Cooks – NOC : 6322

Unit Group

6322 Cooks

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and at construction and logging campsites. Apprentice cooks are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

apprentice cook

cook

dietary cook

first cook

grill cook

hospital cook

institutional cook

journeyman/woman cook

licensed cook

line cook

second cook

short order cook

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Main duties

Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
Oversee kitchen operations
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
May set up and oversee buffets
May clean kitchen and work area
May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
May hire and train kitchen staff.

Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks
or
Completion of college or other program in cooking
or
Several years of commercial cooking experience are required.
Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified cooks upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Additional information

The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
There is mobility among the various types of cooks in this group.
Progression to supervisory or more senior positions, such as chef, is possible with experience and training.

Classified elsewhere

Chefs (6321)
Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (6711)

Graphic arts technicians – NOC : 5223

Unit Group

5223 Graphic arts technicians

Graphic arts technicians assist in conceptualizing a project, interpreting design specifications or sketches, preparing the page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing production materials for press, electronic or multimedia publishing. They are employed by publishing, communications, advertising, marketing, printing and multimedia establishments, and by television and film production companies. They may also be self-employed.

Example Titles

animated cartoon technician

animation painter

computer graphics technician

graphics technician

multimedia graphic design technician

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Main duties

Graphic arts technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Review the graphic designer’s instructions
Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts
Capture elements such as titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphics, lettering and colour harmonization, using a computer
Produce computerized images and drawings
Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
Produce proofs and camera-ready materials and prepare film and any other prepress materials
Paint or ink individual cells of 2-D or 3-D animated drawings according to animator’s specifications using an electronic palette
Lay out, draw or paint letters, figures, logos and designs for windows, advertisements, billboards, vehicles, books and publications using specialized software or painting equipment
Work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Employment requirements

A college diploma in commercial or graphic arts, computer graphics or animated design is required.
Experience or training in multimedia design at a post-secondary, college or technical institution may be required.
Creative ability and artistic talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are required.

Additional information

Progression to graphic designer positions is possible with experience or supplementary training.

Classified elsewhere

Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations (9472)
Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (1452)
Desktop publishing specialists (in 1423 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations )
Graphic designers and illustrators (5241)

Audio and video recording technicians – NOC : 5225

Unit Group

5225 Audio and video recording technicians

Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.

Example Titles

audiovisual (AV) technician

multimedia sound technician

postproduction technician

radio technician

recording engineer

recording studio technician

sound effects editor

sound engineer

sound mixer

sound technician

video and sound recorder

video recording technician

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Main duties

Audio and video recording technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college or other program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field
or
Experience as a recording studio assistant is usually required.
Senior occupations in this unit group, such as recording and sound engineers, require experience.

Classified elsewhere

Broadcast technicians (5224)
Film and video camera operators (5222)
Film editors (in 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations )
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (5226)
Recording studio assistants (in 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts )

Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts – NOC : 5226

Unit Group

5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

This unit group includes a range of technical, co-ordinating and supervisory workers who co-ordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies.

Example Titles

costumier

gaffer

key grip

lighting technician

make-up artist – motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

program co-ordinator – broadcasting

property master – broadcasting

settings shop foreman/woman

special effects technician

stage manager

stunt co-ordinator

theatre technician

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Main duties

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

Floor managers co-ordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.
Key grips supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
Gaffers and lighting technicians set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.
Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians design and co-ordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.
Make-up artists apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.
Costumiers study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.
Settings shop foremen and forewomen assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets.
Property masters identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.

Employment requirements

For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field
and
Several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
Membership in a related union may be required.

Additional information

There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.

Classified elsewhere

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
Broadcast technicians (5224)
Film and video camera operators (5222)
Lighting designers (in 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers )
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts (5227)

Library and public archive technicians – NOC : 5211

Unit Group

5211 Library and public archive technicians

Library and public archive technicians assist users in accessing library or archive resources, assist in describing new acquisitions, participate in archive processing and storage, and conduct reference searches. They are employed by libraries and public archives.

