Table of Contents
by Career Decision-making Binder Package Sections
Know Yourself
Personal Profile Quizzes
3-8
Know About Occupations
Where to Go for What You Want
Job Futures Occupations Lists
Occupations Related to Interests
Sector Matrices
Information Interview
9-12
13-20
21-36
37-58
65-70
Know About the Labour Market
Where to Go for What You Want
List of Canada’s Sector Councils
Information Interview
Job Futures Employment Prospects Ratings
9-12
59-64
65-70
71
Goal Setting and Action Plans
Setting a Career Goal and Planning Action
Educational Institutions and
Apprenticeship Information for New Brunswick
Educational Institutions and
Apprenticeship Information for Saskatchewan
73-78
79-82
83-86
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Alphabetical Table of Contents
(Handouts listed alphabetically)
Educational Institutions and
Apprenticeship Information for New Brunswick
79-82
Educational Institutions and
Apprenticeship Information for Saskatchewan
83-86
Information Interview
65-70
Job Futures Occupations Lists
13-20
Job Futures Employment Prospects Ratings
71
List of Sector Councils
59-64
Occupations Related to Interests
21-36
Personal Profile Quizzes
3-8
Sector Matrices
37-58
Setting a Career Goal and Planning Action
73-78
Where to Go for What You Want
9-12
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Personal Profile Quizzes
MY VALUES WORKSHEET
We want to live according to our values. As work is an important part of our
life, we want to ensure that there is no conflict between the two.
Here are some examples of values. Start by checking 10 values that are
important to you.
If you were allowed to have only 5, which ones would you cross off?
Now, out of these 5, circle the 3 most important. Put these 3 values on your
Personal Profile Worksheet on page:
 Love/Friendship
 Harmony
 Prestige/Recognition
 Money
 Honesty/Sincerity
 Progress/Innovation
 Autonomy/Independence
 Humour
 Promoting Peace
 Beauty
 Integrity
 Human Relations
 Competition
 Justice
 Respect for self and others
 Physical comfort
 Freedom (to act and express views)  Personal achievement
 Contributing to society
 Leisure/Having fun
 Health
 Creativity
 Loyalty
 Personal satisfaction
 Culture/Language
 Modesty
 Career security
 Reaching my full potential
 Optimism
 Belonging
 Education/Knowledge
 Order
 Social status
 Cooperation
 Openness
 Work
 The Environment
 Perseverance
 Variety/Change
 Excellence
 Punctuality
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 Family
 Power
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MY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WORKSHEET
As an individual, you have specific characteristics that make you unique.
Certain characteristics more easily support certain jobs, such as jobs best
suited to people who are like to work independently and jobs best suited to
people who like to work in teams.
Here are some examples of characteristics. Circle the 10 characteristics
that describe you the best. If you were allowed to have only 5, which ones
would you cross off?
Now, out of these 5, circle the 3 most descriptive. Put these 3
characteristics on your Personal Profile Worksheet on page:
 Precise
 Curious
 Intuitive
 Realistic
 Down to Earth
 Determined
 Cheerful
 Reflective/Thoughtful
 Ambitious
 Disciplined
 Loyal
 Reserved/Shy
 Likable
 Discrete
 Methodical
 Respectful
 Attentive
 Dynamic
 Careful
 Responsible
 Independent
 Emotional
 Optimistic
 Imaginative
 Innovative
 Energetic/Enthusiastic
 Organized
 Sensible
 Adventurous
 Reliable
 Original
 Serious
 Persistent
 Demanding
 Open
 Helpful
 Calm
 Expressive
 Passionate
 Sociable
 Holistic
 Entrepreneurial
 Persevering
 Analytical
 Competitive
 Flexible
 Perceptive
 Spontaneous
 Confident
 Generous
 A Perfectionist
 Sympathetic
 Convincing
 Honest
 Patient
 Tolerant
 Courageous
 Innovative
 Positive
 Brave
 Creative
 Honourable
 Practical
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 Critical
 Tactful
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MY ABILITIES WORKSHEET
You have developed abilities at home, at school, at work, in your leisure
and volunteer activities. You can do some things better than others. It is
important to recognize what you do well and can take into a job.
Here are some examples of abilities. Check 10 abilities that you have. If
you were allowed to have only 5, which ones would you cross off?
Now, out of these 5, circle the 3 you would be most comfortable using in
your work. Put these 3 abilities on your Personal Profile Worksheet on page
 Helping others (listening,
understanding)
 Giving instructions, information  Operating heavy equipment
 Learning new things
 Negotiating
 Public speaking
 Working with others
 Developing strategies
 Making decisions
 Assembling things
 Writing (grammar, spelling)
 Preparing text, documents
 Singing
 Explaining or teaching
 Predicting consequences
 Classifying objects, documents
 Researching
 Selling
 Understanding/Speaking other
languages
 Planning
 Repairing (computers, things)
 Composing (text, music)
 Improvising
 Summarizing
 Driving
 Manual labour
 Problem-solving
 Editing/Correcting text
 Managing stress
 Working with numbers
 Creating/Inventing
 Establishing
systems/processes
 Using camera equipment
 Working independently
 Interviewing people
 Using different software
 Consulting with people
 Playing a musical instrument
 Using laboratory apparatus
 Drawing/Reproduction
 Reading comprehension
 Using tools (saw, hammer)
 Leading a group discussion
 Navigating online
 Training animals
 Giving good advice
 Analyzing (text, data)
 Making lists (of things,
priorities)
 Comparing (things, data)
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MY INTERESTS WORKSHEET
Yes
No
1. I’d rather make something than read
a book.
