Careers

Sociology is a very diverse multi-disciplinary liberal arts field. Consequently, sociology graduates are in high demand by the private, public and community sectors because they have the necessary practical, creative, and analytical skills that can be used in many different areas of employment.

In studying sociology, you'll acquire in-demand skills, such as developing convincing arguments, conducting interviews or designing surveys, interpreting data and writing reports, and evaluating public policies.

To assist you in thinking about the skills you receive as a Sociology student, see What Makes you Employable as a Sociology Student.

In addition, check out the 21st Century Careers booklet for further information for student's studying a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Note, some of the following occupations listed may require additional education and/or work experience.

Business

Advertising Executive	Business Consultant	Business Continuity Planner
Community Relations Manager	Fund Development Officer	Human Resources Representative
Industrial Relations Officer	Labour Policy Analyst	Labour Relations Officer
Management Consultant	Marketing Manager	Merchandiser
Production Manager	Publishing Officer	School Business Official

Communications

Advertising Copywriter	Author	Union Communication Specialist
Communications Officer	Critic	Editor
Media Coordinator	Public Relations Specialist	Reporter/Journalist
Social Media Specialist	Speech Writer

Community Affairs

Community Planner	Crisis Counselor	Group Home Administrator
Mental Health Worker	Liaison Officer	Marriage and Family Therapist
Mediator	Multicultural Advocate	Non-Profit Manager
Public Information Specialist	Recreation Coordinator	Social Advocate
Social Assistance Director	Social Policy Developer	Social Services Director
Youth and Child Care Worker

Education

Career Development Coordinator	Academic Advisor	Community Training Specialist
Early Childhood Educator	Educational Counselor	Health & Safety Education
Life Skills Coach	Public Health Educator	Retirement Counselor
School Manager	Secondary School Teacher	Training & Development Officer
University Professor (requires a PhD)

Government

Campaign Manager	Canadian Forces Personnel	Census Enumerator
Chief Administrative Officer	Civil Liberties Lobbyist	Economic Development Officer
Elections Officer	Employment Equity Officer	Foreign Service Officer
Human Rights Officer	Legislative Aide	Legislator
Program Director	Public Policy Analyst	Volunteer Resource Manager

Health Care

Caseworker	Community Health Nurse	Disability Services Practitioner
Family Planner	Gerontologist	Health Care Administrator
Health Care Advocate	Health Management Professional	Health Researcher
Patient Advocate	Mental Health Aide	Mental Health Worker

Law & Criminal Justice

Indigenous Liaison Officer	Border Services Officer	Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Correctional Peace Officer	Crime Analyst	Criminal Investigator
Employment Equity Officer	Fraud Investigator	Immigration Officer
Case Worker	Legal Arbitrator	Paralegal
Pre-Law Preparation	Private Investigator	Probation Officer
Victim Services Officer	Animal Welfare Officer	Parole Officer

Research

Consumer Market Researcher	Data Analyst	Population Research Analyst
Sociologist (requires a Phd)	Institutional Historian	Laboratory Assistant
Market Research Analyst	Operations Research Analyst	Systems Analyst
Regional Development Analyst	Human Rights Officer	Mental Health Aide
Social Survey Researcher	Social Welfare Research Officer	Survey Interviewer