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     ·   Basic English language is compulsory (for Tradesmen). 

· Trade certificate. (Compulsory for some Provinces and professions) GLOBAL AVENUE WILL ASSESS AND ADVISE. 

·   Have specific training and work experience in the position applying for. 

·    Must be able to lift 60 to 90 pounds (for Tradesmen). 

·    Must be willing to work in Canada for up to two years for a specific company if required. 

·    Must have good health and criminal free. 

·  Applicant can apply for permanent resident after 6 months to 2 years of work experience in Canada, with their family members depending on the position and the skill he/she has. 

·  Most company will provide housing free. 

·  Must not have an alcohol or drug problem. 

·  Must be able to work outside during winter months. 

·  Must meet all Immigration Canada requirements for temporary work authorizations. 

·   HEALTH AND SECURITY CLEARANCE.

    All Documents Must Be In English And Officially Translated And Notarized

1) Valid copies of all applicants and dependents passports.

2) Copies of national Identity. Documents.

3) Copies of birth certificate (translated and notarized).

4) Copies of all employment letters showing specific periods of employment and position with salary 

     - WITH REFERENCES.

5) All educational documents

6) Six-passport size picture

• Between 25 mm and 35 mm (1” and 1 3/8”) from chin to crown
• Have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8” x 1 3/4”) finished size

 

 JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TRADESMEN  

Truck Drivers

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes. They are employed by transportation companies, manufacturing and distribution companies, moving companies and employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes shunters who move trailers to and from loading docks within trucking yards or lots.

Example Titles
bulk goods truck driver, dump truck driver, flatbed truck driver, logging truck driver, long haul truck, driver, moving van driver, shunt truck driver, tow truck driver, truck driver, truck driver, heavy truck
truck driver, tractor-trailer

Main duties

Long-haul truck drivers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles, to transport goods and material to destinations
• Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo
• Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and cold storage
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Record cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in log book or on on-board computer
• Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular telephone and on-board computer
• May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.

Line-haul and local truck drivers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Operate and drive straight trucks to transport goods and materials over urban and short inter-urban routes
• May drive lighter, special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks
• Perform pre-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicles such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• A Class D licence is required to drive straight trucks.
• A Class A licence is required to drive articulated trucks.
• Air brake endorsement (Z) is required for drivers who operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
• Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification is required for drivers who transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.

 Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions or to non-driving occupations, such as driver trainer, safety officer or truck dispatcher is possible with additional training or experience.

Automotive service technicians and truck and bus mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies.

Example Titles

automobile mechanic, automotive service technician, automotive service technician apprentice
bus mechanic, car mechanic, mechanical upgrader – motor vehicle manufacturing, motor repairer – motor vehicle manufacturing, motor vehicle mechanic, transmission mechanic, truck and transport mechanic, truck-trailer repairer, tune-up specialist – motor vehicle

Main duties

Automotive service technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
• Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.

Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing, perform some or all of the following 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.

Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems.

Workers in this unit group may specialize in the following areas: engine and fuel systems, transmission systems, air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, steering, alignment, brakes, drive lines, suspension, electrical and electronic systems, truck-trailer repair or diagnostic services.

Employment requirements

Automotive service technicians

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Automotive service technician trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Automotive service technician (fuel, electrical and electronic systems) and automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
• Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario.
• Motor vehicle repair (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified automotive service technicians.

Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers.

Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship
  or
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in truck or heavy-duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification. 
• Truck and transport mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Yukon.
• Truck-trailer repair trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified truck-trailer repairers and truck and transport mechanics.

Additional information

• With additional training, mobility is possible between automobile and truck and transport mechanics.
• With experience, mechanics and technicians in this unit group may progress to supervisory positions.
• Mechanical repairers employed in motor vehicle manufacturing may progress to motor vehicle mechanic positions through an apprenticeship program, or with experience, they may progress to supervisory positions in motor vehicle manufacturing.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Welders and Related Machine Operators

Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

aviation welding technician, brazing machine operator, brazing machine setter, electric arc welder, journeyman/woman welder, laser welding operator, pressure vessel welder, production welder, soldering machine operator, spot welder, welder, welder apprentice, welder-fitter

Main duties

Welders perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines
• Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.

Welders may specialize in certain types of welding such as custom fabrication, ship building and repair, aerospace precision welding, pressure vessel welding, pipeline construction welding, structural construction welding, or machinery and equipment repair welding.

Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:

• Operate previously set up welding machines such as spot, butt and seam resistance or gas and arc welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts
• Operate previously set up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal parts or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal articles with solder
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• May adjust welding heads and tooling according to work specifications.

Employment requirements

Welders

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in welding is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified welders.

Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators

• Some secondary school education is required.
• Several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
• Experience as a machine operator helper may be required.
• Experience with robotics may be required.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification for welders allows for interprovincial mobility.

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics / Diesel Mechanics

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, and railway transport companies and urban transit systems.

