Aerospace engineers – NOC : 2146

Unit Group

2146 Aerospace engineers

Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.

Example Titles

aerodynamics engineer

aeronautical engineer

aerospace engineer

aircraft design engineer

stress engineer – aerospace

structural engineer, aerospace

systems engineer, aerospace

test engineer, aerospace

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Main duties

Aerospace engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems
Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling
Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
Supervise and co-ordinate the manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft
Co-ordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft
Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators
Develop the technical phases of logistical and operational support for aerospace vehicles and systems
Investigate and report on structural or other component or system failures, accidents or incidents and prepare recommendations for corrective action.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or in a related engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering or engineering physics, is required.
A master’s degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Additional information

There is considerable mobility between aerospace engineering specializations at the less senior levels.
Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
Aerospace engineers work closely with other scientists and engineers and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization.
Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Classified elsewhere

Aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) – avionics (in 2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors )
Aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) (in 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors )
Avionics engineers (in 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers )
Engineering managers (0211)
Mechanical engineers (2132)
Metallurgical and materials engineers (2142)

Other professional engineers, n.e.c. – NOC : 2148

Unit Group

2148 Other professional engineers, n.e.c.

This unit group includes agricultural and bio-resource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations which are not classified elsewhere.

Example Titles

agricultural engineer

bio-resource engineer

biomedical engineer

engineering physicist

engineering scientist

food processing engineer

marine engineer

naval architect

textile engineer

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Main duties

The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
Agricultural and bio-resource engineers design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
Biomedical engineers design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures; develop devices to assist persons with disabilities; advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
Engineering physicists and engineering scientists conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
Marine and naval engineers design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems.
Textile engineers design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.
A master’s degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Additional information

There is limited mobility between the engineering specializations included in this unit group.
Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Classified elsewhere

Biochemical and biotechnical engineers (in 2134 Chemical engineers )
Engineering managers (0211)
Marine engineer officers – water transport (in 2274 Engineer officers, water transport )
Physicists (in 2111 Physicists and astronomers )

Information systems testing technicians – NOC : 2283

Unit Group

2283 Information systems testing technicians

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Example Titles

application tester

application testing technician

software test co-ordinator

software tester

software testing technician

systems tester

systems testing technician

user acceptance tester

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Main duties

Information systems testing technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Develop and document software testing plans
Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
Execute, analyze and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.
College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.
Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Additional information

Progression to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development or systems analysis is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)
Computer network technicians (2281)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
Software engineers and designers (2173)
User support technicians (2282)
Web designers and developers (2175)

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers – NOC : 4166

Unit Group

4166 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

co-ordinator, special education

curriculum developer

curriculum planner

education consultant

education outreach program co-ordinator

education policy officer

education program co-ordinator

education program officer

education researcher

supervisor, education policy

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Main duties

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs
Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs
Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs
Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers
May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
A master’s degree in education may be required.
Specialized training or certification may be required.
Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
A teacher’s certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.

Additional information

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

College and other vocational instructors (4021)
Educational counsellors (4033)
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (4032)
Government managers – education policy development and program administration (0413)
Psychology assistants (except university) (in 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers )
Secondary school teachers (4031)

Sports officials and referees – NOC : 5253

Unit Group

5253 Sports officials and referees

Sports officials and referees observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions. They are employed by national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues.

Example Titles

athletics judge

clerk of the course – racetrack

figure skating judge

goal judge

harness racing starter

racetrack timer

referee

sports linesman/woman

sports official

umpire

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Main duties

Sports officials and referees perform some or all of the following duties:

Officiate at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed
Record lapsed time and keep scores during events or competitions
Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results
Compile scores and other athletic records
Establish and maintain rapport with coaches, players and organizing committees
Verify credentials of athletes or animals engaged in sports or related special events, and respond to written protests.

Employment requirements

Sports officials require certification by and registration with a sport governing body or commission.
Sports referees require completion of an officiating program offered by a sport governing body.

Classified elsewhere

Coaches (5252)
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (5254)

Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing – NOC : 9217

Unit Group

9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric, fur and leather products.

