Urban and land use planners – NOC : 2153

Unit Group

2153 Urban and land use planners

Urban and land use planners develop plans and recommend policies for managing land use, physical facilities and associated services for urban and rural areas and remote regions. They are employed by all levels of government, land developers, engineering and other consulting companies, or may work as private consultants.

Example Titles

community and urban planner

environmental planner

land use planner

municipal planner

park planner

planner

recreation planner

regional planner

urban planner

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Main duties

Urban and land use planners perform some or all of the following duties:
Compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, legal, political, cultural, sociological, physical and other factors affecting land use
Confer with municipal, provincial and federal authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, lawyers, land developers, the public and special interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
Prepare plans for environmental protection, such as wildlife preserves, national and provincial parks, and protection of watersheds
Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings to present plans, proposals or planning studies to the general public and special interest groups
Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
Process application for land development permits and administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
Supervise and co-ordinate work of urban planning technicians and technologists.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, engineering or a related discipline is required.
A master’s degree in one of these disciplines may be required.
Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is usually required.
Membership in a provincial planning institute may be required in some provinces.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

Additional information

Progression to management positions in planning is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Architects (2151)
Architecture and science managers (0212)
Engineering managers (0211)
Land surveyors (2154)

Database analysts and data administrators – NOC : 2172

Unit Group

2172 Database analysts and data administrators

Database analysts design, develop and administer data management solutions using database management software. Data administrators develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Example Titles

data administrator

data custodian

data dictionary administrator

data warehouse analyst

database administrator (DBA)

database analyst

database architect

technical architect – database

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Main duties

Database analysts perform some or all of the following duties:
Collect and document user requirements
Design and develop database architecture for information systems projects
Design, construct, modify, integrate, implement and test data models and database management systems
Conduct research and provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining analysis.
May lead, co-ordinate or supervise other workers in this group.
Data administrators perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, data access rules and security
Develop policies and procedures for network and/or Internet database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
Conduct research and provide advice to other information systems professionals regarding the collection, availability, security and suitability of data
Write scripts related to stored procedures and triggers
May lead and co-ordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree, usually in computer science or in mathematics
or
Completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
Computer programming experience is usually required.

Classified elsewhere

Computer and information systems managers (0213)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
Software engineers and designers (2173)
Web designers and developers (2175)

Web designers and developers – NOC : 2175

Unit Group

2175 Web designers and developers

Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

Internet site designer

Internet site developer

Intranet site designer

Web designer

Web developer

Web manager

Web site developer

Webmaster

e-business Web site developer

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Main duties

Web designers and developers perform some or all of the following duties:
Consult with clients to develop and document Web site requirements
Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Web site
Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web-site related code
Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
May lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree, usually in computer science, communications or business
or
Completion of a college program in computer science, graphic arts, Web design or business is required.
Experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is usually required.

Classified elsewhere

Computer network technicians (2281)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
E-business managers (in 0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers )
Graphic designers and illustrators (5241)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
Information systems testing technicians (2283)
Network systems engineers (in 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) )

Meteorologists and climatologists – NOC : 2114

Unit Group

2114 Meteorologists and climatologists

Meteorologists and climatologists analyze and forecast weather, provide consultation on atmospheric phenomena and conduct research into the processes and phenomena of weather, climate and atmosphere. They are employed by all levels of government, natural resources and utility companies, the media and private consulting firms, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

air quality meteorologist

climatologist

hydrometeorologist

meteorologist

operational meteorologist

weather forecaster

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Main duties

Meteorologists and climatologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Analyze and interpret data obtained from meteorological stations, radar and satellite imagery and computer model output

Produce weather forecasts and provide weather consulting services for industries such as aviation, marine, agriculture and tourism, and to the general public

Disseminate weather forecasts and reports to the general public through a variety of media including radio, television, print and the Internet

Conduct research and provide consultation on the processes and determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather and climate, atmospheric dispersion, and physical and chemical transformation of pollutants

Develop and test mathematical computer models of weather and climate for experimental or operational use

Analyze the impact of industrial projects and human activity on the climate and quality of the air and work with the social science, engineering and economic communities to develop appropriate mitigation strategies

Participate in studies of the effect of weather on the environment

Provide consultation and advice to outside agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information

Make scientific presentations, publish reports, articles or popular texts for specialists, users or the general public

May engage in the design and development of new equipment and procedures for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or for related applications.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences or in a related field is required.

A doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research scientist in meteorology.

Formal training is provided by Environment Canada for operational meteorologists employed by the federal government.

Membership in the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society or, in Quebec, in l’Association professionelle des m?t?orologistes du Qu?bec is available, but voluntary, for qualified meteorologists.

Classified elsewhere

Announcers who broadcast weather forecasts (in 5231 Announcers and other broadcasters )

Classification Structure – 2

Civil engineers – NOC : 2131

Unit Group

2131 Civil engineers

Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. Civil engineers are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

bridge engineer

civil engineer

construction engineer

environmental engineer

geodetic engineer

geomatics engineer

highway engineer

hydraulics engineer

municipal engineer

project engineer, construction

public works engineer

sanitation engineer

structural engineer

surveying engineer

traffic engineer

transportation engineer

water management engineer

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Main duties

Civil engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements

Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications

Develop construction specifications and procedures

Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials

Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work

Conduct field services for civil works

Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations

Establish and monitor construction work schedules

Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations

Monitor air, water and soil quality and develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites

Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports

Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work

Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects

Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

A master’s degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

Additional information

There is considerable mobility between civil engineering specializations at the less senior levels.

Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Classified elsewhere

Chemical environmental engineers (in 2134 Chemical engineers )

Construction managers (0711)

Engineering managers (0211)

Geological engineers (2144)

Managers in transportation (0731)

Classification Structure – 2

Biological technologists and technicians – NOC : 2221

Unit Group

2221 Biological technologists and technicians

Biological technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, health, research and educational institutions, environmental consulting companies, and resource and utilities companies.

Example Titles

agricultural technician

agricultural technologist

agrology technician

aquaculture technician

bacteriological technician

biological laboratory technologist

botanical technician

fish hatchery technician

fisheries technician

food bacteriological technician

microbiology quality control technologist

microbiology technologist (except medical)

plant breeding technician

seed technologist

wildlife biology technician

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Main duties

Biological technologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Set up and conduct biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses in support of research and quality control in food production, sanitation, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology and other fields
Apply methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy
Perform experimental procedures in agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology and biomedical research
Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of fisheries stock, wildlife and other natural resources
Analyze data and prepare reports
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programs.

Biological technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

Assist in conducting biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
Perform limited range of technical functions in support of agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology, biomedical research and environmental protection
Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports.

Employment requirements

Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.
Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.

Additional information

There is limited mobility among occupations in this group.
Some technologists and technicians working in support of government and academic research in biology are university graduates.

Classified elsewhere

Agricultural and fish products inspectors (2222)
Biochemistry technologists and biochemistry laboratory technicians (in 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians )
Biologists and related scientists (2121)
Biomedical engineering technologists (in 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians )
Conservation and fishery officers (2224)
Forestry technologists and technicians (2223)
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (3212)
Medical laboratory technologists (3211)

Supervisors, logging and forestry – NOC : 8211

Unit Group

8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

Example Titles

forest operations supervisor

forestry crew supervisor

hook tender – logging

logging contractor

logging foreman/woman

production supervisor – logging

silviculture supervisor

woods foreman/woman

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Main duties

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

Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres
Oversee silvicultural activities such as scarification, planting and vegetation control
Schedule work crews, equipment and transportation for several work locations
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
Ensure that government regulations are met
Communicate with forestry technical, professional and management personnel regarding forest harvesting and forest management plans, procedures and schedules
Prepare production and other reports
Hire and train new workers.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a one- to three-year college program for forestry technologists or technicians may be required.
Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
A chemical application licence may be required.
An industrial first aid certificate may be required.

Classified elsewhere

Chain saw and skidder operators (8421)
Forestry technologists and technicians (2223)
Logging and forestry managers (in 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing )
Logging machinery operators (8241)
Silviculture and forestry workers (8422)

Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services – NOC : 8222

Unit Group

8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and by petroleum producing companies. This unit group includes oilfield consultants who may be self-employed.