Example Titles

construction equipment mechanic, diesel mechanic – heavy equipment, farm equipment mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, heavy mobile logging equipment mechanic, heavy mobile mining equipment mechanic, heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice, heavy-duty equipment technician
locomotive mechanic, tractor mechanic

Main duties

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:

• Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
• May perform repair work on heavy trucks
• May attach components and adjust new farm equipment.

Heavy-duty and farm equipment mechanics may specialize in specific types of machinery such as combines or tracked vehicles, or in engine overhaul, power shift transmissions, fuel injection, hydraulics or electronics.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in heavy equipment repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Farm equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified heavy-duty equipment technicians and farm equipment mechanics.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

 Carpenters and Framers

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

This unit group includes carpentry and cabinetmaking trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (7271) and Cabinetmakers (7272). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies.

Example Titles

apprentice carpenter, carpenter, finish carpenter, journeyman/woman carpenter, maintenance carpenter, metal framer – carpentry, renovation carpenter, rough carpenter

AND

cabinetmaking contractor, carpentry contractor, carpenters foreman/woman, concrete form builders foreman/woman – carpentry, contractor, cabinetmaker, finish carpenters foreman/woman, finish joiners foreman/woman, foreman/woman, finish carpenters, foreman/woman, form builders, foreman/woman, framers, foreman/woman, maintenance carpenters, foreman/woman, cabinetmakers, foreman/woman, cabinetmakers - furniture manufacturing, foreman/woman, carpenters and carpentry, foreman/woman, finish carpenters, foreman/woman, finish joiners, foreman/woman, framers, foreman/woman, general carpenters, foreman/woman, ship joiners, foreman/woman, stair builders, foreman/woman, wood patternmakers, framers foreman/woman, general carpenters foreman/woman, general foreman/woman - building construction, general foreman/woman, residential construction, general supervisor - building construction, general supervisor - residential construction, maintenance carpenters foreman/woman, residential construction foreman/woman, supervisor, carpenters, wood frame building foreman/woman, wood patternmakers foreman/woman,

Main duties

Carpenters perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
• May prepare cost estimates for clients.

AND

Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
• Train or arrange for training of workers
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
• Prepare schedules and other reports
• May manage the operations of own company
• May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Several years of experience as a qualified carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
• Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
  or
• A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified carpenters.

Additional information

• There is some mobility among jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.
• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Bricklayers

Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They are employed by construction companies and bricklaying contractors or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

apprentice bricklayer, apprentice brickmason, apprentice mason, artificial stone mason, brick and stone mason, brick and stone mason, brick chimney builder and repair, brick setter, bricklayer, bricklayer, furnace lining, bricklayer, kiln repair, bricklayer, ladle repair, bricklayer, maintenance, bricklayer, refractory brick, bricklayer, residential, bricklayer, smokestacks, brickmason, builder, refractory, chimney bricklayer, chimney repair bricklayer, chimney repair stonemason, cinder block mason and setter, concrete block setter, fire brick layer, fire brick liner repairer, fireplace brickmason, bricklayer, brickmason, refractory bricklayer, stonecutter, stonemason, fireplace brickmason, industrial furnace bricklayer, industrial furnace brickmason, industrial oven brickmason, installer, permastones, journeyman/woman bricklayer, journeyman/woman brickmason, journeyman/woman mason, journeyman/woman stonemason, layer, fire bricks, maintenance bricklayer, mason, brick and stone, mason, refractory, masonry silo erector, permastone mason, refractory brick repairer-mason, refractory bricklayer, refractory builder, refractory mason, residential construction bricklayer, restoration stonemason, setter, artificial stones, setter, simulated stones, simulated stone mason, smokestack bricklayer, stone setter, stonecutter, stonemason, stonemason, chimney repair, stonemason, restoration, terra cotta mason      

Main duties

Bricklayers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools 
• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and similar materials to construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures in residential, industrial and commercial construction
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing to walls or other surfaces
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• May restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in bricklaying is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification for bricklayers is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the Yukon.
• Trade certification for stonemasons is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified bricklayers.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Masons and Concrete Finishers

Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and high rise buildings. They are employed by construction companies, cement and concrete contractors and manufacturers of precast concrete products, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

cement finisher apprentice, cement mason, concrete finisher, concrete mason, precast concrete finisher,apprentice cement finisher, cement finisher, cement finisher apprentice, cement mason, cement mason apprentice, cement mason, highways and streets, cement mason, maintenance, concrete finisher, concrete finisher apprentice, concrete floor finisher, concrete mason, concrete patcher-finisher, concrete polisher, concrete smoother-finisher, finisher cement, finisher concrete, finisher concrete floors, finisher concrete products, highway and street cement mason, journeyman/woman cement finisher, maintenance cement mason, mason cement, mason concrete, precast concrete finisher, sidewalk concrete finisher  

Main duties

Concrete finishers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
• Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
• Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
• Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program
  or
  Over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in cement finishing are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified concrete finishers.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers

Construction trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites. They are employed by construction companies and trade and labour contractors.