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2. I enjoy problem-solving games and
working at puzzles.
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3. I like helping others when they need
it.
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4. I enjoy reading and learning about
new topics.
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5. I like working with my hands.
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6. I like being the leader in a group of
people.
7. I prefer to know all the facts before I
tackle a problem.
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8. I like to take care of other people.
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9. I enjoy designing, inventing or
creating things.
10. I enjoy expressing myself through art,
music, or writing.
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11. I would like a job where I can deal
with people all day.
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12. I like working with materials and
equipment.
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13. I enjoy learning new facts and ideas.
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14. I find co-operating with other people
comes naturally to me.
15. I like finding out how things work by
taking them apart.
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16. I would rather work with machines
and things than with people.
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17. I can usually persuade people to do
things my way.
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18. I enjoy building and repairing things.
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19. I enjoy the research part of my
projects.
20. I like being with people.
21. I enjoy thinking up different ideas and
ways to do things.
22. I like hearing other people’s opinions.
23. I enjoy learning how to use different
tools.
24. I find it easy to follow written
instructions.
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MY INTERESTS WORKSHEET
The things you like to do can often give you an idea of
the kind of job that you would be good at. Do you know
the field of work you would enjoy most?
Here’s a quiz that can help you sort out your interests.
Respond “Yes” or “No” to the statements on the left.
After you have answered yes or no, compare your
answers to the numbers in the following groups to find
out areas of work that may interest you.
Numbers 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 23.
If you have responded “Yes” to most of these numbers,
you are probably a “hands-on- THINGS” person. You like
to work with tools and machines, make things with your
hands, fix and maintain equipment, or find out how
things work. Jobs you might like are found in
engineering, product manufacturing, construction,
repair and servicing, transportation, trades and
technology.
Numbers 2, 4, 7, 10, 13, 19, 21, 24.
If you have responded “Yes” to most of these numbers,
you are probably an “INFORMATION” person. You like
to express yourself through writing, music or art,
perform experiments or research, solve puzzles and
problems, or study and read. Jobs dealing with
information are found in arts and entertainment,
business and finance, scientific research, sales and
services, tourism, law and government.
Numbers 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22.
If you have responded “Yes” to most of these numbers,
you are probably a “PEOPLE” person. You like to care
for and help others, encourage people, work as part of
a team, and lead and supervise others. Jobs dealing
with people are found in health care, education and
training, social work and counselling, and religion.
Note:
If you responded “Yes” to numbers from each group, it
could indicate that you don’t have a clear preference for
a specific type of job. You may be suited for a job that
combines a number of these interests.
NOW: Circle your top 3 interests and write
them on your Personal Profile Worksheet on
page:
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MY PERSONAL PROFILE WORKSHEET
Now that you have transferred the results of the work you have done with
the 4 worksheets, you can have a look at your personal profile. This profile
will be very useful when you are researching occupations. It will serve as a
reference for choosing an occupation that fits you.
My Top Values
♥ I value…
♥ I value…
♥ I value…
My Top Characteristics
✔ I am…
✔ I am…
✔ I am…
My Top Abilities
✰ I am really good at …
✰ I am really good at …
✰ I am really good at …
My Top Interests
☺ I really like…
☺ I really like…
☺ I really like…
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Where to Go for What You Want
This table has a list of web resources that you may want to explore for more occupational
information when working in “Know About Occupations” section of your LMI package. The
websites also have some labour market information for when you are working in “Know the
Labour Market” section of your package. The Sector Council sites in the table have career and
labour market information that is more detailed and specific to their sector.
There is a suggestion here in column 3 on how the information could be helpful.
Resource Titles
What’s Inside & Notes
What it’s Good For
New Brunswick Labour  Labour market trends and challenges,
 Industries suggest which are
Market Information
information on industries, occupational
growing so possibly more job
www.gnb.ca/0126/ind
prospects with some wage information, the
openings; graduate surveys
ex-e.asp
wage survey, and graduate surveys from the
tells you how many graduates
NB community college. Wage information is
get hired in the area they are
not up-to-date and needs to be checked
trained in to help make choices
locally.
for schooling.
SK Job Futures
 Information on occupations and future
www.saskjobfutures.ca
opportunities in Saskatchewan.
 Occupations that are relevant
to your province with training
paths to get there.
Career Cruising
 Career matchmaker – complete interest
www.careercruising.co
finding tool matched with occupations.
m
 Occupational profiles job description, work
conditions, earnings, education/training,
career paths, related jobs, links to other
resources.
 900 interviews with real people in the
occupations.
 Education and apprenticeship information.
 Find out where your interests
lie.
 Find matching occupations
 Find out from real people what
it’s like.
