What Jobs Do Biology Graduates Get?
Name: Joyce Chau
University Degree: B.Sc. Biology (Honours)
Job: Program Manager, Science at Research, EcoSpark
Description: Joyce manages the Monitoring the Moraine project, a collaboration between EcoSpark and the Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Coalition. Together, the two groups are building a movement of engaged and informed communities to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, a significant ecological and hydrological landform in southern Ontario. Joyce is responsible for program design and implementation, event planning and coordination, fundraising, and giving presentations to a variety of audiences
Name: Ryan Pietrzakowski
University Degree: Honours B.Sc. Biology, OD (Doctor of Optometry)
School: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago
Description: A four year program that encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of advanced ocular systematic diseases. This program also includes three externships in several possible regions across North America.
Name: Michael Bhardwaj
University Degree: Honours B.Sc. Biology, MA in Journalism
Job: Host/Producer of "In Town and Out," CBC Radio Ottawa.
Description: Produce and host a radio program that serves as a roundup of weekend events that reflect the diversity and culture of Eastern Ontario and West Quebec. This show introduces listeners to the characters that help build a vibrant community through their grass roots efforts.
Name: Aaron Christie
University Degree: B.Sc. Biology (3 year), Business Administration (one year post-grad)
Job: Marketing Manager, Medtronic Inc.
Description: Strategic marketing of medical technologies and equipment
Name: Jason Dietrich
University Degree: Honours B.Sc. Biology with Environmental Science Option
Job: Aquatic Ecologist/Environmental Consultant, AMEC Earth & Environmental
Description: Environmental Assessment and ecological monitoring for large scale developments
Name: Rebecca Jones
University Degree: B.Sc. Biology (3 year), B.Ed.
Job: Teacher, Toronto District School Board
Description: Implement the Ontario Curriculum to students from K - Grade 6, in all subject areas
Name: Dr. Octávio Mateus
University Degree: B.Sc. Biology, Ph.D. Geology, specialization in Paleontology
Job: Researcher at New University of Lisbon and Lourinhã Museum, Portugal. CEO of Dinocasts.com
Description: Octávio devotes his career to the study the taxonomy and evolution of Mesozoic reptiles, in particular Late Jurassic dinosaurs from Portugal. He does yearly expeditions to Africa (namely Angola and Mozambique) and participated in excavations in other unexplored regions like the Gobi Desert, Patagonia Desert, Laos, and others. He named several new taxa of dinosaurs and turtles.
Name: Dr. Steven Griffin
University Degree: Honours B.Sc. Biology, M.Sc. Botany, MD
Job: General Practitioner, Emergency Medical Doctor, Chief Coroner, Bancroft, Ontario
Description: A rural General Practitioner, Dr. Griffin looks after patients in the office and the emergency department. Dr. Griffin is also the Chief Coroner.
Name: Dr. Pedro Encarnacao
Degree:B.Sc. Marine Biology, MSc Aquaculture; Ph.D. Animal Nutrition
Job: Director Business Development - Aquaculture for Biomin based in Singapore
Description: Aquaculture specialist based in Bangkok, developing nutritional products for fish farms. This involves research into fish nutrition, and work with research and development to produce new food products. Dr. Encarnacao travels the world visiting different aquaculture facilities, and working with growers to increase productivity, meeting the growing demand for farmed fish by consumers. .
Name: Heather Arnold
Degree: B.Sc. Physical Geography, M.Sc. Biology
Job: National Manager Conservation Planning – Weston Scientist, Nature Conservancy of Canada
Description: Supports and guides landscape- and site-level conservation planning within the Nature Conservancy of Canada
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