Example Titles

boot and shoe foreman/woman

canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman

cutting department foreman/woman, fabric

dye room supervisor

embroidery supervisor – fabric products

finishing supervisor – textiles

foreman/woman – textile processing

fur dressing foreman/woman

hat and cap makers foreman/woman

sample room foreman/woman, leather products

sewing machine operators supervisor

stitching department supervisor

supervisor, knitting

tannery foreman/woman

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Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate machines to process natural, synthetic and hybrid textile fibre, yarn and thread; bleach, dye and finish textiles; operate manufacturing machines to cut, stitch and produce fabric, fur or leather garments and other products; and inspect textiles products
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Post-secondary education in textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group.
Several years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required.
Experience may be required in a specific process, or with a specific product or type of equipment.

Additional information

There is some mobility among supervisory positions in this group.
Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (944)
Master dyers and textile colour technologists (in 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians )
Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (6342)
Technologists and technicians in textile manufacturing (in 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians )
Textile machinery mechanics (in 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics )

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers – NOC : 4164

Unit Group

4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

Aboriginal issues lobbyist

child welfare policy analyst

community social development officer

consumer advisor

home economist

housing policy analyst

human rights officer

international aid and development project officer

labour policy analyst

policy analyst, immigration

policy consultant, employment equity

program consultant, community policing

social policy researcher

social services planner

social survey researcher (except statistician)

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Main duties

The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:

Social policy researchers develop social programs, social legislation, or proposals based on demographic, social and economic analysis and the evaluation of pilot projects.
Home economists conduct research, advise consumers on the selection and proper use of food products, textiles and other consumer goods and teach household management skills. They may also provide consultative services in the areas of development and promotion of new food products, retail buying, social program administration and small business endeavours.
Housing policy analysts identify and assess economic, demographic, and social developments and report on their implications for housing policy.
International aid and development project officers plan, organize and administer foreign aid and international development policies and programs.
Social survey researchers develop questionnaires, co-ordinate and conduct surveys, analyse data, and compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy areas.
Social services planners conduct research, develop social programs, assess, co-ordinate and develop awareness of existing social services, and ensure that duplication of services is avoided. They may also work with land use planners to determine the impact of major land use plans for transportation, housing and recreational facilities projects.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required.
A master’s degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required.
Home economists require a bachelor’s degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, nutrition and food sciences or family and consumer studies.
Registration is available, but voluntary, for home economists but the use of the designation "Professional Home Economist" is regulated in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, and "Registered Professional Home Economist" in British Columbia.
Certified immigration consultants must be registered members of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants.

Additional information

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (4163)
Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (4162)
Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration (0411)
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (4165)
Home economics teachers (in 4031 Secondary school teachers )
Non-government managers in social policy (in 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services )
Social and community service workers (4212)
Social workers (4152)

Court officers and justices of the peace – NOC : 1227

Unit Group

1227 Court officers and justices of the peace

Court officers co-ordinate the administrative and procedural functions of federal, provincial and territorial courts, such as scheduling trials and overseeing the maintenance of court records. Justices of the peace administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants and perform other court-related duties such as conducting bail hearings. They are employed by federal and provincial courts.

Example Titles

Supreme Court registrar

co-ordinator of court services

commissioner of affidavits

commissioner of marriages

court administrator

court clerk supervisor

court officer

court registrar

deputy registrar – courts

judicial administrator

judicial court administrator

judicial officer

justice of the peace

manager, court services

registrar of bankruptcy

trial co-ordinator – courts

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Main duties

Court officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Co-ordinate administrative services and establish work priorities for court staff

Schedule court trials and arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings

Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants

Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements

Collect and record sheriff fees, transcription fees and other court administrative and services fees

Oversee the maintenance of judicial court records

Assist in preparing annual budgets

May be justices of the peace.