Example Titles

asphalt spreader, bricklayer helper, carpenter helper, concrete mixer helper, construction helper, construction labourer, demolition worker, drywall sander, flagman/woman, glazier helper, labourer concrete paving, labourer excavation, pipeline mandrel operator, plumber helper, roofer helper, stabber - pipeline construction

Main duties

Construction trades helpers and labourers perform some or all of the following 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 trades persons 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
• 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.

Employment requirements

• Some experience as a general construction labourer may be required for construction trade helpers.
• Some pipeline workers, such as stabbers, mandrel operators and pre-heater tenders, usually require one season of experience in oil and gas pipeline construction.
• Flagmen/women may require a traffic control certificate.

Additional information

• Mobility is possible among workers in this unit group.

Gas Fitters

Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators, heating units and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies.

Example Titles

gas customer servicer, gas fitter, gas fitter apprentice, gas servicer, gas technician, appliance repairer, gas - customer service, appliance repairer, gas - customer service, appliance repairman, gas - customer service, appliance repairwoman, gas - customer service, apprentice gas fitter, district gas serviceman, district gas serviceman/woman, district gas servicewoman, fitter, gas mains, furnace converter, gas appliance repairer, gas appliance repairer - customer service, gas appliance repairman, gas appliance repairman - customer service, gas appliance repairwoman, gas appliance repairwoman - customer service, gas appliance serviceman - customer service, gas appliance servicer, gas appliance servicer - customer service, gas customer servicer, gas fitter, gas fitter apprentice, gas fitter trainee, gas fitter-installer, gas main fitter, gas main fitter, gas pipefitter, gas servicer, gas technician, gas works troubleshooter, industrial gas fitter-tester, industrial gas servicer, journeyman gas fitter, journeyman/woman gas fitter, journeywoman gas fitter, mechanic, gas pipes, repairer, gas appliances - customer service, repairwoman, gas appliances - customer service, repairwoman, gas appliances - customer service, servicer, gas, servicer, gas appliances - customer service, troubleshooter, gas works

Main duties

Gas fitters perform some or all of the following duties:

• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
• Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Test and replace defective equipment or components
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
• Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and system
• Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a two- or three-year gas fitter apprenticeship program
  or
  Several years of work experience in a pipefitting trade plus completion of a high school, college or industry gas fitter program are required. 
• Gas fitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
• A provincial gas fitter licence is usually required.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Insulators

Insulators apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, piping equipment and pressure vessels, and walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, sound or fire. They are employed by construction companies and insulation contractors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

boiler and pipe insulat,r, building insulator, firestopping insulator, heat and frost insulator, insulation, applicator, insulation mechanic, insulator, insulator apprentice, sound insulator, apprentice insulator, asbestos insulator, boat and ship insulator, boiler and pipe insulator, boiler insulator, building insulator, cork insulation installer, fibreglass insulation installer, fire protection insulator, firestopping insulator, foamed insulation applicator, heat and frost insulator, installer, insulation, insulation applicator, insulation installer, insulation mechanic, insulator, insulator apprentice, insulator, heat and frost, journeyman insulator, journeyman/woman insulator, journeywoman insulator, pipe insulator, plastic insulation applicator, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment insulator, sound insulator, soundproof material installer

Main duties

Insulators perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements and select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating material to required dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between studs and joists
• Install vapour barriers
• Apply waterproofing cement over insulating materials to finish surfaces
• Remove asbestos or urea-formaldehyde insulation from buildings when required.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
  or

• A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in insulating is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified insulators (heat and frost).

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Plumbers

Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

maintenance plumber, plumber, plumber apprentice, plumbing mechanic, apprentice plumber, journeyman plumber, journeyman/woman plumber, journeywoman plumber, maintenance and repair plumber, maintenance and repair plumber, (non-construction), maintenance plumber, marine plumber

Plumber, plumber – pipefitting, plumber apprentice, plumber, (non-construction) maintenance and repair, plumber, maintenance and repair, plumber, residential construction, plumber-gas fitter – military, plumbing installer, plumbing mechanic, radiator plumber, residential construction plumber

Main duties

Plumbers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• May prepare cost estimates.

 Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in plumbing is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is available to qualified plumbers.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.

Roofers and Shinglers 

Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs and shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

apprentice roofer, asphalt roofer, built-up roofer, flat roofer, residential steep roofer, roofer
shingler, single-ply roofer, apprentice shingle roofer, asphalt roofer, asphalt shingle roofer, asphalt shingler, built-up flat roofer, built-up roofer, cedar shakes shingler, cedar shingler, composition roofer,

flat roofer, gravel roofer, journeyman roofer, journeyman/woman roofer, journeywoman roofer, mechanic, roofing, metal roofer, residential building shingler, residential steep roofer, roof tiler, roofer,

roofer and waterproofer, roofer trainee, roofer, asphalt, roofer, asphalt and gravel, roofer, asphalt , shingles, roofer, built-up flat, roofer, gravel, roofer, metal, roofer, shingles, roofer, wood shingle, roofing mechanic, shingle roofer, shingler, shingler trainee, shingler, asphalt, shingler, cedar, shingler, cedar, shakes, shingler, wood, single-ply roofer, tar and gravel roofer, tar roofer, tile roofer, tiler, roofs, waterproofer and roofer, wood shingle roofer, wood shingler   

Main duties

Roofers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel
• Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions
• Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs
• May estimate materials required and quote costs.

