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School Subject: Social Studies

  • 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.

  • Translators and Translator-Revisers

    Legacy duties

    • Translate a variety of written material such as correspondence, reports, legal documents, technical specifications and textbooks from one language to another, maintaining the content, context and style of the original material to the greatest extent possible
    • Localize software and accompanying technical documents to adapt them to another language and culture
    • Revise and correct translated material
    • May train and supervise other translators.

  • 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.

  • Social Workers

    Legacy duties

    • Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required
    • Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems
    • Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
    • Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
    • Serve as members on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups
    • Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
    • Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development
    • Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
    • May provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
    • May supervise other social workers.
    • Social workers may specialize in fields of practice such as child welfare, family services, corrections, gerontology or addictions.

  • Sign Language Interpreters

    Legacy duties

    • Translate sign language to a spoken language and vice versa either simultaneously or consecutively.
    • Sign language interpreters work in French and Langue des signes qu

  • 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.

  • Psychologists

    Legacy duties

    • Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
    • Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
    • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment and offer mediation services
    • Use standard psychological tests for assessment
    • Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
    • Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, memory, perception and language development
    • Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles
    • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
    • Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
    • Psychologists may specialize in applied psychology or experimental research. Sub-specialties include behavioural psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational and school psychology, industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or sports psychology.

  • Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications

    Legacy duties

    • Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and programs designed to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of businesses, governments and other organizations
    • Gather, research and prepare communications material for internal and external audiences
    • Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by their organization
    • Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web sites and press releases
    • Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
    • Prepare and deliver educational and publicity programs and informational materials to increase awareness of museums, galleries and other tourist attractions
    • Initiate and maintain contact with the media
    • Arrange interviews and news conferences
    • Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiries
    • Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiences
    • Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
    • Represent and act as an agent for talented individuals or individuals with specific occupational expertise
    • Prepare or oversee preparation of sports, literary, performance or other contracts.
    • Literary agents specialize in representing specific types of authors and writers. Performance agents specialize in representing specific singers, musicians, actors or other performers. Sports agents specialize in representing specific athletes or sports teams.

  • Police Officers (Except Commissioned)

    Legacy duties

    • Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
    • Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law
    • Arrest criminal suspects
    • Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
    • Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs
    • May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers.

  • Interpreters

    Legacy duties

    • Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment, either simultaneously (as the speaker speaks), consecutively (after the speaker speaks) or whispered (speaking in a low whisper to one or two persons as the speaker is talking)
    • Provide interpretation services in court or before administrative tribunals
    • May interpret language for individuals and small groups travelling in Canada and abroad
    • May interpret for persons speaking a Native or foreign language in a variety of circumstances
    • May train other interpreters.
    • Translators, terminologists and interpreters specialize in two languages, such as French and English, the official languages of Canada. They may also specialize in another language and one of the official languages. The main areas of specialization include administrative, literary, scientific and technical translation. Interpreters may specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.