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School Subject: Computer-related Courses

  • Community Pharmacists

    Legacy duties

    • Check prescriptions for proper dosage
    • Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the quantities of drugs and other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with correct quantity
    • Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals and advise them on indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
    • Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
    • Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
    • Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
    • Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
    • May supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff.

  • Industrial Pharmacists

    Legacy duties

    • Participate in basic research for the development of new drugs
    • Formulate new drug products developed by medical researchers
    • Test new drug products for stability and to determine their absorption and elimination patterns
    • Co-ordinate clinical investigations of new drugs
    • Control the quality of drug products during production to ensure that they meet standards of potency, purity, uniformity, stability and safety
    • Develop information materials concerning the uses, properties and risks of particular drugs
    • Evaluate labelling, packaging and advertising of drug products
    • Promote pharmaceutical products to health professionals.

  • Engineer Officers, Water Transport

    Legacy duties

    • Operate main engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment aboard ships, such as boilers, steering and deck machinery, motors, pumps, generators and condensers
    • Stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
    • Inspect and conduct maintenance and emergency repair to engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
    • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of engine room crew
    • Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures.

  • Flying Instructors

    Legacy duties

    • Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
    • Train licensed pilots for additional certification.

  • Chemical Technologists

    Legacy duties

    • Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
    • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
    • Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
    • Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products
    • Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures
    • Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants
    • Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards
    • Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates.
    • Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.

  • 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.

  • Mining Engineers

    Legacy duties

    • Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations
    • Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits
    • Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition
    • Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems and supporting structures
    • Design, develop and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
    • Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists
    • Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines
    • Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports
    • Implement and co-ordinate mine safety programs
    • Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

  • Court Recorders

    Legacy duties

    • Record verbatim proceedings of courtroom using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machine or stenomask
    • Respond to requests during court sessions to read back verbatim evidence
    • Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
    • Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copy against original record of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judge
    • Research and locate quotes to ensure accuracy
    • Respond to requests for transcripts ordered by judges, lawyers or the public
    • File and store shorthand notes of court session.

  • Purchasing Agents and Officers

    Legacy duties

    • Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials 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 delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
    • 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.

  • Government Managers – Health Policy Development and Program Administration

    Legacy duties

    • Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
    • Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
    • Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
    • Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
    • Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
    • Interview, hire and provide training for staff.