Example Titles

archive technician

elementary school librarian

high school librarian

library technician

secondary school librarian

technical indexer – library

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Main duties

Library technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children’s and other specialized library programs.

Public archive technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids
Implement and update classification plans and records scheduling and disposal plans
Apply standards and policies for storage of records and archival materials
Codify and classify archival materials
Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases
Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage
Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
Research and retrieve archival materials
Participate in instructing and assisting users
Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems.

Employment requirements

Library technicians usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in library and information technology.
Public archive technicians require completion of a college diploma or certificate program in archive and document management technology.

Classified elsewhere

Archivists (5113)
Librarians (5111)
Library assistants and clerks (1451)
Records management technicians (1253)

Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries – NOC : 5212

Unit Group

5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries

This unit group includes workers who classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and install exhibits and displays, restore, maintain and store museum and gallery collections, frame artwork, and perform other functions in support of curatorial and conservation activities. They are employed in museums and galleries. Picture framers and taxidermists may also be employed in retail settings or may be self-employed. This unit group also includes museum and other interpreters who conduct guided tours. They are employed by art galleries, museums, parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic and heritage sites, and other locations.

Example Titles

art gallery preparator

conservation technician – museums and art galleries

curatorial assistant

heritage interpreter

museology technician

museum extension officer

museum interpreter

museum objects cataloguer

museum registrar

museum technician

paintings restoration technician

picture framer – museum and art gallery

restoration technician – museum

taxidermist

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Main duties

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

Conservation and restoration technicians assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.
Curatorial assistants assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts.
Museum interpreters conduct tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information concerning exhibits or sites.
Museum extension officers assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events.
Museology technicians protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage.
Museum registrars and cataloguers classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control.
Preparators construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping.
Picture framers fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work.
Taxidermists prepare and mount skins of birds or animals for preservation, scientific or display purposes.

Technical museum and gallery workers may specialize in a specific type of collection.

Employment requirements

Registrars, cataloguers and interpreters may require a university degree in a field related to museum and gallery work.
For other occupations in this unit group, completion of a college program in museum technology or conservation technology
or
Other technical or on-the-job training programs related to the work are required.

Additional information

Museum interpreters may require specific scientific or academic credentials for employment by some museums, nature centres or other sites.

Classified elsewhere

Assistant curators (in 5112 Conservators and curators )
Museum exhibit designers (in 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers )
Tour and travel guides (6531)

Broadcast technicians – NOC : 5224

Unit Group

5224 Broadcast technicians

Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet. They are employed by radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.

Example Titles

broadcast engineer

broadcast technician

broadcast transmitter operator

broadcasting switcher

master control room (MCR) equipment operator – broadcasting

master control room (MCR) technician – broadcasting

mobile broadcasting equipment operator

regional transmitter technician

short-wave receiving station technician

video transmission operator

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Main duties

Broadcast technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs
Operate and monitor radio and television broadcasting systems to broadcast, receive signals and to regulate clarity and range of sounds and colours of recordings or broadcasts
Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet
Make emergency repairs to equipment and substitute programs in case of signal failure
Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations and to air radio or television programs and commercials
May supervise other broadcast technicians.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college program in broadcast technology or electronics is usually required.
Senior and supervisory positions in this unit group require experience.

Classified elsewhere

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
Film and video camera operators (5222)
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (5226)

