Unit Group
2211 Chemical technologists and technicians
Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories, consulting engineering companies, in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and a variety of other manufacturing and processing industries, and by utilities, health, educational and government establishments.
Example Titles
analytical technician, chemical
biochemistry technologist
chemical analyst
chemical engineering technician
chemical engineering technologist
chemical laboratory analyst
chemical research technician
chemical technician
chemical technologist
food technologist
formulation technician
geochemical technician
industrial hygiene technologist
mass spectrometer technician
master dyer – textiles
paint technician
pilot plant technician
quality control technician – chemical processing
quality control technician – food processing
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Main duties
Chemical technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
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Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
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Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
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Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products
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Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures
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Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants
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Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards
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Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates
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Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.
Chemical technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
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Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses
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Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
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Compile records for analytical studies
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Assist in developing and conducting programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
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Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses, and environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection
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Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.
Employment requirements
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Chemical technologists usually require completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.
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Chemical technicians usually require completion of a one- or two-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology.
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National certification for chemical technologists and technicians is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.
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Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
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In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
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A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
Additional information
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Considerable mobility is possible among jobs within this occupational group.
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Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
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Some chemical technologists and technicians working in support of fundamental research in chemistry or biochemistry are university graduates.
Classified elsewhere
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Biochemistry technologists working as medical laboratory technologists (in 3211 Medical laboratory technologists )
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Process technicians who operate the controls of chemical or petrochemical processing plants (in 9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators )
Unit Group
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists plan, implement and oversee nutrition and food service programs. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, home health-care agencies and extended care facilities, community health centres, the food and beverage industry, the pharmaceutical industry, educational institutions, and government and sports organizations, or they may work as private consultants.
Example Titles
administrative dietitian
clinical dietitian
community nutritionist
consultant dietitian
dietitian
dietitian-nutritionist
nutrition specialist
nutritionist
public health dietitian
public health nutritionist
registered dietitian (RD)
research dietitian
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Main duties
Dietitians and nutritionists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, company cafeterias or similar settings
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Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
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Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
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Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
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Practice on an individual basis or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
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Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
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Work within industry in the development, testing and evaluation, and marketing of food and nutrition products or as a company representative supplying product related information to health professionals
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Confer with other health professionals, community groups, government and the media to provide consultation and advice in areas of nutrition interpretation, intervention and policy
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Supervise training of dietetic interns.
Dietitians and nutritionists may specialize in areas such as administrative dietetics, clinical dietetics, community dietetics, public health nutrition or research dietetics.
Employment requirements
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Dietitians require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry
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A period of supervised practical training.
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Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.
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Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, may be required for dietitians to practise.
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Nutritionists usually require similar education and training as dietitians.
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Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in Nova Scotia, (as a registered dietitian-nutritionist) in New Brunswick, Quebec and Alberta.
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Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.
Additional information
- Dietitians and nutritionists may progress to management positions through additional experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Dietary technicians (in 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) )
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Directors of dietetics (in 0311 Managers in health care )
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Food service supervisors (6311)
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Home economists (in 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers )
Unit Group
2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.
Example Titles
assayer
geological technician
geophysical technologist
groundwater technologist
log technician
marine geoscience technologist
metallurgical technologist
mineralogy technician
mining engineering technologist
mining technologist
petroleum engineering technologist
petroleum technician
petrology technician
reservoir engineering technician
rock mechanics technician
seismic technician
welding technologist
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Main duties
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Geological and mineral technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
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Configure, operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment
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Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
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Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
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Assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs
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Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
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Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures
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May supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs
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May conduct or supervise studies and programs related to mine development, mining methods, mine ventilation, lighting, drainage and ground control
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May assist engineers and metallurgists in specifying material selection, metal treatments or corrosion protection systems
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May assist hydrogeologists in evaluating groundwater and well circulation and in report preparation
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May develop specifications for heat treatment of metals or for welding, design welding fixtures, troubleshoot welding processes or quality problems and supervise welding projects
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May co-ordinate crew members’ activities during seismic tests.
Geological and mineral technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
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Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs and in environmental audits and related environmental protection activities
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Operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment
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Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
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Assist in preparing, transcribing or analyzing seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
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Assist in the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and in conducting physical and chemical laboratory tests
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Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies and in preparation of reports
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Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of geology, geophysics and petroleum and mining engineering.
Employment requirements
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Geological and mineral technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in geological technology, petroleum technology, petroleum engineering technology, hydrogeology or groundwater technology, mining technology, mining engineering technology, mineralogy, metallurgical technology, or welding technology.
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Geophysics technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics technology.
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Geological and mineral technicians usually require completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field.
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Certification in geological and mineral technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
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In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
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A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
Additional information
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There is limited mobility among occupations in this group.
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Mobility may be possible between geophysical technology and electronic technology.
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Mobility may be possible between some occupations in this group and related fields of civil engineering technology.
Classified elsewhere
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Civil engineering technologists and technicians (2231)
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Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (8222)
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Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
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Supervisors, mining and quarrying (8221)
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Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (2255)
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Technologists and technicians whose primary duties are to perform chemical laboratory tests (in 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians )
Unit Group
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
This unit group includes health professionals who diagnose and treat the diseases and injuries of patients and who are not elsewhere classified. This includes doctors of podiatric medicine, chiropodists and podiatrists, naturopaths, orthoptists and osteopaths. They work in private practices, clinics and hospitals.
Example Titles
chiropodist
doctor of osteopathy
doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)
foot specialist
naturopath
naturopathic doctor (ND)
orthoptist
osteopath
osteopathic physician
podiatrist
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Main duties
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
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Doctors of podiatric medicine are primary care practitioners who diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot and communicate diagnoses to patients. They treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications. Doctors of podiatric medicine may also perform surgery on the bones of the forefoot and the subcutaneous soft tissues of the foot.
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Chiropodists and diploma or first-degree trained podiatrists diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot and treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy and subcutaneous soft-tissue foot surgery.
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Naturopaths diagnose patients’ diseases and disorders and employ natural methods of healing such as acupuncture and acupressure, spinal manipulation, reflexology, hydrotherapy, herbal medicines, biochemical therapy, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and counselling in their treatment.
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Orthoptists work alongside ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders by performing specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement in patients and prescribing treatment such as eye exercises or patching regimens.
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Osteopaths or osteopathic physicians diagnose disorders and injuries of the musculo-skeletal, circulatory and nervous systems and treat patients with manipulative therapy, medications or surgery.
Employment requirements
Doctors of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)
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A four-year doctoral degree program in podiatric medicine available in the United States and in Quebec, normally following completion of a bachelor’s degree program, is required.
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A medical residency is required in Alberta and British Columbia.
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A doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) degree is required to practise podiatry in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
Chiropodists and podiatrists
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A three-year diploma program in chiropody (DCh) obtained in Canada
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or
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A first-degree program in podiatric medicine (D.Pod.M.) obtained abroad (United Kingdom) is usually required.
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A licence is required in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Naturopaths
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A university degree in pre-medical science is required.
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Completion of a university program in naturopathic medicine, obtained abroad
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or
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A four-year program in naturopathic medicine from a private institute is required.
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A licence is required in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Orthoptists
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A bachelor’s degree and completion of a two-year accredited training program in orthoptics are required.
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Certification with the Canadian Orthoptic Council is required.
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Continuing education is required for recertification with the Canadian Orthoptic Council.
Osteopaths
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A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a doctor of osteopathy program.
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A four-year program in osteopathic medicine leading to a doctor of osteopathy degree
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A one-year medical residency are required. These qualifications are usually obtained in the United States.
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A licence is required in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Additional information
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Chiropodist and podiatrist titles are used interchangeably in some provinces, although the title podiatrist is becoming more common. The use of the podiatrist job title does not necessarily refer to doctors of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.).
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Orthoptists often work as part of a medical team which includes ophthalmologists, opticians and other ophthalmic medical personnel.
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Orthoptists may also be trained as ophthalmic technicians or technologists.
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Osteopaths may obtain a licence as general practitioners.
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Osteopaths have full scope of practice in New Brunswick, Quebec and Alberta, and limited scope of practice (to practise osteopathic manipulative medicine) in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
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There are two licences in British Columbia for osteopaths – one allows the doctor of osteopathy full scope of practice rights, while the other limits practice to osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Classified elsewhere
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Chiropractors (3122)
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General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
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Practitioners of natural healing (3232)
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Specialist physicians (3111)
Unit Group
3143 Occupational therapists
Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and ageing to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
clinical occupational therapist
community occupational therapist
occupational therapist (OT)
occupational therapist, case manager
occupational therapist, research and development
occupational therapy rehabilitation consultant
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Main duties
Occupational therapists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Analyse clients’ capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
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Develop intervention programs to address clients’ needs related to self-care, work and leisure activities
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Maintain clients’ records
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Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
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Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
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May supervise support personnel and students and provide training.
Occupational therapists may specialize in working with specific populations such as children or adults, or persons with distinct problems such as dementia, traumatic brain injury and chronic pain, or provide special interventions such as return-to-work programs.
Employment requirements
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A university degree in occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork is required
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Graduation from an occupational therapy program approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is accepted in some provinces.
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Completion of the national certification examination may be required.
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Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces.
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Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is required in some provinces.
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Occupational therapists may obtain expertise in a particular area through additional training or experience.
Additional information
- Occupational therapists may progress to management or administrative positions through further training and experience.
Classified elsewhere
Unit Group
6315 Cleaning supervisors
Cleaning supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light Duty Cleaners (6731), Specialized Cleaners (6732), and Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (6733). Cleaning supervisors are employed by hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial establishments, home and office cleaning establishments and by various specialized cleaning companies.