Justices of the peace perform some or all of the following duties:

Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants, including search warrants

Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations

Administer oaths

Conduct bail hearings

Release defendants on judges’ orders and explain rights and obligations

Hear evidence at trials on summary conviction offences and may preside over trials of criminal offences at the discretion of the chief judge of the jurisdiction or as provided for in federal, provincial or territorial statutes

Perform civil marriages.

Employment requirements

Court officers usually require a university degree in law, business or public administration or a college diploma in public administration or legal studies.

Completion of a justice registrar, justice of the peace or other court training program is required for court officers and justices of the peace.

Several years of experience as a court clerk or in another court service occupation are usually required.

Justices of the peace in the provinces are appointed by the lieutenant governor in council and, in the territories, by federally appointed territorial commissioners.

Additional information

Progression to senior positions such as senior court administrator is possible through experience.

The duties and responsibilities of justices of the peace vary significantly depending on the level of their authority. They may be employed part-time on a fee-for-service basis in small communities. Their duties range from receiving affidavits and similar documents, to presiding in courts and hearing and determining prosecutions under provincial/territorial and federal laws.

Classified elsewhere

Administrative officers (1221)

Court clerks (1416)

Paralegal and related occupations (4211)

Sheriffs and bailiffs (4421)

Classification Structure – 1

Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers – NOC : 1228

Unit Group

1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers

This unit group includes government officers who administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, employment insurance, customs and tax revenue. They are employed by government agencies.

Example Titles

border services officer

customs inspector

customs officer

employment insurance agent

employment insurance benefits control officer

immigration agent – government services

immigration examining officer

revenue officer

tax collection officer

tax enforcement officer

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Main duties

Employment insurance officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Determine the eligibility of persons applying for employment insurance benefits

Ascertain the facts on such issues as reasons for loss of employment and availability for work

Monitor the payments of benefits throughout the duration of a claim and investigate claimants when there appears to be fraud or abuse.

Immigration officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Determine admissibility of persons seeking entry into Canada by examining documents and conducting interviews

Grant landed-immigrant status, admit persons or order detention or deportation

Locate and apprehend persons presumed to be infringing on immigration laws

Assist in the removal of deported people by seeking authorization from receiving countries and securing necessary travel documents

Appear as a witness in cases related to immigration appeals.

Border services officers and customs inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

Question persons at border points to determine the admissibility of goods and assess duty

Inspect baggage to detect undeclared merchandise, or contraband

Inform manufacturers and shippers of customs and laws and procedures

Observe fabrication of articles affected by customs laws and conduct appraisals

Board carriers arriving from foreign countries to determine nature of cargo to ensure compliance with customs and commerce laws

Inspect goods imported by mail

May arrest and detain individuals suspected of having committed a criminal offence under the Customs Act or certain other designated Criminal Code offences until police intervention is possible.

Excise tax revenue officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud

Examine accounting systems and internal controls of organizations

Provide advice on reporting and evaluation methods for goods subject to taxation

Prepare briefs and assist in searching and seizing records, and in preparing charges for court cases.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma is usually required.

Several years of related administrative or regulatory experience may be required.

Completion of specialized government training is required.

Additional information

Progression to managerial positions in these fields is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Financial auditors and accountants (1111)

Managers responsible for immigration or employment insurance (in 0411 Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration )

Managers responsible for taxation revenue or customs (in 0412 Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration )

Other financial officers (1114)

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (4164)

Classification Structure – 1

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors – NOC : 3011

Unit Group

3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.

Example Titles

nursing care co-ordinator

nursing services co-ordinator

nursing supervisor

patient care co-ordinator – nursing

psychiatric nursing supervisor

public health nursing supervisor

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Main duties

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
Evaluate patients’ needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
May provide direct patient care.

Employment requirements

Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing, or registered psychiatric nursing, program is required.
Courses in management studies or a degree, diploma or certificate in management or administration may be required.
Registration as a registered nurse by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required or registration as a registered psychiatric nurse in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon is required.
Clinical experience as a registered nurse, or as a registered psychiatric nurse, is required.

Additional information

Progression to management positions, such as director of nursing, is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Directors of nursing and nursing unit administrators (in 0311 Managers in health care )