Film and video camera operators – NOC : 5222

Unit Group

5222 Film and video camera operators

Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. They are employed by television networks and stations, motion picture and video production companies and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.

Example Titles

assistant camera operator

camera operator

electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator

film camera operator

motion picture camera operator

studio camera operator

television camera operator

video camera operator

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Main duties

Film and video camera operators perform some or all of the following duties:

Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition
Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts
Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets
Test, maintain and store equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college or technical program in broadcasting, audio-visual technology or a related field
and
Experience as an assistant camera operator are usually required.
Creative and technical ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and experience, may be required.

Additional information

Progression to supervisory or director of photography positions is possible with additional training and experience.

Classified elsewhere

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
AV (audiovisual) assistants (in 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts )
Filmmakers and directors of photography (in 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations )
Photographers (5221)
Video artists (in 5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists )
Video transmission operators (in 5224 Broadcast technicians )

Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries – NOC : 2161

Unit Group

2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries

Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.

Example Titles

actuary

biostatistician

consulting actuary

demographer

insurance actuary

mathematician

statistical analyst

statistician

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Main duties

Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries perform some or all of the following duties:

Mathematicians conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas of mathematics such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic and apply mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in scientific fields such as physical science, engineering, computer science or other fields such as operations research, business or management.
Statisticians conduct research into the mathematical basis of the science of statistics, develop statistical methodology and advise on the practical application of statistical methodology. They also apply statistical theory and methods to provide information in scientific and other fields such as biological and agricultural science, business and economics, physical sciences and engineering, and the social sciences.
Actuaries apply mathematical models to forecast and calculate the probable future costs of insurance and pension benefits. They design life, health, and property insurance policies, and calculate premiums, contributions and benefits for insurance policies, and pension and superannuation plans. They may assist investment fund managers in portfolio asset allocation decisions and risk management. They also use these techniques to provide legal evidence on the value of future earnings.

Employment requirements

Mathematicians and statisticians usually require a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics.
Actuaries usually require post-secondary education in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, commerce or business administration.
Actuaries are conferred fellowships through the Canadian Institute of Actuaries upon successful completion of professional examinations
and
Three years of work experience in the actuarial field as an actuarial assistant or in a related position.

Additional information

With experience, actuaries may progress to managerial positions in consulting, insurance and finance. They may also be self-employed.

Classified elsewhere

Financial and investment analysts (1112)
Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
Financial managers (0111)
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)
Other financial officers (1114)
Statistical officers and related research support occupations (1254)

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics – NOC : 7311

Unit Group

7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This unit group includes industrial textile machinery mechanics and repairers. Construction millwrights are employed by millwrighting contractors. Industrial mechanics are employed in manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments.

Example Titles

card fixer

card grinder

construction millwright

fixer, textile machinery

industrial mechanic

industrial mechanic apprentice

industrial sewing machine mechanic

knitting machine mechanic

loom fixer

loom technician

maintenance millwright

mechanic, textile machines

millwright

millwright apprentice

open-end technician

plant equipment mechanic

spinning fixer

textile fixer

treatment plant maintenance mechanic

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Main duties

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:

Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools
Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
or
A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in industrial machinery repair or millwrighting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
Textile machinery mechanics hired from other industries may require additional training in textile processes and experience as a textile manufacturing machinery operator.
Industrial mechanic (millwright) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
Construction millwright trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
Industrial sewing machine mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified industrial mechanics or millwrights upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Additional information

Construction millwrights are mostly engaged in the initial installation of industrial plant machinery and equipment; industrial mechanics are more concerned with the post-installation maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
Industrial mechanics and millwrights may be cross-trained in a second trade such as pipefitting, welding, machining or electrical maintenance.
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (7312)
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
Supervisors of industrial mechanics and millwrights (in 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades )

Information systems analysts and consultants – NOC : 2171

Unit Group

2171 Information systems analysts and consultants

Information systems analysts and consultants analyze systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

IT (information technology) consultant

computer systems analyst

informatics consultant

informatics security analyst

information systems business analyst

information systems quality assurance analyst

management information systems (MIS) analyst

systems auditor

systems consultant

systems security analyst

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Main duties

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

Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline
or
Completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Classified elsewhere

Computer and information systems managers (0213)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
Professional occupations in business management consulting (1122)
Software engineers and designers (2173)
Web designers and developers (2175)

Post-secondary teaching and research assistants – NOC : 4012

Unit Group

4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants

Post-secondary teaching and research assistants assist university professors, community college and CEGEP teachers and other faculty members in teaching and research activities at universities and colleges.

