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41409.03 – Geographers

Geographers study and analyze the spatial distribution and interrelationships of physical, biological, cultural and social patterns.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Cultural geographer
  • Geographer
  • Political geographer

Core competencies

  • Writing to document their research findings, observations and analyses in detailed reports, field notes and research papers
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving to assess the quality, relevance and reliability of data to determine its usability or the need to further verify theories
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to communicate findings and analyses to a diverse audience, including policymakers, the public and other professionals
  • Spatial Orientation to analyze the spatial distribution of physical features, biological communities and human activities
  • Attention to Detail to ensure geographic coordinates, land use patterns and environmental factors are recorded accurately
  • Knowledge in Humanities to understand the principles and theories used to study the cultural practices, historical contexts and social dynamics that impact and are impacted by geographic spaces

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Study and analyse the spatial distribution and interrelationship of physical, biological, cultural and social patterns.

Additional information

  • Specialize in particular areas of social sciences and humanities disciplines. These include gerontologists (specialists in the phenomena and problems of aging), graphoanalysts (specialists in handwriting analysis) and others.
  • Specialization usually exists within each of these occupations and is usually obtained through university study or through experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • College and other vocational instructors (41210)
  • Secondary school teachers (41220)
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41403)

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