 Link to education, training,
apprenticeship programs for
where you can get education,
length of training and cost.
www.labourmarketinfo  Occupation descriptions
rmation.ca
 Work conditions
 Education or training needed
 General wages
 Employment trends and outlooks
 Employers who hire – some on the list are
outdated.
 Information on your province
and your region or city:
 Choose Employment Prospects
from left menu.
 Choose Potential Employers to
find employers who hire and
ask for an information
interview.
Sector Council
websites
 Many have excellent career description
sections.
 Many have job boards.
 Some examples:
 Career descriptions – duties,
skills and training – are usually
more up-to-date than national
occupational sites.
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This table has a list of web resources that you may want to explore for more occupational
information when working in “Know About Occupations” section of your LMI package. The
websites also have some labour market information for when you are working in “Know the
Labour Market” section of your package. The Sector Council sites in the table have career and
labour market information that is more detailed and specific to their sector.
There is a suggestion here in column 3 on how the information could be helpful.
Resource Titles
What’s Inside & Notes
What it’s Good For
 www.carsyouth.ca – profiles with job titles,  If there is a job board it will
skills, duties, salary, related occupations and
give you company names –
check your interests
good for information
interviewing and for finding out
 www.careersinconstruction.ca – huge range
which provinces hire more.
of occupation descriptions, wages, career
paths, training, videos real life interviews,
 Any salaries need to be
outlook by province
checked against the salaries in
your own region.
 www.careersinoilandgas.ca – career profiles
of real people in occupations, education
options and where to go for them
 Any provincial associations and
marketing organizations on
 www.acareerinmining.ca – in Career Paths
these sites are good for
find great descriptions of occupations and
information interviews about
their career pathways
job opportunities and wages
 In Employment Profiles read career profiles
and training and hiring
of real people and see salary card – chart of
practices.
salaries for the occupations
 www.cthrc.ca – Take a tourism career quiz,
Tourism Career profiles, Formal Education
tourism programs and institutions, tourism
training and certification programs, Job
search websites; in Resources you will find
provincial associations and marketing
organizations
 http://truckingcareers.ca – ‘Career Paths’
has an organization chart of occupations in
different sections of the industry with link
to description of each one, video gallery of
real people in the industry
 www.driveabus.ca – occupations in the
industry, benefits, working conditions,
where the jobs are – employers in your
province, training needed
 www.discoverit.org – go to My Career and
find info on the occupations in the
technology industry
 www.biotalent.ca – job titles, 51 high level
career profiles, browse employers in Canada
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This table has a list of web resources that you may want to explore for more occupational
information when working in “Know About Occupations” section of your LMI package. The
websites also have some labour market information for when you are working in “Know the
Labour Market” section of your package. The Sector Council sites in the table have career and
labour market information that is more detailed and specific to their sector.
There is a suggestion here in column 3 on how the information could be helpful.
Resource Titles
What’s Inside & Notes
What it’s Good For
(have to sign in)
 www.eco.ca 100 environmental occupations
(have to sign in)
 www.canadian-forests.com info on forest
industries, associations, education, jobs
 Description of occupations and job titles
 Find a large list of jobs titles.
with learning and experience needed.
 Find related fields to consider
 Choose “Search the NOC” at very top of left
for work in the section:
menu.
“Classified Elsewhere.”
www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc  Choose “Index of Titles” for your search and  No job prospects here. Not as
/english/noc/2006
look alphabetically at hundreds of job titles.
up-to-date as many sector
Or choose “Structure” for your search. You
council websites or Career
can ask to search by skill type (pick your
Cruising.
area of interest) and skill level (pick the level
of training you have or want).
NOC - National
Occupational
Classification
Yellow Pages
 Find local employers, companies,
professions, associations
 Contact these people for
interviews about local wages,
hiring practices, training
requirements, job prospects,
etc.
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Job Futures Occupations List
This list of occupations below is taken from the Job Futures website.
The numbers after each occupation are National Occupation
Classification codes or NOC for short. The NOC code identifies
occupations by the type of work done and the level of skill or training
necessary. Similar types of work are grouped into 9 categories. The
code tells you what category to look in for the occupation and also
tells you what level of education an occupation requires.
You can look up information on an occupation by name, by code or
by category on the Job Futures website or the NOC website.
If you want to use the code, you can get help from the Resource
Centre staff.
