This unit group consists of commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces who plan, organize, command and evaluate the activities of personnel in the Canadian Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Air Force, Army, and Navy are included in this unit group.

admiral

artillery officer

brigadier general

colonel

commodore

lieutenant commander

major

naval cadet

officer cadet

search and rescue captain

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Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize and command the activities of Canadian Forces combat units such as armour, artillery and infantry battalions

Develop and implement military procedures and policies based on detailed knowledge of units’ capabilities and performance

Direct subordinates in training and co-ordinate and direct activities of units in accordance with military practices

Assume responsibility for welfare, morale and discipline of units

Review and evaluate unit performance, prepare reports and provide briefings for superiors

May command and lead units engaged in non-combat operations for disaster relief and humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts domestically and internationally.

A university degree is usually required.

Completion of military training is required.

Experience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.

Senior ranks, such as colonel, require several years of experience.

Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces (4313)

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Accounting and Related Clerks (1431), Payroll Clerks (1432), Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (1434) and Collectors (1435). They are employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

accounts payable supervisor

accounts receivable supervisor

bank clerks supervisor

billing supervisor

bookkeeping supervisor

collection supervisor

credit supervisor

payroll supervisor

supervisor of accounting

supervisor, claims adjusters

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

Implement efficient working processes and co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: administering accounts payable and receivable; processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms; administering payrolls; processing, verifying and recording insurance claims and forms; and collecting user fees and payments on overdue accounts

Examine and verify accuracy of work and authorize routine payments, credits and other transactions

Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports

Identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies

Requisition supplies and materials

Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work

May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related subject is required.

Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is required.

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Customer and information services supervisors (6314)

Financial managers (0111)

Other financial officers (1114)

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Library Assistants and Clerks (1451), Correspondence, Publication and Regulatory Clerks (1452) and Survey Interviewers and Statistical Clerks (1454). They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

advertising clerks supervisor

correspondence clerks supervisor

library clerks supervisor

publication clerks supervisor

statistical clerks supervisor

supervisor, survey interviewers

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

Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: conducting surveys and interviews; collecting and compiling statistics; preparing and issuing licenses, passports and other regulatory documents; reshelving books and performing other tasks in libraries; writing correspondence including e-mails and preparing material for translation and publication

Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

Resolve work-related problems, monitor services provided by clerks and agents, and prepare and submit progress and other reports

Train workers in job duties and company policies

Requisition supplies and materials

Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work

May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of college courses related to area supervised may be required.

Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is usually required.

Librarians (5111)

Library and public archive technicians (5211)

Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (1214)

Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this group.

access to information and privacy officer

administrative officer

administrative services co-ordinator

co-ordinator, office services

forms management officer

liaison officer

office administrator

office manager

planning officer

records analyst – access to information

surplus assets officer

university admissions officer

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Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures

Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed

Carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-secondary educational institutions

Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation

Co-ordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services

Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes

Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls

Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence

May supervise records management technicians and related staff.

Completion of secondary school is required.

A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be required.

Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration is usually required.

Project management certification may be required by some employers.

Progression to administrative service management positions is possible with experience.

Administrative services managers (in 0114 Other administrative services managers )

Conference and event planners (1226)

Executive assistants (1222)

Property administrators (1224)

Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

human resources officer

personnel officer

recruitment specialist

staffing analyst

staffing co-ordinator

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Human resources and recruitment officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications

Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment

Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and arrange transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel

Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions

Co-ordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates

Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers

Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures

Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures

Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process

Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs

May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.

A university degree or college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology 

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Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.

Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.

Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.

Progression to specialist and management positions is possible with experience.

Human resources managers (0112)

Human resources professionals (1121)

Personnel clerks (1415)

Training officers and instructors (in 4021 College and other vocational instructors )

Purchasing agents and officers purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, land or access rights and business services for use or for further processing by their establishment. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

contract management officer

contracts officer

energy asset surface land analyst

material management officer

procurement officer

purchaser, furniture and furnishings

purchasing agent

supply officer, government

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Purchasing agents and officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, land or access rights, or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment

Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased

Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations

Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards

Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Negotiate land acquisition or access rights for public or private use, and may conduct field investigations of properties

May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.

Purchasing agents and officers may specialize in the purchase of particular materials or business services such as furniture or office equipment.

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.

Purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For example, a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasers of industrial products.

A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) may be required.

Previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may be required.

Certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) may be required.

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Purchasing and inventory control workers (1524)

Purchasing managers (0113)

Retail and wholesale buyers (6222)

Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.

adhesives engineer

biochemical engineer

biotechnical engineer

chemical engineer, environmental

chemical process engineer

industrial hygiene engineer

industrial waste treatment engineer

liquid fuels engineer

petrochemical engineer

polymer engineer

process control engineer, chemical

project engineer, chemical

pulp and paper engineer

refinery engineer

waste treatment engineer

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Chemical engineers may specialize in the products and processes of a particular industry such as pulp and paper manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, energy processing, plastics, metal extraction and refining, or adhesives and coatings production. They may also specialize in functional areas of various industries such as process control, pollution control or fermentation processes.

Construction inspectors inspect the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings, bridges, highways and industrial construction to ensure that specifications and building codes are observed and monitor work site safety. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, construction companies, architectural and civil engineering consulting firms or they may be self-employed.

bridge inspector

building construction inspector

construction inspector

highway construction inspector

home inspector

housing construction inspector

mine inspector, construction

plumbing inspector

pre-stressed concrete inspector

safety officer – construction

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Construction inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Progression to construction management positions is possible with experience.

Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this unit group.

Internet Web site technician

LAN (local area network) administrator

LAN (local area network) technician

Web technician

computer network technician

data centre operator

network administrator

network support technician

supervisor, computer network technicians

system administrator

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Computer network technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

• Progression to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development or systems analysis is possible with experience.

Instructors of persons with disabilities teach children and adults using a variety of techniques to facilitate communication, rehabilitation, social skills and increased independence. They are employed in rehabilitation centres, specialized educational institutes and throughout the school system.

braille instructor

instructor of persons with a mobility impairment

instructor of persons who are deaf

instructor of persons who are hard of hearing

instructor of persons with a learning disability

instructor of persons with a visual impairment

instructor of persons with special needs

lip-reading instructor

orientation and mobility instructor

sign language instructor

teacher for persons with intellectual disabilities

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Instructors of persons with disabilities perform some or all of the following duties: