Customs brokers clear goods through customs and to their destination on behalf of importer and exporter clients. Shipbrokers buy and sell cargo space on ships and buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients. This unit group also includes other brokers, not elsewhere classified, who negotiate commercial transactions, logistics or other services between parties on behalf of clients. They are employed by customs, ship or other brokerage establishments or may be self-employed.

cargo broker

chartered shipbroker

customs broker

gas broker

licensed customs broker

shipbroker

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Customs brokers perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and process import/export documents and other forms on behalf of clients according to customs regulations, laws and procedures

Sign import/export documents on behalf of client, using power of attorney

Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods and bonds to cover duty goods

Quote duty and tax rates on commodities for clients

Provide advice to clients on export and import restrictions, tariff systems, letters of credit, insurance requirements and other custom related matters

May represent client before administrative tribunals or in other dealings with government officials.

Shipbrokers perform some or all of the following duties:

Buy and sell cargo space on ships on behalf of individuals, companies and governments

Consult trade publications and other sources to provide information to clients on available cargo space, destinations, rates and departure locations and times, and arrange ship charters for clients

Negotiate rates and terms and prepare contracts and other papers

Buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients

Inspect vessels, explain features and negotiate price when purchasing or selling for clients

Arrange for insurance coverage for cargo or for ships

Arrange for registration and licensing of ships.

Completion of secondary school is required.

Some post-secondary education in commerce or a related field may be required.

Customs brokers require several years of on-the-job training and completion of a customs brokers training program through the International Federation of Customs Brokers Association.

A customs broker licence, issued by the Canada Border Services Agency, is required for an individual or company to operate a customs brokerage business.

Shipbrokers selling cargo space on ships usually require several years of on-the-job training or related experience such as shipping company scheduling experience. Shipbrokers selling watercraft usually require in-depth experience with, and knowledge of, various watercraft.

Correspondence courses from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers are available for shipbrokers.

There is no mobility between the different types of brokers in this unit group.

Insurance brokers (in 6231 Insurance agents and brokers )

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)

Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)

Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.

development geologist

environmental geologist

exploration geologist

geochemist

geologist

geophysicist

glaciologist

groundwater geologist

hydrogeologist

hydrologist

mine geologist

mineralogist

oceanographer

paleontologist

petroleum geologist

petrologist

sedimentologist

seismologist

stratigrapher

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Geoscientists perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth, its history and the operation of physical, chemical and biological systems that control its evolution

Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs

Plan and conduct seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs

Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections

Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data

Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition and to assess depositional environments and geological age

Assess the size, orientation and composition of mineral ore bodies and hydrocarbon deposits

Identify deposits of construction materials and determine their characteristics and suitability for use as concrete aggregates, road fill or for other applications

Conduct geological and geophysical studies for regional development and advise in areas such as site selection, waste management and restoration of contaminated sites

Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development

Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks such as slope erosion, landslides, soil instability, subsidence, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

May supervise and co-ordinate well drilling, completion and work-overs and mining activities.

Oceanographers perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct theoretical and applied oceanographic research programs and expeditions to extend knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological properties and functioning of oceans

Plan, direct and participate in sampling and analysis of seawater, plankton, fish, sediments and rocks

Study physical properties of oceans to develop models, charts and computer simulations of ocean conditions, such as tides, waves, currents and sediment transport

Explore ocean floor and submarine geological structures, conduct seismic surveys and study formation of ocean basins and other structures to map ocean floor, coastal erosion, sediment accumulation and areas for offshore oil and gas exploration

Plan and conduct investigations on ocean chemical properties and processes, ocean floor and marine atmosphere and undersea volcanoes to study impacts of environmental changes

Study marine life and interaction with physical and chemical environments to assess impacts of pollutants on marine ecology and to develop ecologically-based methods of seafarming.

Geologists may specialize in fields such as coal geology, environmental geology, geochronology, hydrogeology, mineral deposits or mining, petroleum geology, stratigraphy, tectonics, volcanology or in other fields.Geochemists may specialize in analytical geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mineral or petroleum geochemistry or in other fields.Geophysicists may specialize in areas, such as petroleum geology, earth physics, geodesy, geoelectromagnetism, seismology or in other fields.Oceanographers may specialize in biological, chemical, geological or physical oceanography, or in other fields related to the study of oceans.

Geoscientists require a university degree in geology, geochemistry, geophysics or a related discipline.

A master’s or doctoral degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics or engineering may be required for employment as a geophysicist.

Registration with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers, geologists, geophysicists or geoscientists is usually required for employment and is mandatory to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Geologists and geophysicists are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program and after several years of supervised work experience and, in some provinces, after passing a professional practice examination.

Oceanographers require a university degree in science, mathematics, statistics or engineering and usually require a graduate degree in oceanography.

Mobility between specializations in this group is possible with experience.

Progression to supervisory or higher level positions is possible with experience in this unit group.

Advancement to management positions in mining, petroleum and other industries is possible with experience.

Architecture and science managers (0212)

Biologists and related scientists (2121)

Chemists (2112)

Geological engineers (2144)

Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)

Physicists and astronomers (2111)

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

EDP (electronic data processing) manager

computer systems manager

data centre manager

data processing director

information systems manager

manager, data processing and systems analysis

manager, management information system (MIS)

manager, software engineering

software development manager

systems development manager

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Computer and information systems managers perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations

Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines

Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems

Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project

Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.

Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.

