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School Subject: Sciences

  • Library Technicians and Assistants

    Legacy duties

    • Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
    • Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
    • Issue for circulation library books and other materials
    • Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
    • Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children's and other specialized library programs
    • Enter the checkout and return of books and other library materials if necessary.

  • 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.

  • Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers

    Legacy duties

    • Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures
    • Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor
    • Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
    • Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
    • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.

  • Industrial Designers

    Legacy duties

    • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
    • Analyze the intended use of product and user preferences
    • Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
    • Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
    • Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
    • Consult with engineers and production staff during manufacturing stage.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technologists and Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Operate specialized computer hardware and software and peripheral equipment to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data
    • Develop specialized computer software routines, Internet based GIS, database and business applications to customize geographic information
    • Work with external organizations on data transfer and systems compatibility issues
    • Perform data entry and editing activities and maintenance operations to systems following pre-determined calibration procedures
    • Integrate external software such as spreadsheets and statistical packages with GIS software
    • Train and provide technical support for GIS users.

  • Hairstylists

    Legacy duties

    • Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features or determine style from client's instructions and preferences
    • Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
    • Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
    • Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
    • Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
    • Apply hair extensions
    • May shampoo and rinse hair
    • May perform receptionist duties and order supplies
    • May judge in competitions
    • May train or supervise other hairstylists, hairstylist apprentices and helpers.

  • Fish Plant Cutters

  • Firefighters

    Legacy duties

    • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
    • Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites
    • Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment, such as axes, water hoses, aerial ladders and hydraulic equipment and various firefighting chemicals
    • Administer first aid and other assistance
    • Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment
    • Inform and educate the public on fire prevention
    • Train to maintain high level of physical fitness
    • Assist the public, the police and emergency organizations during times of major disasters
    • May participate as members of a trauma or emergency response team and provide para-medical aid to accident victims or ill persons
    • May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other firefighters.

  • Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts

    Legacy duties

    • Conduct research and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns, and devise methods for collection and analysis of data
    • Forecast production and consumption of specific products and services based on records of past production and consumption and general economic and industry-specific conditions
    • Prepare forecasts of income and expenditure, interest rates and exchange rates
    • Analyze factors which determine economic growth and advise government agencies on policies to increase economic activities
    • Analyze factors which determine labour force participation, employment, wages, unemployment and other labour market outcomes
    • Study mathematical formulae and statistical techniques and apply them to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems
    • Study the nature of money, credit and the operation of banks and other financial institutions to develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity
    • Monitor economic data to assess the effectiveness, and advise on the appropriateness, of monetary and fiscal policies
    • Examine problems related to the economic activity of individual companies
    • Examine financial methods, production costs and techniques and marketing policies to recommend possible improvements
    • Examine statistical data on the exchange of goods and services among nations
    • Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources
    • Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national area to set sales and pricing levels for goods and services, to assess market potential and future trends and to develop business strategies
    • Monitor regional and local economic trends
    • Study regulatory processes and provide material in support of legal proceedings with government and other parties.

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineers

    Legacy duties

    • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
    • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
    • Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
    • Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
    • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
    • Investigate electrical or electronic failures
    • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
    • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.
    • Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.