Health Warriors Network

• Related School Subjects Language Arts; Languages (other than English); Mathematics; Science (Biology; and Chemistry); and Social Studies
• Field of Study Education and Library Studies; Sciences; Social Sciences, Law and Religious Studies; and Social, Community and Protective Services
• Duties
• Working Conditions

  Research psychologists spend most of their time in offices and research laboratories. Other types of psychologists may work in a variety of settings. Some routinely travel to several locations (for example, school to school).

  Psychologists' hours of work vary depending on their circumstances and the needs of their customers. They may work regular office hours or do some evening and weekend work as well.

• Personal
• Education
• Advancement
• Salary

  According to the 2009 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, Albertans in the Psychologists group earned from $14.08 to $53.28 an hour. The average wage was $39.19 an hour.

  For more detailed information, see WAGEinfo.

• Other Sources

  Post-secondary institution calendars and websites (see Educational Requirements above)

  EDinfo website: www.alis.alberta.ca/edinfo

  Canadian Psychological Association website: www.cpa.ca

  College of Alberta Psychologists website: www.cap.ab.ca

  Psychologists' Association of Alberta website: www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca

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