Example Titles

college laboratory assistant

college teaching assistant

graduate assistant – university

post-secondary research assistant

research assistant, university

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Main duties

Post-secondary teaching assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

Organize reference materials, visual aids and other materials as required by university professors or college teachers for lectures
Conduct seminars, discussion groups and laboratory sessions to supplement lectures
Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations
Grade examinations, term papers and laboratory reports.

Research assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct literature reviews, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for use in scholarly publications
Compile research results and assist professors in the analysis of results and the preparation of journal articles or papers.

Post-secondary teaching and research assistants specialize in a subject matter based on their field of study.

Employment requirements

Enrolment in a university or college program is required.

Classified elsewhere

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (4413)
Other instructors (4216)

Medical laboratory technologists – NOC : 3211

Unit Group

3211 Medical laboratory technologists

Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, research facilities and post-secondary educational institutions. Medical laboratory technologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

clinical immunology technologist

cytogenetics technologist – medical laboratory

histology technologist

immunohematology technologist

medical laboratory supervisor

medical laboratory technologist

medical technologist – medical laboratory

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Main duties

Medical laboratory technologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment
Conduct chemical analyses of blood, urine, and cerebrospinal and other body fluids
Study blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions
Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics
Perform blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes
Establish procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments
Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
May supervise and train other medical laboratory technical staff, students and helpers
May assist pathologists during autopsies.

Medical laboratory technologists may specialize in areas such as clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, histotechnology, immunohematology, cytotechnology and cytogenetics.

Employment requirements

A two- or three-year college program in medical laboratory technology is required
and
A period of supervised practical training may be required.
Registration with a regulatory body is required in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is usually required by employers.

Classified elsewhere

Life science technologists in non-medical laboratories (in 2221 Biological technologists and technicians )
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (3212)
Physical science technologists in non-medical laboratories (in 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians )

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians – NOC : 3213

Unit Group

3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. They are employed in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, animal shelters, humane societies, zoos, animal research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and government. Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

animal health technician

animal health technologist

laboratory animal technician

registered veterinary technician (RVT)

veterinarian assistant

veterinary technician

veterinary technologist

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Main duties

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Produce radiographs, collect and analyse samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems
Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery by preparing surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anaesthetics and cleaning up after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of a veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian
Provide wound and bandage care
Conduct specialized procedures such as animal identification and hoof trimming
Educate and advise clients on animal health care including nutrition and home care
Assist in laboratory research
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.

Employment requirements

Completion of a two- or three-year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.
Successful completion of a national registration examination may be required in some employment settings.
Registration with provincial animal health technologists’ or veterinary technicians’ associations is available, and is mandatory in some provinces.

Additional information

With experience, animal health technologists and veterinary technicians may progress to supervisory positions.

Classified elsewhere

Pet groomers and animal care workers (6563)

Medical radiation technologists – NOC : 3215

Unit Group

3215 Medical radiation technologists

This unit group includes technologists who operate radiographic and radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment and produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. They are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics, radiological laboratories, colleges and universities. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

X-ray (radiology) technician

clinical instructor, radiation therapy

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist

mammography technician

nuclear medicine clinical instructor

nuclear medicine technologist

radiation oncology technologist

radiation therapist

radiation therapy technologist (RTT)

radiography technologist

radiological technologist

radiotherapy technician

supervisor, nuclear medicine technologists

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Main duties

Radiological technologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury
Record and process patient data
Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the radiographic examination
Explain procedures, position patient and equipment and apply radiation protection measures
May train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiological technologists.

Nuclear medicine technologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, such as radionuclides and other tracer materials to patients or to biological samples
Operate radiation detection equipment, such as gamma cameras, scanners, scintillation counters, tomodensitometers and ionization chambers, to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease
Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens, such as blood, urine and faeces
Record and process results of procedures
Check equipment to ensure proper operation
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination
Apply radiation protection measures
May train and supervise student nuclear medicine technologists or supervise other nuclear medicine technologists.

