Unit Group
5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.
Example Titles
art teacher (except primary, secondary and post-secondary education)
artist
artistic painter
portrait painter
sculptor
silkscreen artist
watercolourist
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Main duties
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Painters create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.
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Sculptors create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.
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Art instructors and teachers teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.
Employment requirements
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Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of the safe use of materials, tools and equipment are required. Art programs are offered at universities, colleges and private art schools.
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A college diploma in fine arts techniques may be required.
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Art instructors and teachers may be required to have a university degree or college diploma in a field related to art.
Classified elsewhere
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Artisans and craftspersons (5244)
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Art teachers (in 4011, 4021, 4031, 4032 – university, post-secondary, secondary and elementary education) (in 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators )
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Graphic designers and illustrators (5241)
Unit Group
5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
Announcers and other broadcasters read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages and host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television. They are primarily employed by radio and television stations and networks and by commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television.
Example Titles
announcer
broadcaster
disc jockey – broadcast
news reader
radio host/hostess
sports announcer
talk show host/hostess
television host/hostess
traffic reporter
weather reporter
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Main duties
Announcers and other broadcasters perform some or all of the following duties:
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Select and introduce music, videos and other entertainment material for broadcast, and make commercial and public service announcements
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Act as host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests and conduct proceedings of shows or programs
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Read news, sports and weather for radio and television
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Report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services
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Report on traffic conditions by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle
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May present own material or material prepared by others.
Employment requirements
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Completion of a college radio or television arts program is usually required.
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Practical training, such as work at a college radio station, may be required.
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Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
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Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required.
Additional information
- Movement to occupations in journalism is possible for those with an educational background in journalism or a related field.
Classified elsewhere
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Broadcast journalists who prepare and present their own reports (in 5123 Journalists )
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Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts (5227)
Unit Group
5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
This unit group includes circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by circuses, nightclubs, and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
acrobat
busker
circus performer
clown
fashion model
magician
puppeteer
ventriloquist
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Main duties
The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
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Buskers entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.
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Circus performers such as trapeze artists, high-wire walkers, clowns and jugglers entertain audiences with thrilling and humorous acts.
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Magicians and illusionists perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.
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Fashion models display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows and pose for artists and photographers.
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Puppeteers operate puppets and marionettes.
Employment requirements
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Circus performers and acrobats may require a period of study at a circus school.
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Completion of modelling courses is usually required for models.
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Training for other occupations in this unit group is often obtained under the guidance of a practitioner.
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Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
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Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required.
Additional information
- There is little mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.
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Unit Group
5113 Archivists
Archivists manage, process, store and disseminate information contained in an organization’s archives. They acquire, store and research textual material, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. Archivists are employed in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.
Example Titles
archivist
historical archivist
multimedia archivist
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Main duties
Archivists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Develop policies and procedures for managing current and semicurrent archives, in particular corporate cataloguing systems, records scheduling and disposal, and finding aids
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Design programs for managing, disseminating and storing archives of all types (documents, photographs, maps, audio-visual materials, manuscripts, etc.)
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Plan the computerized management of archives and the management of electronic archives
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Appraise and acquire archival materials to build and develop an archival collection for research purposes
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Authenticate documents and records, and research the origins and significance of archival materials
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Organize noncurrent archives and develop cataloguing and retrieval systems to allow access to archival materials
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Assist people with their searches.
Employment requirements
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A bachelor’s degree with a minor in archival studies
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A university degree with a certificate in archival studies is required.
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A master’s degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science or history may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to archive management positions is possible with experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Archive assistants (in 5211 Library and public archive technicians )
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Librarians (5111)
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Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (0511)
Unit Group
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals. Terminologists conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language. Sign language interpreters use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances. Translators, terminologists and interpreters are employed by government, private translation and interpretation agencies, in-house translation services, large private corporations, international organizations and the media, or they may be self-employed. Sign language interpreters work in schools and courts, and for social service agencies, interpretation services, government services and television stations, or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
community interpreter
conference interpreter
court interpreter
interpreter
legal terminologist
literary translator
localiser
medical terminologist
sign language interpreter
terminologist
translator
translator adaptor
translator-reviser
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Main duties
Translators and translator-revisers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Translate a variety of written material such as correspondence, reports, legal documents, technical specifications and textbooks from one language to another, maintaining the content, context and style of the original material to the greatest extent possible
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Localize software and accompanying technical documents to adapt them to another language and culture
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Revise and correct translated material
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May train and supervise other translators.