Computer and information systems supervisors (in 217 Computer and information systems professionals )

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (2147)

Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)

Computer services company presidents (in 0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services )

Database analysts and data administrators (2172)

Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)

LAN managers (in 2281 Computer network technicians )

Software engineers and designers (2173)

This unit group includes faculty administrators and registrars of colleges or universities and administrators of vocational training schools. Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of colleges or universities. Registrars manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities. Administrators of vocational training schools manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects.

Example Titles

community college dean

dean – university or college

dean of adult education

dean, faculty of science

dean, school of nursing

dean, school of technology

manager, aviation school

manager, business school

manager, trade school

registrar, community college

student activities dean

university registrar

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Faculty administrators perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate academic and related activities of a college or university faculty

Recommend and approve faculty appointments

Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses

Direct, through subordinate staff, activities such as research and curriculum development

Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment

Advise president or rector of university or college

Participate in activities of various faculty and college committees.

Registrars perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the registration activities and academic records system of a college or university

Review registration statistics and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies

Direct activities of staff and others engaged in compiling information on courses, schedules and requirements for admission and graduation.

Administrators of vocational training schools perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a private college or institute specializing in trades, technology or business

Develop curriculum for training programs

Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure conformance to provincial standards

Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment

May recruit and hire teachers and other staff

May teach.

Faculty administrators require a graduate degree in a field related to the academic faculty 

and

Several years of experience as a university professor or college teacher.

Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field 

and

Several years of experience in registration administration.

Administrators of vocational training schools usually require an undergraduate degree in business administration 

or

Expertise and certification in a subject of instruction.

There is no mobility among the various types of administrators in this group.

Progression to some senior management positions in education is possible with experience.

Administrators of non-vocational training schools, such as driving schools (in 0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. )

College and other vocational instructors (4021)

College rectors (in 0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations )

School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (0422)

University presidents (in 0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations )

University professors and lecturers (4011)

This unit group includes landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors, who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and Greenhouse Workers (8432) and Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers (8612). They are employed by landscaping companies, cemeteries, lawn care and tree service companies, nurseries and greenhouses and by landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments.

greenhouse supervisor

grounds maintenance contractor

groundskeeping supervisor

horticulture workers supervisor

interior plantscaping contractor

landscaping contractor

landscaping foreman/woman

landscaping supervisor

lawn care contractor

nursery foreman/woman

park maintenance supervisor

tree service contractor

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Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Fishing masters and officers manage and operate saltwater and freshwater fishing vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.

captain, offshore fishing vessel

deck officer, fishing vessel

first mate, fishing vessel

fishing vessel boatswain

fishing vessel master

trawler captain

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Fishing masters and officers perform some or all of the following duties:

School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.

administrator, board of education

chief superintendent – schools

director of education, correctional institution

director of school for the hearing impaired

district school superintendent

headmaster/mistress, private school

school principal

secondary school principal

superintendent of elementary education

superintendent of secondary schools

superintendent of special education

vice-principal, school

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School principals perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff

Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority

Co-ordinate teaching activities of the institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables

Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records

Prepare and administer institution or program budget

Direct and co-ordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities

May recruit and hire teachers and other staff

May teach.

Administrators of elementary and secondary education perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through school principals, the academic affairs of a school district

Evaluate curriculum, teaching methods and community participation in programs for a school district and revise programs as required

Develop and administer programs for the education and training of students and adults

Make recommendations concerning the annual operating budget of a school district

Direct or supervise the recruitment, appointment, training, evaluation and promotion of teaching personnel.

A bachelor’s degree in education is required.

A master’s degree in education may be required.

Several years of experience as a senior teacher or department head are required.

A teacher’s certificate for the province of employment is required.

School principals may require a principal’s certificate.

Administrators of elementary and secondary education may require a supervisory officer certificate.

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There is little mobility between institutional settings, for example, between elementary and secondary schools.

Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (0421)

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (4166)

Government managers – education policy development and program administration (0413)

Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (0014)

Commissioned police officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This unit group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police are also included in this unit group.

RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) commissioner

chief superintendent

deputy police chief

harbour police chief

police chief

police lieutenant

police superintendent

railway police chief

staff inspector

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Commissioned police officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a police force or division of a police force

Develop and implement police force policies and procedures

Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations

Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.

Completion of secondary school is required.

A university degree in the social sciences or in business administration may be required.

Several years of experience as a police officer are required.

By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. (4423)

Police officers (except commissioned) (4311)

Sheriffs and bailiffs (4421)

Interior designers and interior decorators conceptualize and produce aesthetic, functional and safe designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial buildings. They are employed by architectural and interior design firms, retail establishments, construction companies, hospitals, airlines, hotel and restaurant chains, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

aircraft interior designer

interior decorator

interior design technician

interior designer

kitchen designer

office space planner

project manager, interior design

retail space planner

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Interior designers and interior decorators perform some or all of the following duties:

Interior designers are experts in the area of interior architecture, construction materials and building codes. They may specialize in designing interiors for residential, commercial, institutional, cultural and industrial buildings and for aircraft, ships or trains, trade shows and exhibitions. Interior decorators may specialize in decorating residential or commercial interior spaces, home staging, colour consulting and home organizing.

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Fishermen/women operate fishing vessels to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are usually self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels.

fisherman/woman

fishing vessel skipper

inshore fisherman/woman

lobster fisherman/woman

longliner fisherman/woman

seiner fisherman/woman

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Fishermen/women perform some or all of the following duties:

• Progression to master or mate on fishing vessels over 100 gross tonnes is possible with additional training, licensing and experience.