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  • La carrière d’adjoint administratif

    Ce n’est pas un titre distingué, mais dans une entreprise, l’adjoint administratif est plus important qu’on le croit. L’adjoint administratif est la personne-ressource et comme elle est impliquée dans tous presque tous les aspects – si ce ne sont pas tous –  des opérations d’une entreprise, elle est la meilleure personne à qui demander lorsque vous avez besoin de quelque chose ou vous voulez faire passer un message. Dans certains organismes, l’adjoint administratif est  appelé coordinateur de bureau, ou gestionnaire de bureau parce qu’il est la liaison entre la direction et le personnel et est celui qui s’assure du bon déroulement du travail.

    L’adjoint administratif – ce que vous devez savoir

    En fait, l’adjoint administratif est le cœur de toute entreprise. Ses tâches principales sont administratives comme organiser l’horaire quotidien, préparer  des rapports et expositions,   répondre aux appels et aux courriels, arranger des rencontres, planifier des déplacements et d’autres tâches encore. Néanmoins, les PDG, les DAF, les responsables et les superviseurs s’appuient sur l’adjoint  administratif pour les contrôler et s’assurer qu’ils remplissent leurs fonctions et leurs engagements.

    Le salaire

    Selon PayScale.com, l’adjoint administratif gagne entre 29 530 $ et 51 521 $ par année. Dans certaines entreprises, il a droit à des bonis, à de l’intéressement et des commissions.

    Les compétences

    Si vous voulez devenir adjoint administratif, on vous demandera au minimum, le diplôme d’études secondaires ou l’équivalent. Cependant, ça serait avantageux d’obtenir un diplôme d’associé. Certains établissements académiques fournissent aussi des brevets en administration, et ils peuvent être utiles si vous souhaitez faire progresser votre carrière. Pour plus de commodité, la plupart des collèges et universités offrent ces cours en ligne.

    Pour être un adjoint administratif efficace, il est essentiel, d’avoir de solides compétences de communication, de gestion du temps et de remarquables capacités d’organisation. Comme les activités quotidiennes sont diverses, l’adjoint administratif doit savoir reconnaître les priorités et effectuer plusieurs tâches à la fois, surtout lorsqu’il y a des dates limites à respecter, des ventes importantes à conclure ou un projet majeur à terminer. L’adjoint administratif doit aussi être minutieux et posséder d’excellentes capacités de collaboration.

    Les avantages et les inconvénients

    Un grand avantage d’être adjoint administratif est que vous savez tout ce qui se passe dans l’entreprise et avez donc ainsi la possibilité d’influencer ceux qui prennent les décisions. Comme vous travaillez avec les dirigeants, vous avez l’occasion de donner votre opinion sur certains sujets et gagner leur respect.

    Comme on s’appuie sur vous pour beaucoup de tâches, un  inconvénient, peut-être, est vous avez tendance à être le premier à arriver au bureau et le dernier à le quitter. Cet emploi comporte beaucoup de pression, puisque vous est  en contact quotidiennement avec les gens à tous les niveaux de l’entreprise et vous devez vous assurer que leurs demandes soient gérées efficacement et rapidement.

    SOURCES:

    https://ca.indeed.com/Administrative-Assistant-jobs-in-Toronto,-ON

    https://www.randstad.ca/administrative-assistant-jobs/

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Administrative_Assistant/Salary

  • La carrière d’orthopédagogue

    Il existe beaucoup d’emplois qui vous permettent de continuer à développer votre formation professionnelle, vous donne la célébrité, un très bon revenu ou un grand sentiment de réussite. Cependant, il n’y en a que quelques-uns qui vous permettent de contribuer à changer le monde. L’un d’eux est l’orthopédagogue. Comme pour tous les enseignants, l’orthopédagogue a le pouvoir de former les jeunes étudiants et de les diriger vers le futur.