Example Titles
building cleaning supervisor
carpet cleaning supervisor
cleaning supervisor
head custodian
housekeeping supervisor
window washing supervisor
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Main duties
Cleaning supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise and co-ordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors
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Inspect sites or facilities to ensure established safety and cleanliness standards are met
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Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
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Hire and train cleaning staff
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Prepare work schedule and co-ordinate activities with those of other departments
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Prepare budget, estimate costs and keep financial records
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Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
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May perform certain cleaning duties.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required.
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Previous supervisory experience may be required.
Classified elsewhere
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Building maintenance supervisors (in 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers )
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Executive housekeepers (6312)
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Specialized cleaners (6732)
Unit Group
6346 Funeral directors and embalmers
Funeral directors co-ordinate and arrange all aspects of funeral services. Embalmers prepare the remains of deceased persons for public visitation and burial. Funeral directors and embalmers are employed by funeral homes.
Example Titles
apprentice embalmer
embalmer
funeral director
mortician
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Main duties
Funeral directors perform some or all of the following duties:
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Consult with the family of the deceased regarding the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs
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Transfer, or arrange for the transfer of, the remains from the place of death to the funeral home
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Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible
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Issue death notices to newspapers
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Oversee the preparation of the remains, plan and schedule funeral services, co-ordinate burials and cremations and complete legal documents
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Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients
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Manage funeral home operations including hiring and directing staff, maintaining financial records, preparing accounts and ordering merchandise
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Supervise embalmers, funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff
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May perform same duties as embalmers.
Embalmers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Preserve, sanitize and prepare human remains for funeral services
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Perform cosmetic and restorative work on human remains
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Supervise funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff.
Employment requirements
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Completion of a one- to two-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program is usually required for funeral directors.
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Completion of a two- to three-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program
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or
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Completion of a three-year college program is required for embalmers.
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Funeral directors require licensure in most provinces and territories.
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Funeral directors may be required to be licensed embalmers depending on provincial requirements.
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Embalmers require licensure in all provinces.
Classified elsewhere
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Bereavement counsellors (in 4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors )
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Funeral home attendants (in 6742 Other service support occupations, n.e.c. )
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Funeral service general managers (in 0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. )
Unit Group
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
This unit group includes carpentry and cabinetmaking trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (7271) and Cabinetmakers (7272). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies.
Example Titles
cabinetmaking contractor
carpentry contractor
foreman/woman, finish carpenters
foreman/woman, form builders
foreman/woman, framers
foreman/woman, maintenance carpenters
supervisor, carpenters
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Main duties
Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
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Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
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Requisition materials and supplies
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Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
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Train or arrange for training of workers
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Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
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Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
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Prepare schedules and other reports
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May manage the operations of their own companies
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May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Several years of experience as a qualified carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
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Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.
Classified elsewhere
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Construction managers (0711)
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Home building and renovation managers (0712)
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Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (9224)
Unit Group
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for microcomputer and mainframe software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Example Titles
Web programmer
application programmer
business application programmer
computer game developer
computer programmer
e-business (electronic business) software developer
interactive media developer
multimedia developer
operating systems programmer
programmer analyst
scientific programmer
software developer
software programmer
systems programmer
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Main duties
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Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Write, modify, integrate and test software code
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Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
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Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
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Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
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Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
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Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
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May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
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May research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Interactive media developers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and Internet-based applications
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Program special effects software for film and video applications
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Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
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Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
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Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
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May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media developers
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May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Employment requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in computer science or in another discipline with a significant programming component
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or
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Completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
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Specialization in programming for engineering and scientific applications requires specific post-secondary study or experience.
Additional information
- Progression to information systems analyst, software engineer or Web designer is possible with experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Computer network technicians (2281)
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Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
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E-business managers (in 0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers )
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Graphic designers and illustrators (5241)
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Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
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Information systems testing technicians (2283)
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Software engineers and designers (2173)
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Web designers and developers (2175)
Unit Group
6321 Chefs
This unit group includes various types of chefs who plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and who prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, clubs and similar establishments, and on ships.
Example Titles
chef
corporate chef
executive chef
executive sous-chef
head chef
master chef
pastry chef
saucier
sous-chef
specialist chef
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Main duties
Executive chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
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Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services
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Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
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Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
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Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs
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Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
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Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
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Recruit and hire staff
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May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
Sous-chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
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Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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May plan menus and requisition food and kitchen supplies
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May prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
Chefs and specialist chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
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Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
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Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
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Create new recipes
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Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
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May plan menus
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May requisition food and kitchen supplies.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Cook’s trade certification, which is available in all provinces and territories, or equivalent credentials, training and experience, are required.
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Executive chefs usually require management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity
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and
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Experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.
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Sous-chefs, specialist chefs and chefs usually require several years of experience in commercial food preparation.
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Red Seal endorsement for cooks is also available to qualified chefs upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
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Chef de cuisine certification, administered by the Canadian Culinary Institute of the Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks (CFCC), is available to qualified chefs.
Additional information
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The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
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There is some mobility among the various types of chefs in this unit group.
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Executive chefs may progress to managerial positions in food preparation establishments.
Classified elsewhere
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Cooks (6322)
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Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (6711)
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Restaurant and food service managers (0631)
