representative, AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
- Clinical Research Associate, Moncoa Medical Research Inc.
- Manufacturing Associate, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Senior Scientist, Johns Hopkins University
- Research Assistant, Harvard University
- Gene Library Developer, Bayer Diagnostics
- Chiropractor, Village Square Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Clinic
- Bioinformatics Data Analyst, Lexicon Genetics Inc.
- Molecular Research Technician, Princess Margaret Hospital
- Health Research Methodologist, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
- Manager, Corporate Development & Communications Canadian Genetic Diseases Network
- Scientist, Bayer Diagnostics
- Medicinal Chemist, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Academic Counsellor, University of Waterloo
- Business Development Coordinator, STORM of London
Biology
- Research Technician , Mount Sinai Hospital
- Senior Project Manager , Zenon Environmental Inc.
- Cardiopulmonary Technologist , Toronto General Hospital
- Biotechnologist , H.J. Heinz Co. of Canada Ltd.
- Clinical Research Coordinator , Probity Medical Research
- Training Supervisor , Hemosol Inc.
- Microbiologist , Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc.
- Physiotherapist , ACT Health Group Corporation
- Genetic Researcher , Hospital for Sick Children
- Assistant Seller , Cave Spring Cellars
- Environmental Advisor , TransCanada Pipelines Limited
- Manager, Special Projects , Viventia Biotech Inc.
- Research Technician , Massachusetts General Hospital
- Project Coordinator, BioBlox , Microbix Biosystems Inc.
- Analytical Quality Resource Manager , Labatt's Ontario Breweries
- Scientific Officer , Medical Research Council of Canada
- Fisheries Biologist , Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Virtual Science Education Specialist , Rocky View Virtual School
- Quality Assurance Analyst , Nestle Canada Inc.
- Radiation Therapist , Princess Margaret Hospital
- Operations Supervisor , Kraft Canada Inc.
- Foreign Service Officer, Trade Commission , Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Science Teacher , Havergal College
- Denturist , Niagara Denture Clinic
- Laboratory Technologist , Hospital for Sick Children
- Genetics Technologist , Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Research Technician , Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Food Technologist , UBF Foodsolutions
- Parks Warden , Parks Canada
- Chiropractor , Vail-Renfrew Chiropractic Clinic
Environmental Sciences (Ecology)
- Environmental Risk Analyst , CanTox Environmental Inc.
- Supervisor , Maxxam Analytics Inc.
- Industrial Hygene Specialist , Imperial Oil Limited
- Health & Safety Lead Investigator , Government of Alberta
- Software Designer , Mitel Corporation
- Environmental Risk Analyst , CanTox Environmental Inc.
- Medical Sales Representative , SmithKline Beecham Pharma Inc.
- Communications Intern , Egypt Environmental Initiatives Fund
- Sales Director , Minacs Worldwide Inc.
- Technical Writer , Patheon Inc.
- Environmental Coordinator , City of Waterloo
- Brewer , Sleeman Breweries Limited
- Pest Management , Health Canada
- Microbiologist/Waste Water Chemist , Omstead Foods Limited
- Meteorologist , Independent Electricity Market Operator
Biomedical Sciences (formerly Pre-Optometry/Pre-Health)
- Many of our graduates continue on to Medical School after they leave University of Waterloo.
- Research Technician, Ottawa General Hospital Eye Institute
- Physician, City of Oakville
- Epidemiologist, Brant County Health Unit
- Respiratory Therapist, London Health Sciences Centre
- Dentist, Young Street Dental Group
Psychology
- Executive Director, Equip K.I.D.S. International
- Teache , York Montissori Learning Centre
- Director of Athletics, St. John's-Kilmarnock School
- Instructor, E.S.L., Brock University
- Co-ordinator, Teenage Parent Programs, YM-YWCA
- Community Leisure Access Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association
- Research Assistant & Study Coordinator, Toronto General Hospital
- Usability Specialist, National Instruments
- Medical Sales Representative, SmithKline Beecham Pharma Inc.
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
- Forensic Scientist, Bexar County Crime Lab
- Chemist and Lab Technician, NPS Allelix Corp.
- Assistant Research Chemist, Environment Canada
- Product Development Chemist, 3M Canada Inc.
- Compliance Specialist, McNeil Consumer Healthcare
- Analytical Chemist, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
- Research Technologist, Petro-Canada Inc.
- Quality Assurance Specialist, Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc.
- Materials Engineer, Canusa, Division of Shaw Industries Ltd.