    L’orthopédagogue – ce que vous devez savoir

    L’orthopédagogue travaille principalement avec des étudiants qui ont toutes sortes de troubles d’apprentissage, des retards de développement et des capacités mentales ou physiques limitées. Il les aide à apprendre les matières du curriculum et à s’impliquer dans des activités qui développent leur estime de soi et leurs compétences de gestion. Une grande partie du travail de l’orthopédagogue consiste à fournir du soutien aux étudiants pas seulement dans les capacités d’apprentissage, mais aussi en fonctionnalité et en mobilité.

    En plus, comme les étudiants en classe d’éducation spécialisée ont des déficiences diverses, l’orthopédagogue doit comprendre les besoins des étudiants et leur permettre de les combler pour qu’ils puissent, ensuite, retourner dans les classes régulières,  et plus tard, réaliser leur pleine capacité, une fois devenus adultes.

    Le salaire

    Selon PayScale.com, un orthopédagogue peut gagner entre 31 028 $ et 53 641 $ par année.

    Les compétences

    Si vous envisagez une carrière d’orthopédagogue, vous devez obtenir un baccalauréat en éducation spécialisée pour l’enfance en difficulté. Vos cours vous permettront d’acquérir des connaissances précieuses dans le développement de l’enfant, dans la psychopédagogie et dans les politiques d’éducation spécialisée. Après ce diplôme obtenu en quatre ans, il serait bon de prendre une année supplémentaire pour apprendre l’orthophonie et vous familiariser avec les troubles d’apprentissage non verbaux. Obtenir l’accréditation en éducation spécialisée ou acquérir un diplôme en psychologie ou en sociologie peut devenir très positif puisque cela démontre aux employeurs votre détermination dans ce domaine.

    Comme l’orthopédagogue s’occupe d’enfants de la maternelle à l’école secondaire, il doit avoir la capacité naturelle de bien travailler avec eux et avoir une attitude chaleureuse et bienveillante. Il devrait très bien connaître les techniques de gestion du comportement, le développement et la psychologie de l’enfant et de l’adolescent. À cause des défis que comporte cette profession, l’orthopédagogue doit posséder beaucoup de patience.

    Les avantages et les inconvénients

    En devenant orthopédagogue, vous avez la possibilité de faire une différence dans le monde. Vous travaillez avec des enfants et les aidez à atteindre leur pleine capacité. C’est une profession enrichissante, gratifiante émotionnellement et mentalement, surtout pour ceux qui sont enthousiastes pour aider les jeunes.

     

    Un inconvénient est que ce travail comporte un ensemble de difficultés diverses du fait que les enfants avec qui travaille l’orthopédagogue, sont imprévisibles. Il doit être prêt à gérer tout genre de défi,  persévérer et doit savoir résoudre les problèmes et les conflits.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Special_Education_Teacher%2C_Preschool%2C_Kindergarten%2C_or_Elementary_School/Salary

  • La carrière de fleuriste

    Si vous participez à des activités avec vos parents ou vos frères et sœurs aînés, comme des fêtes d’anniversaire ou d’anniversaire de mariage, vous avez peut-être remarqué qu’une fête réussie s’appuie sur un certain nombre de critères. Vous ne l’avez peut-être pas observé,  mais l’un de ces critères est les arrangements floraux, surtout si c’est une fête de débutante, de fiançailles ou un mariage.

    Pour créer un arrangement floral  complexe qui accompagne l’occasion ou qui suit le thème de la fête, il faut une bonne dose d’art et de savoir-faire. Si vous pensez à une carrière de fleuriste, lisez ce qui suit pour en savoir plus.

    Fleuriste – ce que vous devez savoir

    Le fleuriste s’occupe de créer des arrangements floraux, de couper des fleurs fraiches ou séchées, des fleurs en soie ou du feuillage. La plupart des gens pensent que le fleuriste travaille uniquement dans des magasins de fleurs, et donc n’est occupé que pour les fêtes nationales ou des occasions spéciales. Au contraire, le fleuriste est occupé toute l’année et travaille également avec les responsables d’évènements ou les entreprises de gestion d’évènements pour un grand éventail d’activités à grande échelle.