Terminologists perform some or all of the following duties:
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Identify the terminology used in a field of activity
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Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, dictionaries, lexicons and resource centres, and add to terminological databases
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Manage, update and circulate linguistic information collected from terminological databases
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Provide consultative services to translators, interpreters and technical writers preparing legal, scientific or other documents that require specialized terminologies.
Interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:
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Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment, either simultaneously (as the speaker speaks), consecutively (after the speaker speaks) or whispered (speaking in a low whisper to one or two persons as the speaker is talking)
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Provide interpretation services in court or before administrative tribunals
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May interpret language for individuals and small groups travelling in Canada and abroad
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May interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language in a variety of circumstances
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May train other interpreters.
Sign language interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:
- Translate sign language to a spoken language and vice versa either simultaneously or consecutively.
Translators, terminologists and interpreters specialize in two languages, such as French and English, the official languages of Canada. They may also specialize in another language and one of the official languages. The main areas of specialization include administrative, literary, scientific and technical translation. Interpreters may specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.Sign language interpreters work in French and Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) or in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
Employment requirements
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A university degree in translation with a specialization in translation, interpretation or terminology in two languages including at least one of the two official languages
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A university degree in a related discipline such as languages, linguistics, philology and courses in linguistic transfer and two years’ experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language
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or
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Five years of experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language, are required.
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Sign language interpreters require a college training program or a university certificate in sign language interpretation.
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Certification on dossier or by examination from the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council may be required for translators, terminologists and interpreters.
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Sign language interpreters may require a certificate or certification evaluation in LSQ or ASL.
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Fluency in three languages is usually required for translators or interpreters working in an international context.
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Membership in a provincial or territorial association of translators, interpreters and terminologists may be required.
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Membership in a provincial association of sign language interpreters may be required.
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Authors and writers (5121)
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Editors (5122)
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Language instructors (in 4021 College and other vocational instructors )
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Linguists (in 4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. )
Unit Group
6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
alterationist, garments
alterations dressmaker
custom furrier
custom tailor
furrier
milliner
seamstress
tailor
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Main duties
The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
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Tailors make made-to-measure garments, such as suits and coats according to customers’ and clothing manufacturers’ specifications and fit; design patterns to fit measurements; mark, cut and sew fabric; and may alter and repair garments as required.
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Dressmakers make women’s garments; select and modify commercial patterns to customers’ and clothing manufacturers’ specifications and fit, mark, cut and sew fabric; and may alter and repair garments as required.
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Furriers make, alter, restyle and repair natural fur garments and accessories.
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Milliners design, lay out, cut, sew and press fabric, leather and other materials into hats and related accessories.
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Alterationists fit, alter and repair garments according to customers’ requests by hand or using sewing machines.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school may be required.
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Tailors and dressmakers require demonstrated ability to sew, style and fit men’s or women’s garments and may require completion of college or other courses in tailoring or dressmaking.
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Furriers require several years of experience in selecting pelts and making, fitting, styling and altering fur garments and accessories.
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Milliners require demonstrated ability to sew, style and fit hats and caps.
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Alterationists require demonstrated ability to sew, alter and repair garments.
Classified elsewhere
- Couturier – haute couture (in 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers )
Unit Group
5252 Coaches
Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They are employed by national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They are employed by professional sports organizations.
Example Titles
coach
figure skating coach
football scout
gymnastics coach
head coach
hockey coach
hockey scout
national team coach
soccer coach
sports scout
swimming coach
volleyball coach
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Main duties
Coaches perform some or all of the following duties:
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Identify strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams
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Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
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Nurture and develop athletes’ potential skills and abilities
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Develop, plan and co-ordinate competitive schedules and programs
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Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for competitive events or games
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Formulate competitive strategies, develop game plans and direct athletes and players during games or athletic events
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Analyse and evaluate athletes’ or teams’ performances and modify training programs.