- Data Analyst, IBM Canada Limited
- Research Technician, Dalhousie University
- Quality Control Analytical Chemist, Torcan Chemical Limited
- Product Specialist, MDS Sciex
- Lawyer, Smart & Biggar Barristers
- Nuclear Operator, Ontario Power Generation
- Sales Manager, Leybold Canada Inc.
Computational Sciences
This is a relatively new program at the University of Waterloo. There has not been a graduating class yet.
Earth Sciences
- Hydrogeologist, Alberta Energy & Utilities Board
- Environmental Scientist, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Limited
- Mine Geologist, Goldcorp Inc.
- Environmental Geologist, Gamsby & Mannerow Limited
- Senior Hydrogeologist, Gartner Lee Limited
- President, Quantec Logging Services Inc.
- Software Support Manager, Lakes Environmental Consultants
- Environmental Consultant, Golder Associates Limited
- Geophysicist, Fugro Airborne Surveys
- Hydrogeologist, Ministry of Environment, Ontario
- Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board
- Director of Special Projects, Agrico Canada Ltd.
- Senior Software Developer, Maplesoft
- Operations Manager, Pro Geo Consultants
- Geologist, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
- Hydrogeologist, Government of Ontario
- Environmental Geoscientist, Franz Environmental Inc.
- Internet Programmer, Nortak Software Limited
Environmental Sciences (Global Change)
- Environmental Risk Analyst , CanTox Environmental Inc.
- Supervisor , Maxxam Analytics Inc.
- Industrial Hygene Specialist , Imperial Oil Limited
- Health & Safety Lead Investigator , Government of Alberta
- Software Designer , Mitel Corporation
- Environmental Risk Analyst , CanTox Environmental Inc.
- Medical Sales Representative , SmithKline Beecham Pharma Inc.
- Communications Intern , Egypt Environmental Initiatives Fund
- Sales Director , Minacs Worldwide Inc.
- Technical Writer , Patheon Inc.
- Environmental Coordinator , City of Waterloo
- Brewer , Sleeman Breweries Limited
- Pest Management , Health Canada
- Microbiologist/Waste Water Chemist , Omstead Foods Limited
- Meteorologist , Independent Electricity Market Operator
Physics
- Programmer/Analyst , PHH Vehicle Management Services
- Database Administrator , Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.
- Optical Network Engineer , Nortel Networks Corporation
- Technical Writer , Newbridge Networks Corporation
- Professor , Centennial College A.A. & T.
- Geophysicist , Hunt Oil Company
- Computer Programmer , Nortel Networks Corporation
- Product Development Scientist , JDS Uniphase Corporation
- Teacher , Colegio Americano
- Magnetic Specialist , Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.
- Optical Systems Engineer , Innovance Networks Inc.
- System Engineer , Ontario Power Generation
- Product Manager , Campbell Soup Company Limited
- Mathematics Teacher , Singapore American School
- Optical Module Designer , Innovance Networks Inc.
- Physics Teacher , Ridley College
- Business Systems Analyst , OPSEU Pension Trust
- Electrician , Budd Canada Inc.
- Software Developer , Telesat Canada
- Programmer/Analyst , Powel Technology Inc
- Astronomer , Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Owner/Operator , WDYS Event Services Inc.
- Senior e-Commerce Consultant , Information Evolution Inc.
Science and Business
- Lab Analyst, Pinchin Environmental Ltd.
- Resource Manager, The On-Site Group Inc.
- Systems Analyst, Material Grp., Smiths Industries Aerospace
- Medical Representative, Zeneca Pharma Inc.
- Production Supervisor, Navistar International Corporation Canada
- Technical Sales Representative, Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.
- Business Analyst, Medcan Health Management Inc.
- Project Coordinator, PDI Research Inc.
- Economic Analyst, Finance , City of Brampton
- Financial Adviso , Rathore Associates Asset Management Ltd.
- Senior Consultant, Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Associate Director, Bell Mobility
- Project Analyst, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board
- Public Relations Consultant, Over Cat Communications
- Business Systems Analyst, Newbridge Networks Corporation
- Commodity Management Specialist, Celestica Inc.
- European Equity Trader, Brockhouse Cooper Inc.
- Manager of Information Technology, Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Ltd.
- Stability Coordinator, Patheon
- Project Coordinator, Patheon
- Assistant Brand Manager, Proctor and Gamble
Optometry
- Optometrist/Clinical Director, TLC Moncton Inc.
- Instructor, Southern College of Optometry
- Assistant Professor, New England College of Optometry