IF “THINGS” ARE YOUR THING…
From http://www.jobfutures.ca/noc/browse-occupations-interests-Things.shtml
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors, 2271
Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors, 7315
Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors, 215
Bakers, 6252
Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators, 7412
Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale, 6251
Cabinetmakers, 7272
Carpenters, 7271
Cashiers, 6611
Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing, 923
Chefs, 6241
Chemical Technologists and Technicians, 2211
Civil Engineers, 2131
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers, 213
Cleaners, 666
Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills, 141
Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers), 2147
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile), 7311
Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers, 721
Cooks, 6242
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Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters, 737
Dentists, 3113
Drafting Technologists and Technicians, 2253
Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations, 724
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians, 2241
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2133
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System), 7241
Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment), 2242
Electronics Assemblers, Fabricators, Inspectors and Testers, 9483
Firefighters, 6262
Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women, 826
General Farm Workers, 8431
General Practitioners and Family Physicians, 3112
Graphic Designers and Illustrators, 5241
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics, 7312
Industrial Electricians, 7242
Interior Designers, 5242
Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities, 961
Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks, 145
Logging Machinery Operators, 8241
Longshore Workers and Material Handlers and Related Occupations, 745
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing, 942
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing,
945
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing, 946
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing, 941
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Pulp and Paper Production and Wood Processing,
943
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Textile Processing, 944
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle), 731
Machining Tool Operators, 9511
Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators, 951
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors, 7231
Mechanical Engineers, 2132
Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Assemblers, 948
Medical Laboratory Technicians, 3212
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants, 3211
Medical Radiation Technologists, 3215
Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental), 321
Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades, 726
Metalworking Machine Operators, 9514
Mine Service Workers and Operators in Oil and Gas Drilling, 841
Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers, 9482
Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates, 3413
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Nursery and Greenhouse Workers, 8432
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals, 312
Other Assembly and Related Occupations, 949
Other Elemental Service Occupations, 668
Other Engineers, 214
Other Fishing and Trapping Occupations, 844
Other Installers, Repairers and Servicers, 744
Other Mechanics, 733
Other Occupations in Travel, Accommodation, Amusement and Recreation, 667
Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental), 323
Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers, 743
Pharmacists, 3131
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, 313
Photographers, 5221
Photographers, Graphics Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in
Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts, 522
Physical Science Professionals, 211
Police Officers (Except Commissioned), 6261
Primary Production Labourers, 861
Printing Machine Operators and Related Occupations, 947
Printing Press Operators, Commercial Divers and Other Trades and Related Occupations, 738
Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations, 147
Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists, 124
Security Guards and Related Occupations, 6651
Specialist Physicians, 3111
Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators, 735
Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners, 7342
Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping, 225
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care, 322
Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries, 521
Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences, 221
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers, 7246
Tool and Die Makers, 7232
Trades Helpers and Labourers, 761
Train Crew Operating Occupations, 736
Transportation Officers and Controllers, 227
Truck Drivers, 7411
Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers, 823
Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations, 734
IF PEOPLE ARE YOUR PASSION...
Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations, 3234
Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations, 525
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants, 4163
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College and Other Vocational Instructors, 4131
Community and Social Service Workers, 4212
Computer and Information Systems Managers, 0213
Construction Managers, 0711
Dentists, 3113
Editors, 5122
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers, 4142
Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants, 6472
Employment Counsellors, 4213
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors, 4153
Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations, 123
General Practitioners and Family Physicians, 3112
Graphic Designers and Illustrators, 5241
Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities, 4215
Insurance Agents and Brokers, 6231
Interior Designers, 5242
Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries, 411
Librarians, 5111
Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators, 511
Licensed Practical Nurses, 3233
Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport, 051
Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting), 013
Managers in Construction and Transportation, 071
Managers in Food Service and Accommodation, 063
Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities, 091
Managers in Public Administration, 041
Occupational Therapists, 3143
Occupations in Food and Beverage Service, 645
Occupations in Travel and Accommodation, 643
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals, 312
Other Services Managers, 0651
Paralegal and Related Occupations, 4211
Pharmacists, 3131
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, 313
Physiotherapists, 3142
Police Officers (Except Commissioned), 6261
Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants, 416
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management, 1122
Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications, 5124
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness, 5254
Psychologists, 4151
Purchasing Agents and Officers, 1225
Real Estate Agents and Salespersons, 6232
Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks, 6421
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Retail Trade Managers, 0621
Retail and Wholesale Buyers, 6233
Sales and Service Supervisors, 621
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers, 0611
Secondary School Teachers, 4141
Social Workers, 4152
Specialist Physicians, 3111
Specialists in Human Resources, 1121
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care, 322
Therapy and Assessment Professionals, 314
Tour and Recreational Guides and Casino Occupations, 644
Travel Counsellors, 6431
University Professors, 4121
University Professors and Assistants, 412
Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations, 6471
IF YOU ARE AN INFORMATION JUNKIE...