Shinglers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• For roofers, completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program
  or
  Over three years of work experience in the trade are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Roofing trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and British Columbia and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
• Trade certification for residential steep roofers is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified roofers.
• Shinglers require one to two years of on-the-job training.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• Red Seal trade certification for roofers allows for interprovincial mobility.

Boilermaker 

Duties

Boilermakers build, erect, repair, test and maintain all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and perform all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight containers. 

Boilermakers also erect and install boilers, sometimes working on scaffolds, and repair and maintain existing boilers and related metal products. 

To fabricate and repair boilers, tanks, heat exchangers, fired heaters, reactors and other pressure vessels, boilermakers:

§   develop a layout and plan the sequence of work to be done

§   lay out plate, sheet steel or other heavy metal, and locate and mark bending and cutting lines

§   shape the metal using metalworking machines such as shears and drill presses

§   cut metal plate and brackets using an oxy-fuel torch, and chip and grind parts to shape for fitting together

§   fit and tack weld parts together using electric arc welding equipment

 Working Conditions

Boilermakers generally work on construction sites. Working conditions are often cramped, dirty and involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness or high noise levels. The normal work week is 40 hours, but some overtime may be required. Traveling may also be considered a necessary part of the job. 

There is always some risk of injury involved in working with heavy equipment, especially when working at considerable heights. 

Skills and Abilities 

Successful boilermakers tend to enjoy: 

§   working with tools, equipment and machinery

§   doing very precise work expertly

§   doing work that involves a degree of excitement and variety  

To be successful in their trade, boilermakers need:

§   the strength and stamina required to work with heavy parts and equipment weighing in excess of 25 kilograms

§   good coordination, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity

§   the ability to tolerate odours, noisy and dirty surroundings and heights

§   the ability to work in close quarters 

Employment and Advancement 

Boilermakers are employed in the following industries: metal fabricating, construction, shipbuilding, rail transport, petroleum and coal products, electric power, iron and steel, and oil and gas. In the construction industry, they are primarily employed in the construction of industrial plants such as pulp mills, mine mills, generating plants, and oil and gas plants. Employment prospects in this occupation are affected by changes in economic conditions, and employment may be seasonal, particularly for those in the construction industry. 

Qualification Certificate Program 

To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate, a person must:

• have at least 6,750 hours and 54 months of ‘hands-on’ work experience as a boilermaker
• there are exceptions if the applicant has a recognized journeyman certificate in a related trade

-          a certified structural steel and plate fitter must have at least 4,500 hours and 36 months of ‘hands-on’ work experience as a boilermaker 

-          a certified ironworker must have at least 4,500 hours and 36 months of ‘hands-on’ work experience as a boilermaker 

-          a certified welder must have at least 4,500 hours and 36 months of ‘hands-on’ work experience as a boilermaker

Pipefitter 

Main duties of the job (use a separate sheet if required): To layout, assemble, fabricate piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in high pressure heating, cooling, lubricating and other systems. 

Educational requirements of the job: Must have completed an apprenticeship 

Experience/skills requirements of the job: Must be able to demonstrate at least 9000 hours and 72 months of hands-on experience as a pipefitter 

Journeyman Pipefitter 

Main duties of the job (use a separate sheet if required): Reporting to the Pipefitter Supervisor, Pipefitters will be required to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems associated with new vessel construction, industrial and repair contract  

1. Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements.   
2. Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines.
3. Select type and size of pipe required.
4. Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
5. Tack weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system.
6. Operate manual or semi-automatic cutting equipment.
7. Test system for leaks using testing equipment.
8. Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings.
9. Remove and replace worn components
10. Maintain good housekeeping practices in the workplace.
11. Work safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by Pipefitter Supervisor

Educational requirements of the job: journeyman/woman trade certification in pipefitting, combined with a minimum of 2 years' related experience in an industrial environment. The equivalent of 72 months direct experience in this discipline is required for qualification of certification exam by the Alberta Apprenticeship Board 

Experience/skills requirements of the job: Reporting to the Pipefitter Supervisor, Pipefitters will be required to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems associated with new vessel construction, industrial and repair contracts. 

Must be capable of: working from heights, working in confined spaces, ascending and descending ladders, gangways, and stairways, and working in an outdoor environment in all seasons. 

Language requirements (English or French or other): English – written and oral – must be able to write and pass the Alberta Apprenticeship exam

 JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ENGINEERS

ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

Electrical and Electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

Example Titles

Avionics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical, Distribution Planning Engineer, Electrical, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Network Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Instrumentation And Control Engineer, Planning Engineer, Electrical Systems, Process Control Engineer, Electrical, Roadway Lighting Design Engineer, Television Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electronics

Minimum Education

The minimum education requirement for electrical and electronic engineers is a four-year bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering.