Sports scouts perform some or all of the following duties:
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Identify and recruit developing athletes for professional sports teams
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Observe and evaluate prospective athletes’ skills and performance, and review their past records
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File reports on scouting assessments and recommendations with professional team employers.
Employment requirements
Coaches
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Completion of the National Coaching Certificate program is usually required for individual and team sports coaches in all sports.
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National Coaching Certificate Level 3 is usually required for provincial coaches.
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National Coaching Certificate Level 4 is usually required for coaches of national team athletes.
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A degree in physical education may be required.
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Experience in and technical knowledge of the sport is required.
Sports scouts
- Experience in and technical knowledge of the sport is required.
Classified elsewhere
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Athletes (5251)
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Athletic therapists (in 3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment )
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Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (5254)
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Sports officials and referees (5253)
Unit Group
6211 Retail sales supervisors
Retail sales supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks (6421), Cashiers (6611), Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers (6622) and Other Elemental Sales Occupations (6623). They are employed by stores and other retail businesses, wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public, rental service establishments and businesses involved in door-to-door soliciting and telemarketing.
Example Titles
department store supervisor
head cashier
liquor store supervisor
produce department supervisor
rental service supervisor
route supervisor, retail sales
telemarketing supervisor
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Main duties
Retail sales supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers
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Assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules
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Authorize payments by cheque and the return of merchandise
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Sell merchandise to customers
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Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
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Maintain specified inventory and order merchandise
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Prepare reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
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Hire and train or arrange for the training of new sales staff.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Previous retail sales experience as a retail salesperson or sales clerk, cashier, telemarketer, door-to-door salesperson or rental agent is required.
Additional information
- Progression to management positions in retail trade is possible with additional training or experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Retail and wholesale trade managers (0621)
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Service supervisors (631)
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Supervisors of technical salespersons (in 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade )
Unit Group
6311 Food service supervisors
Food service supervisors, supervise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments.
Example Titles
cafeteria supervisor
canteen supervisor
catering supervisor
food service supervisor
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Main duties
Food service supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff who prepare, portion and serve food
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Estimate and order ingredients and supplies required for meal preparation
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Prepare food order summaries for chef according to requests from dieticians, patients in hospitals or other customers
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Establish methods to meet work schedules
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Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
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Train staff in job duties, and sanitation and safety procedures
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Supervise and check assembly of regular and special diet trays and delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients
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Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
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May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets
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May plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline
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Several years of experience in food preparation or service are required.
Classified elsewhere
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Banquet captains (in 6513 Food and beverage servers )
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Maetres d’hetel and hosts/hostesses (6511)
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Restaurant and food service managers (0631)
Unit Group
6231 Insurance agents and brokers
Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship. Supervisors of insurance agents are included in this unit group.
Example Titles
insurance agent
insurance broker
insurance sales representative
insurance sales supervisor
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Main duties
Insurance agents and brokers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance to clients
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Establish client insurance coverage, calculate premiums and establish method of payment
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Provide information concerning group and individual insurance packages, the range of risk coverage, benefits paid and other policy features
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Ensure appropriate forms, medical examinations and other policy requirements are completed
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Monitor insurance claims and respond to clients’ enquiries
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Identify and solicit potential clientele.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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On-the-job training and insurance industry courses and training programs are provided and are required for employment.
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Licensure by the insurance governing body in the province or territory of employment is required.
Additional information
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Progression to insurance management positions is possible through experience.
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Completion of educational programs through the Insurance Institute of Canada or its provincial counterpart entitles agents to professional recognition as an Associate of the Insurance Institute of Canada (A.I.I.C.) or Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (F.I.I.C.).
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Completion of educational courses through the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors allows for various levels of professional designations for insurance and financial advisors.
Classified elsewhere
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Insurance managers (in 0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers )
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Insurance underwriters (1313)
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Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)