    Pour ces occasions, il conçoit des compositions florales selon les besoins, les dates et le budget du client. Il doit s’assurer que les motifs reflètent le style ou les sentiments du client. La plupart du temps, pour des mariages ou des fiançailles, le client a déjà une idée sur les compositions florales, donc le fleuriste n’a même pas besoin de créer des motifs, sauf si cela est demandé.

    Cependant, composer un arrangement floral suivant la vision du client peut être un défi de taille. Il est donc essentiel que le fleuriste s’assure de le composer. Pour ça, il doit souvent rechercher les fleurs lui-même, et ça peut être difficile, parfois, si les fleurs poussent dans des régions particulières. Par exemple, supposez qu’une future mariée demande à un fleuriste de Toronto d’inclure la Red Columbine dans  la composition complexe de la pièce maîtresse. Le fleuriste doit  se mettre en rapport avec des producteurs ou des distributeurs où cette fleur est disponible  (en Colombie-Britannique) et s’occuper du transport. Il doit aussi acheter les décorations nécessaires.

    Le salaire

    Selon PayScale.com, le fleuriste gagne entre 24 106 $ et 40 435 $ par année, et il a parfois droit à des bonis.

    Les compétences

    Pour devenir fleuriste, vous devez avoir votre diplôme d’études secondaires, et apprendre le métier dans une école de fleuriste privée, une école des métiers ou un collège communautaire. Vous pouvez aussi élargir vos compétences et vos connaissances en apprenant les différents éléments de gestion.

    Vous pouvez renforcer votre sens de l’esthétique et de la composition en obtenant un diplôme d’une école des Beaux-Arts,  alors qu’un diplôme en botanique vous permettra d’apprendre comment poussent des fleurs et des plantes. Si vous souhaitez ouvrir votre propre magasin de fleurs, ou être fleuriste indépendant, vous pouvez suivre des cours de gestion pour vous obtenir des compétences de commercialisation et de gestion.

    Les avantages et les inconvénients

    Le plus grand avantage de devenir fleuriste est d’être l’un des collaborateurs principaux d’évènements réussis. Vous rencontrez toutes sortes de clients et vous savez que chaque jour est différent. Même si vous travaillez seulement dans un magasin de fleurs, chaque client a des besoins et des demandes diverses, ce qui fait varier votre travail.

    Pour certains, ça peut être fastidieux de rencontrer des gens différents tout le temps. Comme ils ont des besoins différents, les défis sont variés aussi. Il vous revient de vous assurer de rester concentré pour faire des compositions florales  qui leur plaisent.

    SOURCES:

    http://www.npsbc.ca/photogallery9.html

    https://www.truity.com/career-profile/floral-designer

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Floral_Designer/Hourly_Rate

  • A Closer Look at a Career as a Landscape Architect

    A Closer Look at a Career as a Landscape Architect

    Have you ever gone to the park in your community and wondered how the park came to be? We might not realize it, but we often find ourselves immersed in the output of the hard work of a landscape architect—whether it’s the green space at your favourite mall, the al fresco cafeteria at your mom’s or dad’s office building, or the open study space at your sibling’s university.

    There is a misconception, however, that landscape architects are the same as landscape designers, but architects are involved in the planning stages before a project even gets off the ground, while landscape designers are brought in during the design stages. This means landscape architects deal with a wide variety of elements and collaborate with various teams to bring an outdoor space into life. Let us take an in-depth look at a career as a landscape architect and how you can get your foot in the door in this promising industry.

    So What Is a Landscape Architect?

    A landscape architect bears the responsibilities similar to a building or house architect except that they solely work with outdoor spaces, which are either residential, commercial, or government. For example, when a property owner buys office space and decides to convert it to a strip mall, they will hire a landscape architect to conceptualize an outdoor space aligned with that strip mall’s brand and ensure the project is completed according to timelines, budget, city regulations, and environmental considerations (soil, irrigation, drainage, etc). At the same time, they have to collaborate with city planners, engineers, property owners, and government departments.

    Salary

    According to PayScale.com, a landscape architect can earn as much as $41,396 up to $80,497 a year. Those with experience of seven years and up can earn as much as $100,000 to $140,000 a year. In some cases, they are also entitled to profit sharing and other bonuses.

    Skills

    It takes more than knowledge of design aesthetics to be a successful landscape architect. You will need great heaps of collaborative skills since you will be working alongside different teams to achieve the same goal – an incredible outdoor space that the public or the community can enjoy.

    Being a team player is a skill that we learn to acquire or develop at an early age, so welcome with open arms if your teacher asks you to work with groups on school projects. As you grow older, you can enhance your collaborative spirit, which is a must if you want to succeed in the landscape architecture field.

    Apart from this, one also has to be knowledgeable in the scientific elements involved in creating outdoor spaces. A good dose of project management expertise will also be beneficial in the field as landscape architects are also responsible for monitoring the progress of an outdoor space project.

    Education-wise, a degree in landscape architecture is a must, and there are two prestigious institutions that offer this in Canada – a BA at the Uni versity of Guelph and a BAP at the Universite de Montreal. For advancement in the industry, future landscape architects can also complete a master’s program.

    Pros and Cons

    The most obvious advantage of being a landscape architect is that they have the wonderful opportunity to be mainly responsible for bringing green or environment-friendly outdoor space ideas into fruition, putting their creative spin and innovative thinking, while keeping true to their green initiatives.

    A disadvantage is that it is not an isolated profession which means they have to deal with different types of people.  They have to be open to the possibility that they will encounter people whom they would not see eye to eye with in terms of initiating the project, and in turn, they have to work doubly hard and make an effort to put differences aside while remaining focused on the same goal.

    The Future

    There is a shortage of landscape architects in Canada, but this is something that can easily be mitigated.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/i-want-to-be-a-landscape-architect-what-will-my-salary-be/article23197945/

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Landscape_Architect/Salary

    http://www.eco.ca/career-profiles/landscape-architect/

  • A Closer Look at a Career as a Floral Designer

    A Closer Look at a Career as a Floral Designer

    If you get to attend events with your parents or your older siblings like birthdays or wedding anniversary parties, you might notice that staging a successful one involves a variety of elements. Not many of you may notice, but a principal part of these events are floral arrangements, especially when it’s a debutante’s party, an engagement party, or a wedding.

    To create intricate floral arrangements that compliment the occasion or in line with the theme takes a great amount of art and expertise. If you are thinking of a career as a floral designer, read on for essential information that can help you get on the on the track.

    Floral Designers – What You Need to Know

    Floral designers or florists as most people refer to them are responsible for doing flower arrangements, performing tasks that include cutting live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery. Most people think that floral designers only work in flower shops and are therefore occupied only when there are national holidays or special occasions. However, floral designers are mostly busy throughout the year as they also work hand in hand with event managers or event management companies for a wide variety of large-scale functions.

    For these events, they conceptualize the floral designs according to the client’s needs, timelines, and budgets. They must ensure that their floral displays meet the style or sentiment of their clients. In most cases of weddings and engagement parties, the clients themselves already have the types of floral displays in mind so there is no need for floral designers to envision a design, unless requested.

    However, bringing to life what the clients have visualized is for sure a challenging task. It is therefore a must for the floral designers to ensure it’s realized. To do this, they will often have to scout for the flowers themselves and it can prove to be difficult if the flowers requested are native to a particular area or region. For example, suppose a bride requests a Toronto-based floral designer Red Columbine to be part of an intricate centrepiece for their reception venue. It is now up to the floral designers to contact growers or suppliers where this flower is available (British Columbia) and make the shipping arrangements. They also have to purchase the necessary embellishments.

