Caribbean jobs in weather

by Ria
(Tunapuna, Trinidad &Tobago)

I need to find Caribbean jobs in weather; what is required to become a meteorologists? for example,degrees in geography, physics, mathematics etc. Lastly, do you know of any meteorology schools in trinidad?

Barry's Response - Ria:

Hi, degrees in those fields are not required, but strengths in each of the disciplines you mention are certainly needed. There are schools in some countries which teach meteorology and award degrees in that field. They require prerequisite knowledge in math, physics, geography and chemistry in some cases.

In the Caribbean, you might check out these employers:

Department of Meteorology, Bahamas - Bahamas Department of Meteorology: This is the national meteorological agency, responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns and issuing weather alerts and warnings.

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology - The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology is based in Barbados and provides meteorological and hydrological services to the Caribbean. The center offers weather and climate training and research.

Barbados Meteorological Services - This is the island's national meteorological agency, which gives weather forecasts and warnings. For research and climate monitoring, it also collects and analyzes meteorological data.

Canefield Meteorological Services Canefield Airport - Canefield Meteorological Services Canefield Airport: This is the Dominica Meteorological Service's meteorological office. Dominica's weather forecasting and warning service.

Grenada Meteorological Service - The Grenada Meteorological Service monitors and forecasts weather patterns and issues weather alerts and warnings for the country.

Guyana Hydro-Meteorological Services - The Grenada Meteorological Service monitors and forecasts weather patterns and issues weather alerts and warnings for the country. It provides meteorological and hydrological services to Guyana, including weather forecasting, river and flood monitoring, and climate data analysis.

Meteorological Service, Jamaica - Jamaica's Meteorological Service is responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns and issuing weather alerts and warnings.

Meteorological Services, St. Lucia - Saint Lucia's Meteorological Services provides weather forecasts and warnings for the island. For research and climate monitoring, it also collects and analyzes meteorological data.

Meteorological Service, St. Vincent - It's the national meteorological agency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns and issuing weather alerts and warnings.

Meteorological Service Suriname - The Meteorological Service Suriname provides weather forecasts and warnings for Suriname. Additionally, it collects and analyzes meteorological data for research and climate monitoring. For those who are interested in pursuing a career in meteorology, the Caribbean Meteorological Institute in Barbados offers training and degree programs.

Trinidad and Tobago, Meteorological Services - The Meteorological Services of Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns and issuing weather alerts and warnings.

AAAS/NSF Science and Technology Policy Fellow - AAS/NSF Science and Technology Policy Fellow: Scientists and engineers get the chance to work for federal government agencies and congressional offices in the U.S. with a goal of helping develop science and technology policy.

They can point you in the direction for the proper education and credentials in your geographic region.

The Caribbean Meteorological Institute (in Barbados) offers the B. Sc., meteorological component of the B. Sc. in meteorology, under agreement with the Caribbean Meteorological Council.

You might want to contact the TTBS, Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards or the Meteorological Services Division of the Ministry of Public Utilities and the Environment. This is where you could check for Caribbean jobs in weather, as they are behind the National Meteorology of Trinidad and Tobago, and might be able to help you find the correct route to gaining the qualifications you desire.

This last one has a Canadian connection, thus is quite interesting for me. Bellairs Research Institute is a field station operated by McGill University in Montreal, Canada, on Barbados' west coast. A Canadian geologist named James Bellairs founded it in 1954.

Marine biology, ecology, geology, and archaeology are some of the fields the institute supports. Bellairs Research Institute attracts researchers from around the world for its diverse Caribbean environment. On-site labs, lecture facilities, and accommodations are available to visiting researchers. Besides coral reefs and marine reserves, it has a variety of terrestrial ecosystems, making it a great place to study the natural resources of the Caribbean.

In general, these employers are engaged in various aspects of meteorology, including weather forecasting, climate monitoring, data analysis, and research. Depending on the position and level of responsibility, they may require specific education and credentials for employment.



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