Electrical engineers may specialize in:

·   biomedical engineering (for example, medical imaging, intensive care monitoring)

·   communications engineering (for example, the compression, transmition, routing and reception of audio or video information)

·   control systems engineering (for example, the control of chemical processes such as those in petroleum extraction and refinement)

·   digital systems engineering (for example, the development of hardware systems for communications, process control, computers and signal processors)

·   electronic materials and nanotechnology (for example, the integration of semi-conductor devices and nanoscale sensors)

·   electronics engineering (for example, radio, television, navigational or automotive instrumentation)

·   electromagnetics and photonics (for example, radio frequency antennae and laser applications)

·   power systems engineering (the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy).

In each of these fields, electrical engineers may further specialize in one or more of the following:

·   maintaining and trouble-shooting existing systems

·   conducting research

·   designing systems

·   designing electronic product prototypes (models)

·   designing manufacutring processes

·   developing test and quality control procedures to ensure that products meet quality specifications and safety standards.

In addition to their technical responsibilities, electrical engineers often are required to:

·   study design proposals, write reports and make recommendations regarding the design, development or manufacture of products and systems.

·   prepare contract documents such as drawings and specifications for project construction.

·   supervise and co-ordinate the work of others.

Main duties

Electrical and electronics engineers perform some or all of the following 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.

Employment requirements

·   A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering or in an appropriate related engineering discipline is required.

·   A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required.

·   Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

·   Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

·   Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Working Conditions

Electrical engineers generally work in an office environment but also may travel to construction sites or manufacturing facilities. They may work long hours and experience a great deal of pressure to meet deadlines and design standards. In some circumstances, electrical engineers may be exposed to chemical gasses or work in severe climate conditions.

Personal Characteristics

Electrical engineers need the following characteristics:

·   natural curiosity and good observation skills

·   analytical and problem-solving skills

·   a strong aptitude for mathematics and science

·   the ability to pay close attention to details

·   persistence

·   good organization and time management skills

·   excellent oral and written communication skills

·   the ability to work effectively in teams of people from varied backgrounds.

Instrumentation Engineers

Pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer instruments are used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, chemical composition and other variables in industrial processes. Instruments range in complexity from simple mechanical float level controls to complex computer-based systems.

Duties and responsibilities vary from one position to another in this emerging occupation. Instrumentation engineering technologists may:

·   work in engineering offices with engineers and others to design, specify, size and select measurement and control systems

·   recommend and implement modifications to improve measurement and control systems

·   program and configure microprocessor-based measurement and control systems

·   work for vendors in technical sales and service roles

Those who install, operate, maintain, trouble-shoot and repair pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer-based equipment in industrial plant and field environments may be required to be certified instrument technicians.

Working Conditions

Instrumentation engineering technologists may be employed in design, maintenance or construction environments. Those in design work primarily indoors. Those in maintenance and construction may work outdoors at processing facilities or construction sites. Safety precautions must be observed to avoid injury in construction and processing environments.

Instrumentation engineering technologists may work standard weekday hours or shifts. They may be on call or required to work overtime to meet project deadlines or trouble-shoot problems.

Personal Characteristics

Instrumentation engineering technologists need the following characteristics:

·   an interest in and aptitude for math, chemistry and physics

·   the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings

·   persistence

·   good communication skills

·   the interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment.

·   They should enjoy doing precise work, obtaining and analyzing test results, finding innovative solutions to problems and taking a methodical approach to their work.

GEOLOGICAL or GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERS

Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. Geological engineers are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.

Example Titles
Geological Engineer, Geophysical Engineer, Hydro-Geological Engineer

Minimum Education

Completion of secondary school is usually required. Completion of a regulated apprenticeship program in stationary or power engineering or On-the-job training and additional courses or a college training program in stationary or power engineering or building systems operations are required.

Main duties

Geological engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

·   Plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering, mining, petroleum and waste management projects or for regional development

·   Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic channel erosion control

·   Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes and fills, and probable effects of landslides and earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects

·   Conduct theoretical and applied study of groundwater flow and contamination and develop prescriptions for site selection, treatment and construction

·   Plan, develop, co-ordinate and conduct theoretical and experimental studies in mining exploration, mine evaluation and feasibility studies relative to the mining industry

·   Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits, ore reserve calculations and mine design

·   Design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields

·   Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists.

Employment requirements

·   Completion A bachelor's degree in geological engineering or in a related discipline is required.

·   A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

·   Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

·   Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

·   Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Additional information

·   There is considerable mobility between engineering specializations at the less senior levels.

·   Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

·   Geological engineers work closely with geologists and other scientists and engineers, and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization.

Working Conditions

Geological and geophysical technologists often work in laboratories and offices that are located in major cities or field offices. Lab work can be noisy, dusty and involve the use of chemicals. Safety precautions include using earplugs and safety shoes, and working in rooms that have special ventilation systems.

