School Subject: Math

  • Small Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers

    Legacy duties

    • Repair small appliances, such as electrical lawn and garden equipment and power tools
    • Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
    • Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
    • Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
    • Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
  • Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate automated or computerized control systems, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, pollution control devices and other equipment to provide heat, ventilation, refrigeration, light and power for buildings, industrial plants and other work sites
    • Monitor and inspect plant equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow, to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency
    • Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions
    • Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
    • Clean and lubricate generators, turbines, pumps and compressors and perform other routine equipment maintenance duties using appropriate lubricants and hand, power and precision tools
    • Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports about plant operation
    • May assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
  • 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.
  • Registered Nurses

    Legacy duties

    • Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
    • Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
    • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
    • Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
    • Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
    • Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
    • May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
    • May develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients
    • May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.
    • Registered nurses may specialize in areas such as surgery, obstetrics care, psychiatric care, critical care, pediatrics, geriatrics, community health, occupational health, emergency care, rehabilitation or oncology.
    • Nurse practitioners are independent care providers with a broader scope of practice relative to registered nurses.
    • Occupational health nurses develop and implement employee health education programs and provide registered nursing care in private businesses and industry.
    • Community health nurses provide health education and registered nursing care in public health units and through home visits, manage complex home care cases, participate in community needs assessment and program development, conduct disease screening and deliver immunization programs.
    • Psychiatric nurses provide nursing care, supportive counselling and life skills programming to patients in psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, long-term care facilities and community-based settings.
    • Nursing consultants provide consultative services to institutes, associations and health care organizations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and nursing practice.
    • Nursing researchers engaged in research activities related to nursing are self-employed or are employed by hospitals, public and private organizations and governments.
    • Clinical nurses provide leadership, advice and counsel on the provision of research-based care for specific patient groups within the care of particular health care organizations.
  • Respiratory Therapists

    Legacy duties

    • Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary functions tests
    • Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, humidified air or medications
    • Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
    • Assess patients and perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions and intubations
    • Perform artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
    • Assist with transport of high-risk patients
    • Supervise and train students and other respiratory therapists
    • Participate in home care programs for chronic respiratory patients and provide patient and family education
    • Participate in research related to cardiac and pulmonary disorders.
    • Respiratory therapists may specialize in areas such as anaesthesia, critical care, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and respiratory home care.
  • Secondary School Teachers

    Legacy duties

    • Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
    • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
    • Assign and correct homework
    • Prepare, administer and correct tests
    • Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
    • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
    • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
    • May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
    • May supervise student teachers.
    • Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as mathematics, English, French, special education or second language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as hairdressing or auto mechanics.
  • Real Estate Agents and Salespersons

    Legacy duties

    • Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
    • Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
    • Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
    • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
    • Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
    • May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
    • Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
  • 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.
  • Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks

    Legacy duties

    • Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
    • Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
    • Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
    • Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
    • Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
    • Assist in display of merchandise
    • Maintain sales records for inventory control
    • Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
    • May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
    • Retail salespersons may specialize and act as consultants in interior decorating, home entertainment systems, computers and other products and services.
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
    • Measure and lay out reference points for installation
    • Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
    • Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
    • Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
    • Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
    • Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
    • Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
    • May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
    • May prepare work estimates for clients.