The VIU Employer Directory is designed to be your compass to begin navigating the professional landscape, bridging the gap between your academic achievements and your career aspirations, but please be aware that there might be local opportunities and organizations that are not included on this resource, and continue to conduct your own research and build your network.

As you are interacting with employers, please also remember that you represent Vancouver Island University. Visit this Business Etiquette resource that our team has developed, or visit the VIU Career Studio if you need additional help.

*Please note that the inclusion of an organization on this resource does not indicate a partnership between Vancouver Island University and that organization, or an endorsement of that organization. No organizations have paid to be included on this resource, and the Centre for Experiential Learning reserves the right to not display an organization on this resource at our discretion. If your organization would like to be included on this resource, please email careerstudio@viu.ca.

These categories were designed to align as closely as possible with the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes. This category contains the following sub-categories:

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

• NOC Codes: 2121 (Biologists and Related Scientists), 321 (Medical Technologists and Technicians)
• Roles Include: Biologists, Biochemists, Microbiologists, Laboratory Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on research and application in biological sciences, including laboratory research and fieldwork.

Engineering and Technology

• NOC Codes: 213 (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineers), 214 (Other Engineers), 224 (Technical Occupations Related to Electronics and Electrical Engineering)
• Roles Include: Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Engineering Technologists.
• Sub-Sector: Encompasses a range of engineering disciplines and applied technologies.

Environmental Science and Conservation

• NOC Codes: 2122 (Forestry Professionals), 222 (Technical Occupations in Geomatics and Meteorology)
• Roles Include: Environmental Scientists, Foresters, Conservation Officers, Meteorologists.
• Sub-Sector: Dedicated to the study and protection of the environment and natural resources.

Information Technology and Computer Science

• NOC Codes: 217 (Computer and Information Systems Professionals)
• Roles Include: Software Developers, IT Project Managers, Systems Analysts, Network Engineers.
• Sub-Sector: Involves the development, maintenance, and management of computer systems and software.

Physical Sciences

• NOC Codes: 211 (Physicists, Chemists, and Astronomers), 221 (Technical Occupations in Physical Science)
• Roles Include: Physicists, Chemists, Geologists, Astronomers.
• Sub-Sector: Focused on research and application in the physical sciences, including both laboratory and fieldwork.

Research and Development

• NOC Codes: 215 (Architects, Urban Planners, and Land Surveyors), 416 (Policy and Program Researchers, Consultants, and Officers)
• Roles Include: R&D Scientists, Policy Researchers, Program Consultants.
• Sub-Sector: Encompasses roles involved in scientific research and the development of new technologies and policies.