Some technologists spend three to six months a year working in the field, sometimes in remote locations where a lot of hiking is required. They may travel for long distances and work at locations where safety precautions are required to avoid injury (for example, well sites and plants). Considerable overtime and weekend work may be required.

Technologists may be required to lift equipment and samples weighing up to 25 kilograms

Personal Characteristics

Geological and geophysical technologists need the following characteristics:

·   excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills

·   an aptitude for working with computers

·   good organizational skills

·   good oral and written communication skills

·   good judgement

·   the ability to work well with others in a team environment.

      They should enjoy working with instruments and equipment at tasks requiring precision, analyzing data and  supervising the work of others.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

Acoustics Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Design Engineer – Mechanical, Energy Conservation Engineer, Engineer, Power Generation, Fluid Mechanics Engineer, Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hvac) Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Piping Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Thermal Design Engineer, Tool Engineer 

Minimum Education

The minimum education requirement for mechanical engineers is a four-year bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Main duties

Mechanical engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

·   Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems

·   Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems

·   Design power plants, machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment

·   Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures

·   Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in industrial facilities

·   Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews

·   Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

·   Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance

·   Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.

Employment requirements

·   A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

·   A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

·   Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

·   Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

·   Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Additional information

·   There is considerable mobility between mechanical engineering specializations at the less senior levels.

·   Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

·   Mechanical engineers work closely with civil, electrical, aerospace, chemical, industrial and other engineers, and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization in these disciplines.

Working Conditions

Mechanical engineers may work in office, laboratory, shop or field environments. Field work is required to review site conditions and inspect the construction of designs. Mechanical engineers also may work in research and development laboratories, or the production departments of factories where they supervise the testing and manufacture of products.

Personal Characteristics

Mechanical engineers need the following characteristics:

·   the ability to think in mathematical and abstract terms

·   the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings

·   a practical, mechanical inclination

·   an interest in technical processes

·   persistence and determination

·   well-developed oral and written communication skills

·   good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

·   They should enjoy being innovative, doing work that requires precision, making decisions and supervising others.

PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits; and plans, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, completion, testing and re-working of oil and gas wells. They are employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, in government, and research and educational institutions.

Example Titles

Drilling Engineer, Oil And Gas, Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Completion Production Engineer, Oil And Gas, Reservoir Engineer, Petroleum Subsea Engineer

Minimum Education

The minimum education requirement for petroleum engineers is a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or a related discipline (for example, a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in petroleum engineering).

Main duties

Petroleum engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

·   Conduct feasibility assessment studies for developing new oil and gas fields

·   Direct and monitor oil and gas drilling operations

·   Develop drilling programs, select sites and specify drilling fluids, bit selection, drill stem testing procedures and equipment

·   Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing and well surveys

·   Design and select artificial lift machinery, and well and surface production equipment and systems and specify programs for corrosion control and oil or gas treatment

·   Develop specifications for and monitor and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery

·   Analyze reservoir rock and fluid data to design optimum recovery methods and to predict reservoir performance and reserves

·   Monitor and forecast oil and gas reservoir performance and recommend oil recovery techniques, which extend the economic life of wells

·   Design, develop and co-ordinate the installation, maintenance and operation of subsea wellhead and production equipment.

Petroleum engineers may specialize in drilling, production, and reservoir analysis or subsea operations.

Employment requirements

·   A bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

·   A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

·   Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

·   Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

·   Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience. 

Additional information

·   There is mobility between petroleum engineering specializations at the less senior levels.

·   Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practice in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Working Conditions

In remote locations, petroleum engineers often work on site for a week to 10 days, and then have a week off. Engineers working in oil fields and on offshore drilling rigs often work 12-hour shifts. Lifting up to 10 kilograms may be required.

Experienced petroleum engineers usually work in an office environment. They may specialize in specific areas of petroleum engineering such as drilling, reservoir management, completions, production, operations, petrophysics, gas processing, secondary and tertiary recovery methods, or pipelines.

Personal Characteristics

Petroleum engineers need the following characteristics:

·   an aptitude for mathematics and science (especially chemistry and physics)

·   the ability to think logically and solve problems

·   good communication skills including written and oral presentation skills

·   the ability to work independently or with a team of scientists

·   high energy levels to deal with their demanding workloads and changing priorities

·   They should enjoy being innovative, doing work that requires precision and supervising others.

POWER ENGINEERS

 Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators

Stationary engineers and auxiliary equipment operators operate and maintain various types of stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to provide heat, light, power and other utility services for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings and other work sites. They are employed in industrial and manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities, government, utilities, hotels and other commercial establishments.

Example Titles
Auxiliary Plant Operator, Boiler Operator, Power Engineer, Power Engineer Apprentice, Stationary Engineer, Stationary Engineer Apprentice, Steam Plant Operator

Minimum Education

Completion of secondary school is usually required. Completion of a regulated apprenticeship program in stationary or power engineering or On-the-job training and additional courses or a college training program in stationary or power engineering or building systems operations are required.