Accounting and Related Clerks, 1431
Administrative Officers, 1221
Administrative Support Clerks, 144
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors, 2271
Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors, 7315
Announcers and Other Performers, 523
Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors, 215
Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations, 525
Authors and Writers, 5121
Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks, 1434
Bookkeepers, 1231
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants, 4163
Cabinetmakers, 7272
Carpenters, 7271
Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing, 923
Chefs, 6241
Chemical Technologists and Technicians, 2211
Civil Engineers, 2131
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers, 213
Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills, 141
Clerical Supervisors, 121
College and Other Vocational Instructors, 4131
Community and Social Service Workers, 4212
Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers), 2147
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Computer and Information Systems Managers, 0213
Construction Managers, 0711
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile), 7311
Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers, 721
Contractors, Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture, 825
Creative and Performing Artists, 513
Customer Service Representatives - Financial Services, 1433
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks, 1453
Dentists, 3113
Drafting Technologists and Technicians, 2253
Editors, 5122
Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations, 724
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians, 2241
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2133
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System), 7241
Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment), 2242
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers, 4142
Employment Counsellors, 4213
Executive Assistants, 1222
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors, 4153
Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations, 123
Firefighters, 6262
Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women, 826
General Practitioners and Family Physicians, 3112
Graphic Designers and Illustrators, 5241
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics, 7312
Industrial Electricians, 7242
Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities, 4215
Insurance Agents and Brokers, 6231
Interior Designers, 5242
Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries, 411
Librarians, 5111
Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators, 511
Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks, 145
Loan Officers, 1232
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle), 731
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors, 7231
Mail and Message Distribution Occupations, 146
Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport, 051
Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting), 013
Managers in Construction and Transportation, 071
Managers in Food Service and Accommodation, 063
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Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities, 091
Managers in Public Administration, 041
Mechanical Engineers, 2132
Medical Laboratory Technicians, 3212
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants, 3211
Medical Radiation Technologists, 3215
Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental), 321
Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades, 726
Occupational Therapists, 3143
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals, 312
Other Engineers, 214
Other Mechanics, 733
Other Services Managers, 0651
Other Technical Inspectors and Regulatory Officers, 226
Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental), 323
Paralegal and Related Occupations, 4211
Payroll Clerks, 1432
Pharmacists, 3131
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, 313
Photographers, 5221
Photographers, Graphics Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in
Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts, 522
Physical Science Professionals, 211
Physiotherapists, 3142
Police Officers (Except Commissioned), 6261
Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants, 416
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management, 1122
Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications, 5124
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness, 5254
Property Administrators, 1224
Psychologists, 4151
Real Estate Agents and Salespersons, 6232
Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations, 147
Retail Trade Managers, 0621
Retail and Wholesale Buyers, 6233
Sales Representatives - Wholesale Trade (Non-Technical), 6411
Sales and Service Supervisors, 621
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers, 0611
Secondary School Teachers, 4141
Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists, 124
Social Workers, 4152
Specialist Physicians, 3111
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Specialists in Human Resources, 1121
Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators, 735
Supervisors, Assembly and Fabrication, 922
Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas, 822
Supervisors, Processing Occupations, 921
Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations, 722
Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners, 7342
Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping, 225
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care, 322
Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries, 521
Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences, 221
Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade, 6221
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers, 7246
Therapy and Assessment Professionals, 314
Tool and Die Makers, 7232
Train Crew Operating Occupations, 736
Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters, 5125
Transportation Officers and Controllers, 227
Travel Counsellors, 6431
University Professors, 4121
University Professors and Assistants, 412
Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations, 734
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Occupations Related to Interest
On the following pages are maps of occupations related to specific
subjects that you might have studied at school.
Sometimes it is helpful to think back to the subjects you were
interested in while you were in high school and check out the kinds of
occupations that are connected to abilities and interests in those
areas.
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Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in AGRICULTURE
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Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in ART
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Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in BIOLOGY
24
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in CHEMISTRY
25
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in BUSINESS TRAINING
26
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in ENGLISH
27
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Some Occupations Related to Interest and Ability
in GENERAL SHOP AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS
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Some Occupations Related to Interest and
Ability in HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
30
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in HOME ECONOMICS
31
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in MATHEMATICS
32
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in MUSIC
33
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in SOCIAL STUDIES
34
Some Occupations Related to Interest
and Ability in PHYSICS
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Sector Matrices
Industries (sometimes called Sectors) in Canada have councils and websites with
information about their industry.
The charts below show some industry job titles and what level of skill you need
for the job. The charts also indicate a possible career path.
Sometimes you can find a job title you are interested in listed in more than one
sector. This indicates you may be able to change from one industry to another.
Interested in an industry?
Look at different areas and levels of jobs.
Interested in a job title?
Go to the sector website and look for occupational descriptions and company
names so you can contact them for information about the job.
Or… go to www.labourmarketinformation.ca or to a job bank for your area and
find a job title. Look for companies that hire to contact for more information.
