School Subject: Physical Education

  • Aquaculture and Marine Harvest Labourers

    Legacy duties

    • Assist aquaculture technicians in operation of a fish hatchery or other aquatic farm
    • Feed aquaculture stocks, vaccinate stocks, perform culling and marking or banding techniques and report any observed irregularities in stock
    • Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters, tanks and other aquaculture equipment and clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
    • Keep daily records of water flow and fish samples
    • Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks
    • Prepare aquaculture stocks for market
    • Operate boats, if necessary, in marine aquaculture operations.
    • Marine plant gatherers rake seaweed, dulse or Irish moss from beach, rocks or shallow water and load into a cart, wagon or other receptacles
    • Marine plant gatherers spread gatherings to dry and remove foreign objects
    • Marine plant gatherers transport gatherings to processing plant.
    • Shellfish harvesters dig clams from beds with spade, fork or other instrument, or pick oysters
    • Shellfish harvesters clean, sort and transport shellfish to market.
  • Chain Saw and Skidder Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate chain saw to fell, delimb and buck trees at the logging site and loading area
    • Operate cable, or grapple skidder to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation
    • Assess site, terrain and weather conditions before felling and yarding trees
    • May work as member of a team rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation
    • May maintain and perform minor repairs on skidders, chain saws and other equipment.
  • Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers

    Legacy duties

    • Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
    • Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
    • Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
    • Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
    • Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
    • Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
    • Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
    • Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
    • Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
    • Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
    • Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
    • Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
    • Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
    • Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
    • Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
    • Direct traffic at or near construction sites
    • Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
  • Material Handlers

    Legacy duties

    • Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
    • Move household appliances and furniture onto and off moving trucks or vans
    • Set up rooms for events, dismantle moveable walls and partitions, and organize or set up office furniture
    • Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
    • Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks, railway cars and loading docks of warehouses and industrial establishments
    • Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
    • Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid petroleum, chemical or other products into or from tank cars, tank trucks or storage tanks
    • Operate equipment to dump materials such as coal, ore and grain into or to remove materials from railway cars, trucks or other vehicles
    • Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles to elevators, bins or other storage areas
    • May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.
  • Boat Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate motorboats, launches, small ferry boats and other similar vessels to transport passengers or freight
    • Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, derricks, fire extinguishers and life preservers
    • May perform other duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbours, patrolling beaches and measuring depth of water.
  • Cable Ferry Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
    • Operate cable ferry across narrow waterway
    • Perform routine maintenance and repairs to engine, cables and winches.
  • Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors

    Legacy duties

    • Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
    • Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
    • Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
    • Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
    • Perform and document routine maintenance
    • Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
    • Aircraft mechanics usually specialize in working on specific aircraft systems such as engines, engine accessories, airframes, propellers, mechanical components or hydraulic systems and specific kinds of aircraft, such as light aircraft, jet transports and helicopters.
    • Aircraft inspectors inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
    • Aircraft inspectors inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
    • Aircraft inspectors maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports.
  • Babysitters

    Legacy duties

    • Supervise and care for children in the absence of regular caregiver
    • Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
    • Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
    • Organize activities such as games and outings to provide amusement and exercise
    • May perform housekeeping duties and prepare meals for children according to employer's instructions.
  • Speech-Language Pathologist

    Speech-language pathologists assess communication and swallowing needs and create plans to support improvement. They may test speech, language, fluency, voice, and hearing-related communication concerns, then explain results in clear language to clients, families, and other professionals. They develop and deliver therapy, choose exercises and strategies, and adjust plans as progress changes. They also help people use tools or techniques that make speaking and understanding easier in daily life. In schools and healthcare settings, they may work with teachers, doctors, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care. They often keep records, track progress, and recommend next steps based on each person’s needs and goals.

  • Audiologist

    Audiologists assess hearing and related concerns by asking questions, reviewing health information, and using specialized tests. They interpret results to identify hearing loss or other hearing problems and explain the findings in clear, simple language. They may recommend hearing aids or other assistive devices, adjust them, and provide guidance on how to use them. Audiologists also help people manage ear-related concerns that affect communication and may work with families, teachers, and other health professionals. In many settings, they keep records, monitor progress, and update care plans. Their work focuses on improving hearing, communication, and quality of life for people of all ages.