Example Titles

fracturing supervisor

multi-service operator – oil field services

oilfield consultant

rig manager

toolpusher

well services crew supervisor

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Main duties

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

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition and procure materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of college or petroleum industry approved training courses is required.
Extensive experience in the occupations supervised is required.
A two-year college diploma in petroleum engineering technology may be required.
Certificates in first aid, hydrogen sulphide awareness, blowout prevention, well control, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) or other safety and technical subjects are required and are obtained by completing short courses.

Additional information

There is little mobility for supervisors from well services to well drilling.

Classified elsewhere

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (2212)
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (8232)
Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (8412)

Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers – NOC : 8232

Unit Group

8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers

Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and hoisting equipment on drilling and service rigs, and direct the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager. Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers operate specialized mechanical or electronic equipment, tools or instruments to provide services in conjunction with well drilling, completion or servicing. Workers in this unit group are employed by drilling and well service contractors, petroleum producing companies and well logging or testing companies.

Example Titles

assistant driller – oil and gas well drilling

directional drilling operator

downhole tool operator

drill stem tester

driller – oil and gas drilling

electric line operator

logging and perforating operator

service rig operator

slickline operator

well testing operator

wireline operator

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Main duties

Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers perform some or all of the following duties:

Direct rig crew in setting up rigs and drilling, completing or servicing oil and gas exploration and producing wells
Operate controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery
Train or arrange for training of crew
Maintain records of drilling and servicing operations
Ensure safety procedures are followed.

Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers perform some or all of the following duties:

Drive well service or wireline truck to well site
Assemble and attach equipment, tools or recorders to drill stem or wireline to conduct required procedures and tests
Operate or direct the operation of wireline or unit controls to lower, position and retrieve equipment and instruments
Operate recorders and computers in mobile testing or logging unit to collect data
May perform limited data interpretation.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers require three to six months of formal on-the-job training, college or petroleum industry-approved training courses and four or more years of work experience in subordinate rig crew positions.
A college diploma in drilling may be required.
Offshore work requires several years of experience in an equivalent position on land.
Certificates in first aid, hydrogen sulphide awareness, blowout prevention, well control, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) and a special oil well operator (boiler) certificate are required.
Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers require three to six months of formal on-the-job training and several years of experience in subordinate logging and testing positions or on drilling and servicing rigs.
Completion of a college program in electronics or engineering technology may be required for open hole well logging.
A provincial blaster’s licence, and seismic blaster and oil well blaster certification are required for well perforation services.

Additional information

Mobility between jobs on drilling and service rigs is limited by the differences in the machinery, tools and operations performed, but mobility is possible especially from drilling to service rigs.
Progression to crew supervisor or manager is possible with experience and additional education and training.

Classified elsewhere

Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (8412)
Rig managers (in 8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services )
Water well drillers (7373)

Supervisors, mining and quarrying – NOC : 8221

Unit Group

8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining operations and quarries. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines and quarries.

Example Titles

fill foreman/woman – underground mining

foreman/woman, underground mine

mine captain

mine foreman/woman

supervisor, mine

supervisor, quarry

supervisor, surface mine

track boss – underground mining

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Main duties

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

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who extract coal, minerals and ore; operate underground conveyances; and perform other services in support of underground mining, or of heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters and other workers in surface mining and quarrying
Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities
Oversee the safety of the mining or quarrying operations
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Requisition materials and supplies
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of a college or university program in mining technology or engineering may be required for some positions in this group.
Several years of experience in the occupations supervised are usually required.
Provincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor may be required.

Additional information

There is mobility between employers, especially for supervisors with post-secondary diplomas or degrees.
Mobility between surface mining, underground mining, coal or metal mining sectors may be limited by differences in production technologies and licensing requirements.

Classified elsewhere

Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction (7372)
Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (7521)
Mine labourers (8614)
Mine managers (in 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing )
Underground mine service and support workers (8411)
Underground production and development miners (8231)