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School Subject: Computer-related Courses

  • Librarians

    Legacy duties

    • Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
    • Provide reference services
    • Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
    • Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
    • Develop systems to access library collections
    • Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches, make interlibrary loans and perform other functions using Internet and CD-ROM, to assist users in accessing library materials
    • Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
    • Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
    • Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.

  • Legal Secretaries

    Legacy duties

    • Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
    • Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
    • Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
    • Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
    • Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
    • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
    • May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
    • May attend court, meetings or conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation
    • May perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements.

  • 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.

  • Legal Assistants and Paralegals

    Legacy duties

    • Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
    • Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
    • Research records, court files and other legal documents
    • Draft legal correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties.

  • Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service establishments
    • Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
    • Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
    • Organize and direct the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
    • Hire and supervise staff
    • Maintain financial and personnel records.

  • 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.

  • Information Systems Analysts and Consultants

    Legacy duties

    • Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
    • Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
    • Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
    • Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.

  • Insurance Agents and Brokers

    Legacy duties

    • Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance to clients
    • Establish client insurance coverage, calculate premiums and establish method of payment
    • Provide information concerning group and individual insurance packages, the range of risk coverage, benefits paid and other policy features
    • Ensure appropriate forms, medical examinations and other policy requirements are completed
    • Monitor insurance claims and respond to clients' enquiries
    • Identify and solicit potential clientele.