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School Subject: Business

  • Postal and Courier Services Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of postal facilities and courier service companies, or of operational divisions within Canada Post and courier service companies
    • Co-ordinate the duties of supervisors and other staff
    • Manage the accurate and expedient movement of mail and parcels through postal and parcel sorting facilities
    • Review effectiveness of assigned operations and implement changes to postal and courier operations
    • Prepare and submit budget estimates and administer the expenditures of postal and courier facilities
    • Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

  • Computer Programmer

    Computer programmers write code for software, websites, and other digital tools. They help turn design ideas into working programs and may update older systems to keep them running well. Their work often includes testing code, finding and fixing errors, and making changes based on feedback. Programmers may also review technical requirements, create simple documentation, and work with other developers, analysts, or clients to solve problems. Depending on the workplace, they may focus on one part of a larger system or work on several tasks during the same project. In many settings, they need to stay current with new programming languages, tools, and methods.

  • Web Designers and Developers

    Legacy duties

    • Consult with clients to develop and document Web site requirements
    • Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
    • Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
    • Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Web site
    • Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
    • Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web-site related code
    • Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
    • May lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
    • May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products

  • Truck and Bus Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions
    • Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
    • Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
    • Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
    • Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

  • Transportation Managers of Operations

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a transportation company
    • Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations
    • Oversee dispatch of vehicles, vessels or aircraft
    • Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions
    • Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies
    • Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

  • Retail and Wholesale Buyers

    Legacy duties

    • Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
    • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
    • Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
    • Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment's requirements
    • Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
    • Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels
    • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
    • Supervise the work of other retail buyers.
    • Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.

  • Restaurant and Food Service Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
    • Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
    • Recruit staff and oversee staff training
    • Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
    • Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
    • Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
    • Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
    • Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions.

  • Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness

    Legacy duties

    • Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
    • Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
    • Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
    • Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
    • Attend to clients with special needs
    • Provide lifestyle awareness information
    • Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
    • Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
    • Enforce safety rules and regulations
    • Assist with co-ordination of special events
    • Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
    • May train and supervise staff
    • May maintain and repair sports equipment.

  • Purchasing Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment
    • Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
    • Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
    • Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
    • Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
    • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
    • Review and process claims against suppliers
    • Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

  • Pursers and Flight Attendants

    Legacy duties

    • Flight attendants greet passengers, explain and demonstrate safety procedures, check the general condition of the aircraft cabin, ensure that all necessary supplies are on board, attend to safety of passengers during take-offs, landings and emergencies, serve food and beverages to passengers and make flight announcements.
    • Flight pursers, customer service directors and passenger service directors co-ordinate the activities of flight attendants, provide service to passengers during flight and complete reports.
    • Ship pursers supervise ship attendants, arrange activities for passengers and conduct ship's business, such as signing on crew, maintaining payroll records, assisting passengers in preparing customs declarations and supervising baggage storage.