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Apparel Occupations Matrix
Skill level
Management
Supervisor
Administration
Marketing
General Manager
Marketing Manager
Human Resources Manager
Product Manager
Financial Manager
Sales Manager
Information Technologies Manager
Customer Service Manager
Training Coordinator
Advertising and Promotion
Coordinator
Information Systems Administrator
Production
Production Manager
Support Services Manager
Logistics Manager
Cutting Room Supervisor
Production Supervisors (traditional & modular)
Quality Control Supervisor
Planning Coordinator
Skilled Worker
Other Support Services
Human Resources Technician
Designer
Accountant
Illustrator
Engineering Production
Specialist
Programmer Analyst
Pattern Maker
Production Technician
Computer Technician
Sample Maker
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Database Coordinator
Costing Technician
Buyer
Marketing Analyst
Pattern Grader (computer &
manual)
Executive Secretary
In-store Merchandiser
Sewing Machine Operators–
(traditional & modular)
Presser
Marker Maker (computer &
manual)
Spreader
Cutting Machine Operator (computer)
Cutter (by hand/electrical
machine-cutter/electrical knife)

Production Sourcing
Supervisor
Warehouse Supervisor
Logistics Coordinator
Storekeeper
Sewing Machine Mechanic
Fabrics and Notions Sourcer
Fabric Technologist
Fashion Product Buyer
Trucker
Skill level
Entry Level Worker
Administration
Data Entry Clerk
Marketing
Customer Service Clerk
Production
Other Support Services
Product Specification Clerk
Housekeeping Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Stacker
Accounting Clerk
Bundler
Building & Equipment
Maintenance Clerk
Office Clerk
Pairing Clerk
Raw Materials Control Clerk
Receptionist
Quality Inspection Clerk
Import Clerk
Export Clerk
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Automotive Repair and Service Matrix
Skill Level
Automotive Service
Technician
Collision
Retail
General Industry
Entrepreneur
Shop Owner/Operator
Shop Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator
Owner/Operator
Manager/Trainer
Service Manager
Service Manager
Automotive Retail Sales
High School Transportation
Office Manager
Program Instructor
Human Relations/Director
Office Manager
Of Communications
Director of Staff Technical
Wholesales & Distribution
Training
Manager
Warranty Administrator
Computer Specialist
Computer Specialist
Specialist
Electrical & Fuel
Collision Estimator
Exhaust
Heating & Cooling Technician
Steering, Suspension Brakes
Transmission Specialist
Tune Up
AST Computer Specialist
Supervisor/Team
Leader
Shop Foreperson
Shop Foreperson
Service Advisor
Service Advisor

Skill Level
Skilled Worker
Automotive Service
Technician
Collision
Retail
General Industry
Automotive Service
Technician
Claims Adjuster
Parts Person
Automotive Upholsterer
Warranty Administrator
Salesperson
Automotive Journalist
Tire Repair Technician
Frame Alignment
Paint Body Equipment Jobber
Motorcycle Mechanic
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Technician
Auto Recycler
Body Repair Technician
Multimedia Installation
Collision Repair
Technician
Technician
Entry Level Worker
Automotive Glazier
Automotive Painter
Dealership Lot Attendant
Tire Installer
Detailer
Dealership Support Staff
Oil and Lube
Warehouse Personnel
Service Station Personnel
Tow Truck Drivers
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Aviation Matrix
Level
Maintenance
Manufacturing
Servicing
Airport
Executive/Management
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Airport Director
Director of Quality Assurance
VP Programs and Strategic
Planning
VP Operations
Airport Assistant Manager
Director of Quality
Assurance
Technical Support Manager
Director of Environment,
Health and Safety
Director of Maintenance
Aviation Maintenance
Inspector
Maintenance Manager
Shop Inspector
Technical Trainer
VP Marketing and
Operations
Station Manager
Director of Environment,
Health, and Safety
Domestic and International
Flights Manager
Industrial Production
Managers
Cargo Services Manager
Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Assurance and
Control Technicians
Aircraft Equipment Support
Manager
Engineering Managers
Aircraft Servicing Manager
Engineering Manager
Operations Manager
Director of Quality Assurance
Manager of Special
Processes
Manager for Aircraft
Modifications
Trainers
Skill Level A - usually require
university education
Materials Engineers
Airport Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Airport Safety Personnel
Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
Computer Software
Engineers
Computer Systems Analyst
Industrial Engineers

Level
Maintenance
Manufacturing
Servicing
Airport
Materials Engineers
Design Engineers
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Process and Production
Designers
Metallurgical/Chemical
Engineers
Skill Level B – usually require
industry experience and
certification plus the
required occupational
education or apprenticeship
training
Quality Assurance Personnel
Machine Shop Team Leaders
Production and Operations
Supervisor
Quality Assurance Control
Technician
Special Processes Inspector
Shop Leader
Aircraft Inspectors
Line Crew Supervisor
Welding Supervisor
Supervisor
Machinist
Skill Level C – usually require
college education or
apprenticeship training and
occupational certification
Special Processes Technician
Mechanical Technician
GSE Mechanic
Flight Instructor
Aircraft Reciprocating Engine
Technician
Chemical Technician
Baggage Systems Operators
Licensed Aviation Mechanic
Helicopter Dynamic
Components Overhaul
Technician
Aircraft Maintenance
Technician
Aviation Mechanical
Component Technician
Aviation Non-destructive
Inspection Technician
Aircraft Reciprocating Engine
Technician
Engineering Technicians
Aircraft Propeller Systems
Technician
Aviation Machinist
Tool and Die Maker
Aircraft Interior Technician
Aircraft Simulator Technician
Avionics Maintenance
Technician
Aviation Painter
Aviation Welding Technician
Aircraft Structures Technician
Aircraft/Aviation Painter
Aircraft Simulator Technician
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Level
Maintenance
Manufacturing
Aircraft Interior Technician
Aviation Electrical/Electronic
Instrument Component
Technician
Aviation Machinist
Aviation Welding Technician
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Industrial Technicians and
Technologists
Aviation Electrical/Electronic/
Instrument Component
Technician
Aviation and Aerospace
Drafting Technicians and
Technologists
Aircraft Propeller Systems
Technician
Special Processes
Technicians
Servicing
Airport
Refuelers
Airport Service Personnel
Linespersons
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine
Repair and Overhaul
Technician
Avionics Maintenance
Technician
Skill Level D – usually require
secondary school and/or
occupation-specific training
Aircraft Cleaners
Stores/Materials Specialists
Aircraft/Aviation Product
Line Worker
Electrical/Electronic
Assembler
Mechanical Assembler
Structural Assembler
Ground Services: Aircraft
Movement, Passenger
Service Agent, Payload
Handling, Aircraft Groomer,
De-Icer
Aviation Stores Personnel
Aviation Tool Room Issuer
Materials Handling Worker
Composite Fabricator
Aviation Other Components
Assembler
Aircraft Assembly Inspector
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Environment Career Matrix
Skill Level
Environmental Protection
Conservation and Preservation of
Natural Resources
Environmental Sustainability
Management
Environmental Occupational Health and
Safety Specialist
Wildlife Biologist
Science Teacher
Restoration Biologist
Environmental Training Specialist
Hydrogeologist
Wetland Biologist
Environmental Marketing Specialist
Soil Conservationist
Fisheries Specialist
Public Relations Manager
Waste Management Specialist
Forester
Environmental Economist
Environmental Engineer
Agricultural Specialist
(subject experts but manage
these activities)
Soil Scientist
Specialist
Industrial Hygienist
Zoologist
(subject experts)
Remediation Specialist
Oceanographer
Epidemiologist
Botanist
Meteorologist
Arborist
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Entomologist
Agronomist
Environmental Auditor
Geologist
Environmental Lawyer
Geophysicist
Environmental Compliance
Specialist
Ecologist
Technical
Air Quality Technician
Landscape Architect
Water and Wastewater Laboratory
Technician
Forestry Technician
Agriculture Technologist
Industrial Waste Inspector
Geological Technician
Environmental Planner
Environmental Technician
Pollution Control Technologist
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International Trade Occupations Matrix
Area
International Sales & Procurement
Entry Level
Operational Level
Management Level
Accounting Clerk
Export Sales Representative
International Sales Manager
Executive Assistant
International Trader
Procurement Manager
Foreign Trade Consultant
Fashion Buyer
Purchasing Officer
Food Products Sales Representative
International Operations
Management
Accounting Clerk
Project Director
Executive Assistant
International Management
Consultants
International Logistics
Accounting Clerk
International Shipping Specialist
Executive Assistant
Customs Broker
Country Manager
Corporate Logistics Manager
Customs Inspector
International Financial Services
Accounting Clerk
Foreign Investment Analyst
Executive Assistant
Commercial Bank Officer
International Treasurer
Central Bank Officer
Insurance Agent
Risk Analyst
Foreign Trade & Investment
Accounting
Accounting Clerk
International Tax Accountant
Executive Assistant
International Consolidation
Accountant
Transfer Pricing Specialist
International Law
Legal Assistant
Commercial Trade Lawyer
Executive Assistant
International Investment Lawyer
International Regulatory Lawyer
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Area
International Electronic Infrastructure
Specialists
Entry Level
General Office Clerk
Executive Assistant
Operational Level
Management Level
Electronic Communications
Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Satellite Applications Specialist
Market Access & Trade Promotion
General Office Clerk
Trade Analyst
Executive Assistant
Activities Related to International
Affairs
Legal Assistant
Executive Assistant
Foreign Service Officer – Trade
Commissioner
Economic/Social Development
Officer
Environmental Research &
Regulation Consultant
International Education Consultant
Democracy & Government
Assistance Officer
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Examples of Job Titles for Public Relations Employees
Level
Executive
Job Title
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
Manager, Public Affairs
Director, Community Relations
Director, Corporate Sponsorship
Vice-President, Public Relations
Supervisory/Specialist
Supervisor, Customer Relations
Industry Relations Consultant
Member Relations Advisor
Media Relations Specialist
Public Affairs Supervisor
Skilled Worker
Coordinator, Investor Relations
Coordinator, Web Site Development
Special Events Officer
Donor Relations Assistant
Internal/Employee Communications Officer
Government Relations Officer
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Seafood Processing Career Matrix
Level
Supervisory
Line Workers
Maintenance & Repair
Charge Hands
Section Supervisor
First Line Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Chief Engineer
Production Manager
Plant Electrician
Plant Manager
Maintenance Supervisor
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Supervisor