Main duties

Stationary engineers and auxiliary equipment operators perform some or all of the following 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.

Employment requirements

·   Completion of secondary school is usually required.

·   Completion of a regulated apprenticeship program in stationary or power engineering
or
On-the-job training and additional courses or a college training program in stationary or power engineering or building systems operations are required.

·   Provincial or territorial certification or licensing according to class (4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st class and an additional 5th class in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories) is required.

·   Certification according to class (4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st class for heating and steam engines and class B or A for refrigeration) is required in Quebec.

Additional information

Progression from lower to higher classes for stationary or power engineers is dependent on further training and experience.

Working Conditions

Working conditions vary considerably in this occupation. In junior positions, power engineers may be exposed to high noise levels, high temperatures, high humidity, all types of outdoor weather conditions, dust, grease, hazardous chemicals or unpleasant odours. For example, those working in coal-fired power generating stations are exposed to coal dust and fly ash. In large plants, power engineers may be required to enter confined spaces or inspect equipment located at extreme heights. Power engineers in senior positions often work in climate controlled environments or offices.

Lifting items that weigh up to 25 kilograms may be an occasional or regular part of the work. Safety precautions and procedures must be observed to reduce the risk of injury.

Power engineers often work shifts, weekends, holidays and emergency overtime to accommodate continuous production

Personal Characteristics

Power engineers need the following characteristics:

·   mechanical and electrical aptitude

·   good vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand co-ordination

·   good communication skills in person and in writing

·   good organizational and decision-making skills

·   the ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Power engineers should enjoy controlling and operating manual and automated systems, analyzing information and solving problems, and having clear rules and organized methods for their work.

HOIST ENGINEERS

Crane operators operate cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations. They are employed by construction, industrial, mining, cargo handling and railway companies.

Example Titles
boom truck crane operator, bridge crane operator, climbing crane operator, construction crane operator, crane operator, dragline crane operator, gantry crane operator, hoist operator (except underground mining), mobile crane operator, tower crane operator, tractor crane operator

Main duties

Crane operators perform some or all of the following duties:

§   Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials

§   Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting

§   Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures

§   Operate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas

§   Operate gantry cranes to load and unload ship cargo at port side

§   Operate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yards

§   Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials

§   Operate offshore oil rig cranes to unload and reload supply vessels

§   Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials

§   Operate dragline cranes to expose coal seams and ore deposits at open pit mines

§   May assemble tower cranes on site

§   Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and lubricating cranes.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship program.
or
High school, college or industry courses in crane operating are usually required.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR IT

Senior Java Developer

Key responsibilities:
- Designing, estimating, coding and testing complex programs.
- Preparing detailed specifications for programs.
- Solving existing system's logic difficulties as required.
- Interacting with clients and development teams.
- Participating in multiple assignments at the same time.
- May supervise junior staff.

Ideal candidate:
- A graduated in Computer Science/Information Technology,
- A minimum of 4 years related IT experience,
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills,
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities,
- Ability to work in a team environment,
- Ability to perform successfully under limited supervision
- Strong problem solving and decision-making,
- Recent experience developing applications with Java enterprise level

MANDATORY SKILLS:
- Java programming for 4 years or more in government or large business
- Object Oriented application development
- J2EE programming
- Experience with 4 or more of the following:
- Websphere/WSAD,
- EJB,
- JSP,
- Struts,
- XML,
- SQL scripting,
- DB2/UDB,
- Unix

Unix Systems Administrator 

      TYPICAL DELIVERABLES
     • Completion of routine service and incident requests within Service Level Objectives
     • Solutions / work-arounds to service requests for known and new problems and incidents within documented Service Level Objectives (SLO's).
     • Clear and professional verbal and written communication to customers and management.
     • Documentation for new and existing changes to current processes.
     • Asset information and configuration documentation
     • Inventory and supplies information
     • Technical escalation documentation and tracking
     • Test results and input to research on new tools and software for internal support
     • Service Delivery process improvement suggestions
     • Input and recommendations to support team efforts.
       Rotating pager duties.

     Qualifications:
     3 - 5 years Unix Systems Administration.

     KNOWLEDGE / BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE
     • Associates degree or relevant equivalent experience.
     • Working knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
     • Working knowledge of a wide range of computer systems software, applications, hardware, and communications.
     • Working knowledge of Intel and/or AMD and/or HP/Sun based computing hardware and related equipment.
     • Working knowledge and troubleshooting techniques of relevant OS (e.g. Linux, UNIX,) and associated infrastructure services.
     • Basic understanding of network, telephony and related equipment
     • Working knowledge of workforce and business applications
     • Working knowledge of hardware and software installation procedures and techniques
     • Working knowledge of network computing in a Windows, Unix and/or Linux environments and understanding of basic networking fundamentals
     • Advanced knowledge of industry standards tied to Intuit's Technology and Applications Roadmap.

     Excellent communication and customer service / support skills are highly desirable.

