Meteorologists forecast weather; conduct research into weather, climate, and atmosphere; and provide consultation on atmospheric phenomena.

A bachelor's or master's degree in meteorology, physics, mathematics or in a related field is required.

A doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research scientist in meteorology.

Formal training of nine months is provided by Environment Canada for operational meteorologists.

Membership in the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society or, in Quebec, in l'Association professionelle des météorologistes du Québec is available, but voluntary, for qualified meteorologists.