• Operate analog or digital airborne remote sensing equipment such as survey film or digital cameras, laser or radar sensors and scanners to prepare images, data and graphic reports, maps and charts from airborne or satellite data
• Develop specialized analog and computer software specific routines to customize and integrate image analysis
• Inspect quality of recorded images, verify the integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems, and adjust equipment as required.

• Operate specialized computer hardware and software and peripheral equipment to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data
• Develop specialized computer software routines, Internet based GIS, database and business applications to customize geographic information
• Work with external organizations on data transfer and systems compatibility issues
• Perform data entry and editing activities and maintenance operations to systems following pre-determined calibration procedures
• Integrate external software such as spreadsheets and statistical packages with GIS software
• Train and provide technical support for GIS users.

• Plan map content, format and design and compile required data from aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports and other maps
• Generate maps and related graphs and charts using digital mapping techniques, computer interactive graphics, computer assisted design and drafting (CAD) software, traditional drafting methods and computer or traditional scribing tools
• Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Examine and interpret aerial photographs to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics and related charts
• Operate digitized stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment to provide three-dimensional optical models of terrain, to trace maps, and to prepare charts and tables
• Monitor recording quality and adjust equipment as required and inspect quality of recorded images.

• Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, precipitation and cloud, wind and ultraviolet conditions
• Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters and snow conditions, and participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain
• Maintain climatological databases, analyze and interpret weather data and participate in the production of weather maps, charts and reports
• Install, inspect, monitor, calibrate and maintain meteorological equipment and instruments.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Geomatics technologists require completion of a two- to three-year college program in cartography, photogrammetry, aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information system or geomatics.
• Geomatics technicians require completion of a one- to two-year college program in cartography, photogrammetry, aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information system or geomatics.
• In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title ”Professional Technologist”.
• Meteorological technicians require completion of a one-year meteorological technician program provided by the Meteorological Service of Canada.
• Further specialized training is available for meteorological technicians, and may be required by some employers.

• Geomatics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing the collection, analysis and presentation of geographically referenced data.
• Mobility is possible between some occupations in this unit group.

• Airborne geophysical equipment operators (in 2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians )
• Drafting technologists and technicians (2253)
• Engineering technologists and technicians who apply geotechnical and topographical information to land use and urban planning (in 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians )
• Geomatics engineers and surveying engineers (in 2131 Civil engineers )
• Land surveyors (2154)
• Land survey technologists and technicians (2254)
• Meteorologists and climatologists (2114)

• Inspect the sanitary conditions of restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions
• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment to identify sources of pollution
• Collect samples of water for analysis; measure physical, biological and chemical workplace hazards; and conduct safety and environmental audits
• Investigate health and safety related complaints, spills of hazardous chemicals, outbreaks of diseases or poisonings and workplace accidents
• Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public
• Develop, implement and evaluate health and safety programs and strategies
• Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or to close an establishment contravening municipal, provincial or federal regulations
• Provide consultation and deliver training programs to employers, employees and the general public on issues of public health, environmental protection or workplace safety.

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required.
• In some establishments, several years of related work experience and the completion of in-house training courses may substitute for formal education.
• Public health inspectors employed outside Quebec require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.

• By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. (4423)
• Construction inspectors (2264)
• Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (2262)
• Occupational hygienists and ergonomists (in 4161 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers )

• Set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and other non-destructive testing methods
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Organize and report test results
• May perform specialized inspections using acoustic emission, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography testing methods
• May instruct and supervise trainees.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program may be required.
• Additional classroom and on-the-job training is required for certification in non-destructive testing.
• Non-destructive testing certification by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers.
• Industrial radiographers using a radioactive isotope must pass an examination to be recognized as a certified exposure device operator by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
• Welding inspector certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau is available in three levels and may be required by employers.
• Boiler and pressure vessel, process pipeline and above-ground storage tank inspector certification is available from the American Petroleum Institute.

• Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (2262)
• Radiographic or ultrasonic equipment operating occupations in medical laboratories or hospitals (in 321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) )

• Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Develop and carry out work study and related programs
• Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs
• Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.

• Assist in the design of plant layouts
• Conduct work measurement or other studies
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes.

• Completion of a two- or three-year college program or equivalent in industrial engineering technology, pulp and paper technology, plastics technology, textile technology, manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technologists.
• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in industrial engineering technology or in a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technicians.
• Certification in industrial engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is available through provincial or territorial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
• A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
• A college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers.
• In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."

• There is mobility to related fields such as technical sales.
• Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

• Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades (723)
• Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (6221)
• Textile technologists/technicians working in support of chemical dyeing and finishing and quality control technologists/technicians in food or chemical industries or laboratories (in 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians )

Unit Group

0111 Financial Managers

Financial managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. They developand implement the financial policies and systems of establishments. Financial managers establish performance standards and prepare various financial reportsfor senior management. They are employed in financial and accounting departments in companies throughout the private sector and in government.

Example Titles

controller – financial services

director – financial services

director of accounting

finance director

financial administrator

manager, financial control

manager, financial planning and analysis

manager, internal audit services

treasurer

accounting and financial control chief

accounting and financial control director

accounting department manager

accounting director

accounting manager

accounting manager – financial services department

accounting office manager

administrator, pension plans

assigned public accountants chief

assistant accounting manager

assistant treasurer – finances

audit and compliance director

auditing department manager

chief, accounting and financial control

collections department manager

controller – financial services

corporate budgeting and analysis manager

corporate financing manager

corporate risk department manager

department manager, collections

director – financial services

director of accounting

director, accounting and financial control

director, audit and compliance

director, budget and sectoral profitability

director, finance

director, financial evaluations

director, financial planning and reporting

director, financing and administration

director-treasurer – financial services

finance and control manager

finance chief

finance director

finance manager

financial administrator

financial audit manager

financial control manager

financial controller

financial director

financial evaluations director

financial manager

financial planning and advisory service manager

financial planning and analysis manager

financial planning and reporting director

financial planning and reporting manager

financial resources service co-ordinator

financing and administration director

group accounting manager

independent public accountants chief

internal audit manager

internal audit services manager

investments research director

manager of accounting department

manager of auditing department

manager, accounting

manager, auditing department

manager, collection

manager, corporate budgeting and analysis

manager, corporate financing

manager, corporate risk department

manager, finance

manager, financial control

manager, financial planning and analysis

manager, financial planning and reporting

manager, internal audit services

manager, internal audits

manager, pension services

pension plans administrator

pension services manager

regional controller – financial services

research director, investments

revenue accounting and controls section chief

treasurer

treasurer and controller – finances

Main duties

Financial managers perform some or all of the followingduties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operationof an accounting, audit or other financial department

Develop and implement the financial policies, systems andprocedures of an establishment

Prepare or co-ordinate the preparation of financialstatements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial managementreports

Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, andanalyze and correct estimates

Supervise the development and implementation of financialsimulation models

Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting proceduresand investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures,operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to seniormanagers and other department or regional managers

Recruit, organize, train and manage staff

Act as liaison between the organization and itsshareholders, the investing public and external financial analysts

Establish profitability standards for investment activitiesand handle mergers and/or acquisitions

Notify and report to senior management concerning any trendsthat are critical to the organization’s financial performance.

Employmentrequirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics,commerce or a related field is required.

A master’s degree in business administration (concentrationin finance), or another master’s level management program may be required.

Several years of experience in accounting, auditing,budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities arerequired.

Accounting and audit managers may require a recognizedaccounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA).

Additionalinformation

Progression to senior management positions, such asvice-president of finance, is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Banking, credit and other investment managers (0122)

Managers of accounting and auditing firms (in 0125 Otherbusiness services managers )

Senior managers – financial, communications and otherbusiness services (0013)

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