Radiation therapists perform some or all of the following duties:

Operate linear accelerators, cobalt 60, X-ray and other radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes and the construction of devices such as plaster casts and acrylic moulds to assist with administration of radiation treatment
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient’s physical and psychological well-being during the entire course of treatment
Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
May train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists or supervise other radiotherapy technologists.

Radiological technologists may specialize in areas such as computerized tomography, angiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology, dosimetry, stereotaxy or brachytherapy.

Employment requirements

Completion of a two- to three-year college, hospital or other approved program in diagnostic radiography or magnetic resonance imaging (for radiological technologists and magnetic resonance technologists), nuclear medicine technology (for nuclear medicine technologists) or radiation therapy (for radiation therapists)
or
A bachelor of health sciences in radiography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy
and
A period of supervised practical training are required.
Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces.
Certification by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is required in all provinces except Quebec.

Additional information

There is no mobility between the three types of medical radiation technologists without further training.
Experience as a medical radiation technologist is required for supervisors and instructors.

Classified elsewhere

Other medical technologists and technicians (in 321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) )

Allied primary health practitioners – NOC : 3124

Unit Group

3124 Allied primary health practitioners

This unit group includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives who provide primary health care and treatment in conjunction with physicians and in collaboration with other health professionals. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide a range of health services to patients delivering preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients’ health. Midwives provide full-course care to women and their babies during the pre- and post-natal period. Nurse practitioners are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres. Physician assistants usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals and clinics. Midwives are employed in hospitals, clinics, birthing centres or in private practice.

Example Titles

anesthesia assistant

midwife

nurse practitioner

nurse practitioner – extended class

physician assistant

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Main duties

Nurse practitioners perform some or all of the following duties:

Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health
Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
Inoculate and vaccinate patients
Advise patients and their families on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team such as family physicians, therapists and nutritionists to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.

Physician assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
Formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patients’ progress
Inoculate and vaccinate patients
Perform and assist in minor surgery
Provide health maintenance education
May participate in research activities.

Midwives perform some or all of the following duties:

Provide primary, full-course, care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-natal period including monitoring the health of mother and baby
Manage labour and spontaneous normal deliveries
Care for, assess and monitor the health of newborns and refer infants to appropriate medical services as required
Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants.

Employment requirements

Nurse practitioners usually require a master’s degree in nursing; or completion of a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education; and several years of practice as a registered nurse.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for nurse practitioners in all provinces and territories.
Physician assistants require completion of a university degree in a physician assistant program.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for physician assistants in Manitoba.
Midwives require completion of an undergraduate university degree program in midwifery or its equivalent and a period of supervised practical training.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for midwives in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

Additional information

There is no mobility between these occupations without further training.

Classified elsewhere

General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
Managers in health care (0311)
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (3125)
Practitioners of natural healing (3232)
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)
Specialist physicians (3111)

Other services supervisors – NOC : 6316

Unit Group

6316 Other services supervisors

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, pressing and finishing workers, theatre ushers and attendants, sports and recreation club workers, commissionaires, security guards and other service workers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by service establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Example Titles

campground supervisor

dry cleaning supervisor

foreman/woman – laundry and dry cleaning

laundry supervisor

parking lot supervisor

production supervisor, dry cleaning

supervisor, clubhouse attendants

supervisor, commissionaires

supervisor, security guards

supervisor, ski lift attendants

supervisor, theatre attendants

supervisor, ticket takers

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Main duties

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

Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, pressing and finishing workers, theatre ushers and attendants, sports and recreation club workers, commissionaires, security guards and other service workers not elsewhere classified
Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arrange for maintenance and repair work
Monitor quality and production levels
May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of college courses related to the area supervised may be required.
Experience in the occupation supervised is usually required.
Certification or licensing may be required for some occupations in this group (i.e., supervisors of commissionaires or security guards).

Additional information

Progression to managerial positions is possible with additional training or experience.

Classified elsewhere

Cleaning supervisors (6315)
Executive housekeepers (6312)
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (0651)
Retail sales supervisors (6211)