Sr/Lead Analog/RF IC Designer - CMOS experience  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Formally and technically lead (in a hands on capacity) a team of Analog IC designers
- Oversee and drive simulations, layout

QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS or better in EE
- 6+ years of Analog, RF or mixed signal IC design experience
- 2+ years of formal lead experience or prime on several projects
- Knowledge of CMOS RF, analog, and mixed signal circuit design & layout.
- 3 years experience in full chip layout and simulation (i.e. integration and interconnection of sub-level blocks/cells, power distribution in mixed signal chips, Monte Carlo simulations, substrate and power supply noise analysis)
- Understanding of process technologies related to CMOS design
- Knowledge of RF communications circuit design and theory
- Familiarity with digital circuit design and theory
- Experience with Cadence design tools
- Knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog
- Knowledge of Skill and scripting languages for creation and modification of simulation runs using Cadence
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Application and Database Analyst 

Skills: T-SQL, SQL 

Project Based Responsibilities
- works with team and client to implement timely solutions for Alinity? back office solution
- interviews clients to understand their requirements
- uses Alinity? configuration components and T-SQL to develop and maintain forms and processes
- develops T-SQL stored procedures, views, triggers and functions that integrate with our configuration components
- conducts analysis of client business requirements (business rules, custom processes)
- documents requirements and tasks
- works with Team Leader and Project Manager to report status and manage scope
- manages code updates and support for clients
- develops and maintain library of T-SQL templates/snippets
- develops and maintain testing process documentation
- pair programs with colleagues and encourage application of process and templates

Minimum Pre-requisite Skills:
- excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- excellent interpersonal skills
- excellent T-SQL programming skills
- excellent data modeling and view development skills
- good understanding of basic accounting principals
- experience with SQL syntax
- experience with SQL Server 2000 or 2005
- experience with SQL Report Services
- experience with large multi-user database applications
- experience in licensing body or association business domain

Minimum Education Level
- Degree in Business or Computer Science or
- Computer Systems Technology Diploma
- Accreditation in T-SQL or SQL Server technology

.NET Devleoper 

Skills: .NET, HTML/JavaScript, C#, SQL strong communication in English 

Project Based Responsibilities
- Analyze and develop web-application components
- Format web pages and apply framework controls in creating user interfaces
- Create first draft web-copy for promotional and explanatory sites
- Work with users to refine the user interface and page designs
- Create support graphics, icons and refactor existing images

Minimum Pre-requisite Skills:
- Excellent .NET knowledge
- Expert-level HTML/JavaScript skills
- Intermediate C# programming skills
- Introductory SQL skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English

Minimum Education Level
- Bachelors Level Degree or
- Computer Systems Technology Diploma (required)

Programmer/Analyst 

Skills: AS/400, RPG, JDE World and One World 

Develop knowledge of Production Systems to effectively perform support activites.
Evaluate and modify existing programs to incorporate changes in the systems requirements.
Assist client in trouble shooting.
Analyse and design smaller systems.
Design, write, test and debug programs tomeet system requirements.
Prepare documentation (Operations, Systems and Programming, Client).
Prepare test plans and assemble test data
Other related duties as assigned

Object Oriented (OO) / SAP ABAP Developer 

Senior Manufacturing (SAP PM) Systems Analyst

Skills: SAP, ABAP, BSP, OSS, Project Management

Specific responsibilities will include:
· Configuration of the systems to meet new or changed business requirements;
· Preparation of system design models, work diagrams and data flow charts;
· Design process solutions that meet the Company's requirments
· Managing multiple concurrent medium to large size projects or assignments;
· Review of requests, assess needs, develop and implement solutions and manage customer expectations;
· Lead and facilitate requirements gathering by assisting the business in defining and documenting system needs.
· Development of detailed reporting specifications;
· Coordinate and perform system testing for application upgrades, new applications or support needs;
· Application of in-depth knowledge of the business and/or the ability to quickly learn the business processes and translate the business requirements into system specifications using a structured and logical method to enable development of required programs, configuration and reports;
· Understand the impact on integrated systems and address the change management issues;
· Front line support;
· Develop and deliver presentations, documentation and training on new or changed procedures;
· Mentoring team members in IT business process as well as technical challenges.

Senior SAP - PM ABAP Technical Analyst

Skills: SAP, ABAP, BSP, OSS

Specific responsibilities will include:
· Develop system solution within the SAP framework of ABAP, BSP, Netweaver;
· Design process solutions that meet the Company's requirements
· Managing multiple concurrent small size projects or assignments;
· Participate in requirements gathering sessions by assisting the business in defining and documenting system needs.
· Coordinate and perform system testing for application upgrades, new applications or support needs;
· Review requests, assess needs, develop and implement solutions and manage customer expectation;
· Development of detailed reporting specifications;
· Provide tier 1 and tier 2 support of the SAP Plant Maintenance module;
· Understand the impact on integrated systems and address the change management issues;
· Develop and deliver presentations, documentation and training on new or changed procedures;