Broadcast technicians – NOC : 5224

broadcast engineer

broadcast field technician

broadcast maintenance technician

broadcast technician

broadcast transmitter operator

broadcasting control operator

broadcasting engineer

broadcasting switcher

broadcasting technician

broadcasting transmitter operator

control operator, broadcasting

control operator, transmission studio

control operator, video transmission studio

control room technician – broadcasting

master control room (MCR) equipment operator – broadcasting

master control room (MCR) technician – broadcasting

MCR (master control room) equipment operator

MCR (master control room) technician – broadcasting

mobile broadcasting equipment installer

mobile broadcasting equipment operator

mobile radio broadcasting supervisor

operator, broadcast transmitter

operator, broadcasting control

operator, broadcasting transmitter

operator, master control room (MCR) equipment – broadcasting

operator, mobile broadcasting equipment

operator, transmission control studio

operator, video transmission control studio

production switcher

regional transmitter technician

short-wave receiving station technician

supervisor, mobile radio broadcasting

supervisor, radio broadcasting equipment operators

supervisor, television broadcasting equipment operators

switcher, broadcasting

switcher, production

technician, regional transmitter

technician, short-wave receiving station

television switcher

transmission operator

transmission studio control operator

transmitter operator

transmitting operator

video control operator

video transmission operator

video transmission studio control operator

Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts – NOC : 5227

Unit Group

5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts

This unit group includes workers who perform support duties related to broadcasting and to the production of motion pictures and the performing arts. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies and by theatre and stage companies. This unit group also includes projectionists employed by movie theatres.

Example Titles

boom grip

camera crane operator

dresser – motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

lighting assistant

production assistant

projectionist

prompter

props person

script assistant

set builder

special effects assistant

spotlight operator

stagehand

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Main duties

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

Camera crane operators set up, assemble, adjust, maintain and replace reels and projector equipment; detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems; and change and install an electronic control panel using automated equipment.
Production assistants provide support to the director and producer, and are responsible for various aspects of production such as preparing schedules, setting up equipment, and making travel arrangements to various shooting locations.
Motion picture projectionists check the condition of the copy; set up and load film reels on movie theatre projection systems, adjust focus, sound levels and other projector and theatre settings; and maintain projection equipment.
Props persons and set builders assemble, repair, place, build and oversee props.
Script assistants distribute scripts to actors; keep detailed notes of all actions, positions and camera angles; and photograph and date scenes.
Grips and riggers rig, place, move and dismantle sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
Dressers clean, maintain, transport and store costumes, and assist performers to dress in costumes.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Most occupations in this unit group require completion of college courses in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field
or
A period of on-the-job training.
Certification for projectionists is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick. In Quebec, projectionists are regulated under operators of electrical machines, cinema equipment.
Projectionists are required to be licensed by their province of employment.

Additional information

There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.
Progression to related technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts is possible with additional training or experience.

Classified elsewhere

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
Broadcast technicians (5224)
Film and video camera operators (5222)
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (5226)

Pharmacists – NOC : 3131

Unit Group

3131 Pharmacists

Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and provide consultative services to both clients and health care providers. They are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, or they may be self-employed. Industrial pharmacists participate in the research, development, promotion and manufacture of pharmaceutical products. They are employed in pharmaceutical companies and government departments and agencies.

Example Titles

clinical pharmacist

community pharmacist

hospital pharmacist

industrial pharmacist

pharmacist

retail pharmacist

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Main duties

Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists perform some or all of the following duties:

Check prescriptions for proper dosage
Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the quantities of drugs and other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with correct quantity
Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals and advise them on indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
May supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff.

Industrial pharmacists perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in research for the development of new drugs
Formulate new drug products developed by medical researchers
Test new drug products for stability and to determine absorption and elimination patterns
Co-ordinate clinical investigations of new drugs
Control the quality of drug products during production to ensure that they meet standards of potency, purity, uniformity, stability and safety
Develop information materials concerning the uses, properties and risks of particular drugs
Evaluate labelling, packaging and advertising of drug products
Promote pharmaceutical products to health professionals.

Employment requirements

A bachelor of science degree in pharmacy is required.
Pharmacists also require practical training under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Licensure is required in all provinces and territories for community and hospital pharmacists.

Classified elsewhere

Chemists (2112)
Chiefs of pharmacy and pharmacy directors (in 0311 Managers in health care )
Pharmaceutical sales representatives (in 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade )
Pharmacologists (in 2121 Biologists and related scientists )
Pharmacy assistants (in 3414 Other assisting occupations in support of health services )
Pharmacy and drugstore managers (in 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers )
Pharmacy technicians (in 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) )