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School Subject: Sciences

  • Biological Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in conducting biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
    • Perform limited range of technical functions in support of agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology, biomedical research and environmental protection
    • Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
    • Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports.

  • 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.

  • Archive Technicians and Assistants

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids
    • Implement and update classification plans and records scheduling and disposal plans
    • Codify and classify archival materials
    • Put archival materials on microfilm
    • Transfer materials from current to semicurrent status or put into permanent storage
    • Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
    • Apply standards and policies for storage of archival materials
    • Research and retrieve archival materials
    • Participate in instructing and assisting users
    • Ensure the use of computerized document systems.

  • Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in developing government health policy by reviewing relevant literature, conducting interviews, collecting and analysing statistical data, and providing advice to senior managers and officials on issues such as health promotion, regulation, standards and financing
    • Design and implement health projects or programs
    • Maintain, update and manage health information databases
    • Compile and analyse statistical information provided by private and public health care institutions and organizations and produce reports
    • Monitor and evaluate health care programs operated by government departments and agencies or private organizations
    • Assess compliance with health standards and identify remedial action if necessary
    • Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs
    • Provide consulting services to clients in private establishments or government departments or agencies
    • Respond to internal and external program and policy information requests
    • Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents to provide information to association or organization members or the general public
    • Present the views of an association or organization to politicians, government officials, the media or the general public.
    • Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers may specialize in a particular area of health policy development, research or program administration such as addiction research.

  • Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

    Legacy duties

    • Ergonomists or human factors specialists conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
    • Occupational or industrial hygienists study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace. They report and document investigations and conclusions, suggest changes to work environments and processes and provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards. They may also teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.
    • Patent agents advise clients on elements of patent law and on the patentability of inventions, conduct patent searches, prepare patent applications and represent clients before the patent office.
    • Science policy and program officers conduct research and advise on policies or develop or administer programs related to transportation, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, energy, land use, recycling and other scientific fields. They promote public awareness and education on such issues as utilization of natural resources, the environment, and reprocessing and reduction of waste.

  • Biological Technologists

    Legacy duties

    • Set up and conduct biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses in support of research and quality control in food production, sanitation, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology and other fields
    • Apply methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy
    • Perform experimental procedures in agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology and biomedical research
    • Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
    • Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of fisheries stock, wildlife and other natural resources
    • Analyze data and prepare reports
    • Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programs.

  • Waste Plant Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the flow of sewage through settling, aeration and digestion tanks, and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
    • Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment, monitor and read gauges, meters and other recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
    • Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
    • Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
    • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
    • May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery.

  • Water Plant Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
    • Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
    • Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
    • Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
    • Analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
    • Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
    • Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
    • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
    • May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery
    • May measure, mix and transport chemicals to maintain feed stocks.

  • Truck and Bus Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions
    • Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
    • Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
    • Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
    • Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

  • Tobacco Processing Machine Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves
    • Tend cigarette, cigar and other tobacco processing machines, and monitor product quality
    • Clear blockages and adjust machines as required
    • Clean machines and immediate work areas.