Pacific Policing

Careers in Sociology

There are many different career options available for Sociology graduates. Below are a few types of positions that Sociology graduates have acquired. Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available. Many positions require additional education or experience.

 

Government Business and Communications
  • Economic Development Officer
  • Activist
  • Border Services Officer
  • Census Field Officer
  • Citizenship and Immigration Officer
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Human Rights Officer
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Civil Liberties Advocate / Lobbyist
  • Political Aide
  • Politician
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Advertising Executive
  • Communications Specialist
  • Diversity Coordinator
  • Fundraiser
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Journalist
  • Labour Relations Officer
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Project Manager
  • Real Estate Appraiser
  • Travel Agent
  • Union Communication Specialist
  • Visa Officer

 

Community Affairs Corrections, Law, Courts
  • Abuse / Crisis Counsellor
  • Addictions Counsellor
  • Adoption Counsellor
  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Community Justice Coordinator
  • Community Worker
  • Developmental Service Worker
  • Employment / Career Counsellor
  • Family Justice Counsellor
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Housing Support Worker
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Mediator
  • Public Health Inspector
  • Recreation Coordinator
  • Liaison Officer
  • By-law Enforcement Officer
  • Case Management Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Court Administrator / Clerk
  • Court Liaison Worker
  • Court Reporter
  • Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • Family Court Support Worker
  • Judge
  • Legal Arbitrator
  • Paralegal
  • Penologist

 

Teaching / Education Research
  • Child Development Worker
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • Post-Secondary Education Administrator
  • Teacher / Professor
  • School Counsellor
  • School Resource Officer
  • Demographer
  • Librarian
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Social Welfare Research Officer

 

Non-Government Organisation
  • Facilitator
  • Mediator
  • Activist
  • Programme Officer
  • Programme Manager
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer