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  • Mechanical Engineering Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications
    • Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
    • Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
    • Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
    • Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

  • Urban and Land Use Planners

    Legacy duties

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

  • Carpenter

    Carpenters read plans and measurements, then cut, shape, and assemble wood and other building materials. They build and install foundations, frames, floors, walls, roofs, doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, and trim. They also repair damaged structures, do renovation work, and finish surfaces so the final result is strong and safe. On some jobs, carpenters set up scaffolding, use power tools, and work with hand tools, levels, and measuring equipment. They may work on residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects, depending on the employer. Good carpentry also means checking accuracy, following building codes and safety rules, and adjusting work when plans change on site.

  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists

    Legacy duties

    • Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems
    • Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
    • Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
    • Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
    • Inspect mechanical installations and construction
    • Prepare contract and tender documents
    • Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
    • Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.

  • Machinists

    Legacy duties

    • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations
    • Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
    • Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations
    • Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
    • Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
    • May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.

  • Landscape Architects

    Legacy duties

    • Confer with clients to determine design needs
    • Survey and assess designated sites and develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects
    • Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed drawings for sites, including features such as trees, shrubs, gardens, lighting, walkways, patios, decks, benches, fences, retaining walls and fountains
    • Prepare or oversee preparation of site plans, reports, sketches, models, photographs, maps, land use studies and design plans
    • Estimate costs, prepare specifications and evaluate tenders for landscape construction projects
    • Conduct environmental design studies, including environmental assessment, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites
    • Conduct community and neighbourhood physical planning studies, participate in multidisciplinary urban design studies and prepare design guidelines
    • May manage and supervise landscape construction work.

  • Land Surveyors

    Legacy duties

    • Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys
    • Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish and mark legal boundaries of properties, parcels of lands, provincial and Canada Lands, aboriginal land claims, well-sites, mining claims, utility rights-of-way, roadways and highways
    • Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
    • Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment and global positioning systems (GPS)
    • Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design and drafting (CAD)
    • Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
    • Prepare or supervise the preparation and compilation of all data, plans, charts, records and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
    • Certify and assume liability for surveys made to establish real property boundaries
    • Advise, provide consultation and testify as an expert witness on matters related to legal surveys.

  • Land Survey Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
    • Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
    • Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
    • Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians may specialize in one of the following types of surveys: geodetic survey, topographic survey, legal (cadastral) survey or engineering survey.

  • Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists

    Legacy duties

    • Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries
    • Design plant layouts and production facilities
    • Develop and carry out work study and related programs
    • Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs
    • Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.

  • Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in the design of plant layouts
    • Conduct work measurement or other studies
    • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
    • Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
    • Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes.
    • Technologists and technicians in this unit group may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans and schedules in a particular industrial area such as metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing.