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2 - Natural and applied sciences and related fields

This category includes occupations in science, engineering, architecture and information technology.

These occupations require post-secondary education in the appropriate scientific or technical field. Additional studies are generally required before moving on to a profession requiring a higher level of specialization.

21 - Professional occupations in the natural and applied sciences

This major group includes professional occupations in the natural and applied sciences. It contains professionals in the physical sciences, life sciences and engineering; and professionals in architecture, urban planning and surveying, as well as mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries and computer professionals.

22 - Technical personnel assimilated to natural and applied sciences

This major group includes technical personnel assimilated to the natural and applied sciences. It contains technologists and technicians working in the fields of physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, architecture, urban planning, surveying, mathematics, statistics and actuarial science; as well as IT technical staff.