    Salary

    According to PayScale.com, florists can earn as much as $24,106 -$40,435 a year. In some cases, they are also entitled to bonuses.

    Skills

    To be a floral designer, you have to have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the specifics through private floral schools, vocational schools, and community colleges. You can also expand your skills and knowledge in different aspects of the business.

    Completing a degree in Fine Arts can enhance your sense of aesthetics and design, while a degree in Botany can arm you with knowledge related to ensuring the proper growth of flowers and plants. If you are looking into owning your own floral shops or being a self-employed florist, you can complete a degree in business which can help provide you with marketing and management skills.

    Pros and Cons

    The biggest advantage of being a floral designer is being one of the main contributors to staging successful events or functions. You get to meet with different types of clients and you can always look forward to something different everyday. Even when you are working solely at a floral shop, every customer has their own needs and requests, so there is a promise of excitement at every new task.

    For some, it can be incredibly tedious to meet with various types of clients all the time. As they have varying needs, when it comes to challenges and demands, they have varying degrees as well. It will be up to you then to ensure you remain committed to meeting their requests and ensuring that your floral designs meet their expectations.

    SOURCES:

    http://www.npsbc.ca/photogallery9.html

    https://www.truity.com/career-profile/floral-designer

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Floral_Designer/Hourly_Rate

  • A Closer Look at a Career as a Museum Curator

    A Closer Look at a Career as a Museum Curator

    “Curate” is a term that has become a part of everyday vocabulary. You must have heard your friends say they want to curate their playlist or you’ve probably caught your aunt or uncle say they want to curate their menu for their upcoming dinner party. Basically, anything which involves organizing or planning is now being referred to as curate.

    Those who frequent art institutions know that curate refers to establishing a collection for art exhibits, and although planning and organization are major parts of their job, curators certainly need more than those skills if they want to be triumphant in their profession. Let us take a comprehensive look at this popular career.

    Curators – What You Need to Know

    Curators have the main responsibility of deciding which artists’ pieces or collection are to be showcased in art galleries, museums, and educational institutions. Curators are also found in science centres, aquaria, archives, facilities dedicated to Hall-of-Fame athletes, zoos, and historic sites.

    To fulfill this responsibility, they need to be well-versed in the arts to know which works capture the attention of art connoisseurs. They need to keep themselves up to date on the trends and the prominent artists in the making. They should also be meticulous enough to conduct their own research by travelling the world and getting themselves acquainted with artists from other cultures. In some cases, they not only coordinate with the artists themselves but also with private collectors or donors whom they have to negotiate with in order to showcase their collection.

    Once they have designated which artworks are to be put on display, they take charge for their transport, storage, maintenance, upkeep, and cataloguing. When exhibits are launched, they have the main role of ensuring everything goes as planned by having the first say on staging, publicity, and execution.

    Salary

    According to PayScale.com, a curator can earn as much as $34,963 up to $76,596 a year. In some cases, they are also entitled to profit sharing and other bonuses.

    Skills

    If you are looking at a career as a curator, you would have to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of art, science, or history. You can also consider museology programs offered in selected universities. It is a big advantage if you are artist or an art lover yourself, although having extensive and historical knowledge about artists, subjects, or eras are typically sufficient. It is a must though that you are aware of general practices in museums and art galleries.

    Professional affiliations and connections are helpful for those who want to stabilize their status in the field. For example, the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is a national organization dedicated to the continuous growth of the Canadian museum sector and provides training and support for any professional in the industry via development programs, conferences, publications, and networking opportunities.

    Pros and Cons

    Having the authority on which pieces to put on display is certainly an advantage as curators get to see the pieces before anyone else. They also get to work with emerging artists, and in this aspect, they somehow get to play a part in their future success.

    A disadvantage is that it can involve working long hours and being available for all types of events. It can also be extremely demanding especially when traveling is required. On the other hand, this can be an advantage for those who don’t really see themselves as professionals sitting at the office all day. If you want to be a curator, you can expect a profession filled with excitement, that’s for sure.

    SOURCES:

    http://www.museums.ca/

    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/i-want-to-be-a-museum-curator-what-will-my-salary-be/article22684895/

    https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Curator/Salary

  • NEADS Events: March 2018- Mark Your Calendar!

    NEADS Events: March 2018- Mark Your Calendar!

    Organizer: National Foundation for Fighting Blindness

    Title: 2018 National Young Leaders Summit – Toronto

    Category: Education

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: March 8, 2018 – March 9, 2018

    Description: Media

    2018 National Young Leaders Summit: Register Now

    November 28th, 2017 by Dr. Chad Andrews

    The Foundation Fighting Blindness is thrilled to announce details for next year’s National Young Leaders Summit.

    The event will take place in Toronto on the evening of Friday, March 9 and during the day on Saturday, March 10, 2018. We are partnering with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to hold the Summit at their Community Hub at Yonge and St. Clair. The event will be co-chaired by two incredible Young Leaders, Shaini Saravanamuthu and Jack McCormick.

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MGHHXJV?id=[id_value]

     

    Organizer: Sarasvati Productions

    Title: IWW Cabaret of Monologues: I Am Unstoppable

    Category: Accessibility

    Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Date: March 10, 2018

    Telephone: 2045862236

    E-mail: associate@sarasvati.ca

    Web site: http://sarasvati.ca

    Description: Sarasvàti Productions will again be producing and taking to the community our cabaret of monologues to celebrate International Women’s Week. This year’s theme is I Am Unstoppable, as we tackle obstacles, conquering challenges and living life to the fullest. The evening will offer a diverse line-up of monologues by Canadian playwrights as well as performance pieces. Our goal is to honour women by telling their stories and to explore multiple perspectives to represent the scope of women’s experiences.

  • March 2018 Scholarships: Apply Now!

    March 2018 Scholarships: Apply Now!

    RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships

    Amount:  $10,000

    Provided by:  RBC Royal Bank

    Deadline : March 29, 2018

    Donor :RBC Royal Bank

    Renewable: No

    Number Available: 15

    Type of Award: Scholarship

    Automatic Consideration: No

    http://scholarships.rbc.com/scholarship-program-for-the-children-of-rbc-employees/

     

    Retail As A Career Scholarship Program

    Amoun:t $1,000

    Provided by: Retail Council of Canada

    Deadline: April 03, 2018

    Donor: Retail Council

    Renewable :No

    Number Available: 20

    Type of Award: Scholarship

    Automatic Consideration: No

    https://www.storeconference.ca/

     

    $5,500 Pinecone Research Sweepstakes

    Amount: $5,500

    Provided by: Nielsen

    Deadline: March 31, 2018

    Renewable: No

    Number Available: 1

    Type of Award :Contest

    Automatic Consideration: No

    https://www.pineconeresearch.ca/SignupCA/Signup_Form.aspx

     

    FormSwift Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $1,000

    Awards Available: 1

    Award Deadline: March 15, 2018

    https://formswift.com/startup-scholarship

     

    Nature-Saving Scholarships

    Scholarship Value: $1,000

    Awards Available: 2

    Award Deadline: March 11, 2018

    https://hikeandcycle.com/scholarship/

     

    Optimist International Oratorical Contest

    Scholarship Value: $15,000

    Awards Available: 100

    Award Deadline: March 15, 2018

    https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm?

     

    Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $500

    Awards Available: 1

    Award Deadline: March 30, 2018

    http://www.odenzascholarships.com/

     

    Kezian Science Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $1,200

    Awards Available: 1

    Award Deadline: March 31, 2018

    https://www.drkezian.com/science-scholarship/

     

    Ranald and Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships

    Scholarship Value: $4,000

    Awards Available: 6

    Award Deadline: March 31, 2018

    http://ecf.getopenfield.com/ranald-vera-shean-memorial-scholarships/

     

    ALPA Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $12,000

    Awards Available: 1

    Award Deadline: April 1, 2018

    http://www.alpa.org/campaigns/alpa-scholarship-program

  • March Madness!

    March Madness!

    You might be thinking: Is the snow gone yet? Well, almost! We are all anxious to get outside when the winter nears its end. It is almost like we are bears coming out of hibernation, ready for new life and excitement. Even though winter is not quite over, it is still nice to have a touch of sun in the forecast- especially when March break is around the corner!

    For the last few months, we have been focusing on Career Profiles. For every Career Profile we publish, there is a corresponding video/videos for you to watch as well. This pairing of reading the article and watching the video can be very helpful in your quest for the right career or job. You must find every piece of updated information you can on your chosen subjects. JPD is an awesome place to discover what is out there for we set things out in categories for easy access.  Some Career Profiles this month include: Curator, Floral Designer, Proofreader, Special Education Teacher, Desktop Publisher, Butcher, Administrative Assistant.

    Thanks for your support and see you all back next month!

    Erin Bouman

    Content Editor

  • Grinding and Polishing Worker

    Grinding and Polishing Worker

    Sometimes, the smallest jobs can make a huge difference. Grinding and polishing workers are only a part of what goes into making objects from clay, plastic, metal, wood, or stone. Still, what they do is very important.

    When you move your hand over a rough piece of wood, you can easily get a splinter under your skin. Unpolished stone can cut your hand, but a grinding and polishing worker can help. People in this trade work with hand tools like files or small power tools to polish off the edges that might cause problems to the people who use the containers or other objects.

    Being a grinding and polishing worker involves more than just rubbing a file or sandpaper against an object. People in this trade might have to read blueprints and mark defects like cracks that need to be repaired. They might work on small surfaces like bowls or large ones like floors. They have to choose the right kind of tool for each job and be able to work with a variety of materials to make them look as good as possible.

    Working in this type of job normally involves learning on the job rather than taking courses. Still, taking a course at a trade school in how to use various tools can be useful, and looking for an apprenticeship is also a good idea.

    Salaries for grinding and polishing workers start at about $26,000 per year and can rise to about $52,000. The average salary is over $37,000, and the hourly wage is normally $19 once people have some experience.

    Some people might be able to stay in this job for many years, but others might find that they need to move on to other work after a few years. Because the job involves working with their hands, many workers might find that it becomes too difficult for them as they get older. Accidents, arthritis, and all kinds of problems might also mean that people in this type of work are unable to continue.

    Job prospects for grinding and polishing workers are not as good as they once were. In 2014, the number of jobs declined, and no one is guaranteed a spot. Having a second job option is a good idea for grinding and polishing workers, but they should not feel that their skills are useless. This type of work is very important for making products as beautiful and usable as possible. Whether in construction or in making gravestones or plaques for buildings, people in this field can find many places to use their skills.

    In addition, grinding and polishing workers develop many useful skills that they can use in other jobs. The ability to use hand tools is important for many trades, and being able to finish off a job can help others who might not have those skills. If you like to make objects look good by smoothing off the rough edges and making them shine, the job of grinder and polisher might be right for you.

    Bibliography:

    Career Planner.com “Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker.” https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Grinding-and-Polishing-Workers-Hand.cfm

    College Grad.com. “Grinding and Polishing Workers.” https://collegegrad.com/careers/grinding-and-polishing-workers.

    Neuvoo.ca. “Polisher Salary in Canada.” https://neuvoo.ca/salary/polisher/

    Recruiter.com. “Salary for Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers.” https://www.recruiter.com/salaries/grinding-and-polishing-workers-hand-salary/.