School Subject: English

  • Financial Accountants

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for an individual, department, company or other establishment
    • Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
    • Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
    • Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
    • Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
    • May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
    • May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.
  • Financial Auditors

    Legacy duties

    • Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
    • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
    • Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
    • May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.
  • Manufacturing Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
    • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
    • Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
    • Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
    • Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
    • Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
    • Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
    • Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
  • Utilities Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Water supply managers manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
    • Electrical power distribution managers manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
    • Natural gas supply managers manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals.
    • Petroleum product distribution managers plan and direct the distribution of heating oil products to retail distributors and regional storage sites.
    • Water pollution control managers manage the operations of a sewage treatment plant, schedule and direct maintenance of plant equipment, and prepare reports on water quality.
    • Waste systems managers manage solid or liquid waste collection and disposal systems, train drivers in how to handle waste and ensure safe operation of disposal facilities.
  • Archivists

    Archivists collect, appraise, arrange, describe, and preserve records and other materials with long-term value. They help make collections easier to search by creating finding aids, databases, and other reference tools. They may answer public or internal questions, support researchers, and help people use records safely. Archivists also check the condition of items, recommend proper storage, and work to protect materials from damage. In some workplaces, they digitize records or manage electronic files so information stays accessible over time. Their work supports organizations, governments, museums, universities, and other groups that keep important records.