Diaspora and Transnational Studies - Sample Occupations and Jobs

 

Sample Occupations and Jobs

“What can I do with my degree” and “How do I assess which job or career area will be a good fit for me” are questions that many university students ask themselves at various points during their time at university. Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs that graduates of this program can consider. The list provided is intended to give students ideas of the many possible directions and career areas they can further research and explore.

 

 

Sample Occupations

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Resource Library. Some positions require further education and experience.

  • Abuse / Crisis Counsellor
  • Acquisitions Editor
  • Anti-Oppression (AOP) Educator
  • Campaign & Advocacy Manager
  • Child & Youth Worker
  • Community-Based Researcher
  • Community Interpreter
  • Community Justice Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Community Worker
  • Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Crime Prevention Youth Coordinator
  • Cultural Program Officer
  • Demographer
  • Development Research Coordinator / Fundraiser
  • Employment Consultant
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Consultant
  • Family Court Support Worker
  • Foreign Language Instructor
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Human Rights Officer
  • Humanitarian Aid Worker
  • Immigration Officer
  • Intercultural Consultant
  • Interpreter
  • Journalist
  • Legal Assistant
  • Lobbyist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Mediator
  • Multicultural Education Specialist
  • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Program Officer
  • Paralegal
  • Policy Development Officer
  • Political Aide
  • Politician
  • Probation Officer
  • Public Health Outreach Worker
  • Public Policy Analyst

 

Sample Job Listings

Below is a sample of previous jobs. These sample jobs were found in the job postings and previous jobs on CLNx. This can provide some ideas of where jobs are or have been.

Note: It’s important to remember that job titles can vary depending on the company. Use keywords related to your field of interest when searching for jobs and concentrate on the skills listed in the job description.

  • Associate Editor, Grey House Publishing Canada
  • Business Marketing Manager, Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre
  • Civic Awareness Project Coordinator, Agincourt Community Services Association
  • Community Mediation Service Worker, St. Stephen’s Community House
  • Community Outreach & Development Coordinator, Parkdale Community Information Centre
  • Court Reporter, Henderson Reporting and Transcribing
  • Editorial Assistant, Department of Historical Studies, UTM
  • International Student Affairs, University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union
  • International Trade Officer, Global Affairs Canada
  • Professional Fundraiser, Public Outreach
  • Programs and Initiatives Coordinator, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, UTM
  • Recreation Group Coordinator, Epilepsy Toronto
  • Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Public Service
  • Settlement Worker, Catholic Crosscultural Services
  • Travel Advisor/Team Administrator, Butterfield & Robinson

 

Sample Areas of Employment

The following is a list of areas where graduates from this program typically look for career opportunities. These sectors in the labour market can be explored to identify the businesses and organizations within these areas and to learn about the breadth of opportunities that can be found here. In your research, look for factors influencing these sectors, and how this relates to the broader economy – if there is growth in these areas, then there may also be interesting work opportunities.   

  • Consulting firms
  • Cultural organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Hospitals & medical research facilities
  • Insurance companies
  • Legal services
  • Newspapers & magazines
  • Non-profit agencies
  • Public relation firms
  • Publishing houses
  • Research & development institutes
  • Social advocacy groups
  • Unions and workers’ compensation boards

 

 

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Updated May 2025