Sales & Marketing
Manager, Sales &
Marketing
Office manager
Personnel Manager
Quality Assurance
Supervisor
Comptroller
Head, Product
Development
Operations Manager
Section Head
Head of Purchasing
Department Head
Operational
Office Staff
Fish Cutters/Filleters
Baader technician
Checkers/Weighers
Marketing Specialist
Receptionist
Fish Trimmers
Electrician
Sales Representative
Payroll Clerk
Shellfish Shuckers
Refrigeration Engineer
Quality Control
Technician
Sales/Order Clerk
Inventory Control Clerk
Packers
Stationary Engineer
Product Inspectors
Public Relations Specialist
Purchasing Officer
Machine Operators
Welder/Pipefitter
Fork Lift Operators
Electronics Technician
Seafood Processing
Technician
Cleaning Staff
Carpenter
Computer Programmer
Butchers (crab)
Plumber
Dispatcher
General Labourers
Maintenance Worker

General Office Staff
Personnel Officer
Software Sample Job Titles Matrix
Grouping
Informatics Technical
Informatics Evaluation
Streams
Software Design & Delivery
Executive/Management
Project Manager – Computer Systems
Technical/Specialist
Computer Software Engineer
Analysis Design
Applications Analyst – Computer Systems
Analysis Programming
Programmer Analyst
Programming
Application Programmer
Web Design
Web Designer
Business Analysis & Service Level
Management
Project Manager – Computer Systems
User Support Analyst
Computer Hardware Engineer
Capacity & Performance
Computer Systems Engineer
Technical Architecture
Informatics Business
Informatics Management
Data Processing Manager
Computer Consultant
Informatics Consultancy
Systems Development Manager
Informatics Consultant
Problem Management
Information Systems Manager
E-Commerce Consultant
Project Management
Project Manager
Client Support Representative
Project Support Specialist
Informatics Operations
Operations Routine
LAN Manager
LAN Administrator
Systems Programming
Network Operator
Audit
Network Developer
Scientific Programmer
Informatics Integrity
Network Support
Quality Manager
Network Analyst
User/Technical Support
Information Systems Manager
Capacity Planner
Help Desk
Support Analyst
Security
Security Analyst
Quality Assurance
Informatics Quality Assurance
Testing
Technical Analyst

Grouping
Informatics Data
Streams
Executive/Management
Technical/Specialist
Data Administration
Data Manager
Database Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Warehouse Manager
Data Dictionary Administrator
Database Administrator
Systems Engineer
Informatics Education
Education/Training Management
Technical Writing
Training Manager
Training Coordinator
Staff Development Officer
Technical Writer
Documentation Support Writer
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Supply Chain Logistics Career Matrix
Skill Level
Entrepreneur
Warehousing &
Distribution
Owner/ President –
Warehouse
Owner/President –
International Freight
Forwarding
Manager
Traffic &
Transportation
Owner/President –
Transport Company
(Trucking, Rail, Air,
Maritime)
Purchasing
Consultant
Vice President,
Procurement
Vice President/Director
of Warehousing and
Distribution
Vice President, Supply
Vice President, Supply
Director/Manager
Warehouse and
Inventory Manager
Vice President, Logistics
Owner/President –
International Freight
Forwarding
Director, Warehouse
Operations
Fleet Manager
Director of Logistics
Terminal Manager
Maintenance Manager
Warehouse Manager
Traffic Manager
Purchasing Officer
Warehouse Operation
Manager
Inventory Management
& Control
Consultant
Production & Materials
Movement
Vice President,
Manufacturing
Vice President,
Production
Assembly Line Manager
Manufacturing
Manager
Production Manager
Purchasing Manager
Loss Prevention
Manager
Specialist
Cost Analyst
Contract Administrator
Inventory Method
Analyst
Cost Analyst
Inventory Planner
Scheduler
Purchasing Coordinator
Senior Inventory
Analyst
Production Planning
Engineer
Packaging Supervisor
Rates Analyst
Buyer
Bulk Product Handling
Customs Broker
Systems Engineer
Account Manager
Broker
Routing Specialist
Master Production
Air Freight Specialist
(Freight Forwarding)
Ocean/Surface freight
Specialist (Freight
Forwarding)
Supervisor/ Team
Leader
Receiver
Coordinator
Purchasing Manager
Coordinator
Forecaster
Shift Leader
Dispatcher
Purchasing Supervisor
Foreman/Supervisor
Foreman

Skill Level
Skilled Worker
Warehousing &
Distribution
Shipper
Traffic &
Transportation
Foreman
Systems Supervisor
Stores Administrator
Warehouse Supervisor
Shipper/Receiver
Lead Hand Shipper
Brokerage Clerk
Loader
Claims Clerk
Picker
Inventory Management
& Control
Inventory Verification
Production & Materials
Movement
Production Supervisor
Team Leader
Shift Supervisor
Purchaser
Supervisor
Buyer
Analyst
Analyst
Inventory Control
Analyst
Assembler
Driver
General Purchasing
Clerk
Rates Clerk
Marketer
Senior Scheduler
Stock Selector
Truck Driver
Purchasing Clerk
Inventory Analyst
Receiver
Forklift Operator
Dock Hand
Analyst
Asset Control Clerk
Assembler
Issue Clerk
Freight Checker
Catalogue Clerk
Inventory Clerk
Data Entry/Scheduler
Labourer
Shipping Clerk
Data Entry Clerk
Inventory Counter
Office Clerk
Order Picker
Swamper
Expediting Clerk
Inventory Verifier
Picker
Receiving Clerk
Yard Driver
File Clerk
Order Clerk
Station Packer
Stacker
Entry Level Worker
Purchasing
Regional Representative
Senior Buyer
Production Planner
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Career Paths in Tourism – Part A
Front-Line/Operational
Accommodation (Front Office)
Food and Beverage Services
Front Desk Agent
Chief Concierge/Guest Services Manager
Guest Service Attendant
Public Relations Manager
Switchboard Operator
Sales Manager
Concierge
Assistant Front Office Manager
Reservations Clerk/Agent
Night Manager
Sales Co-ordinator
Switchboard Manager
Valet
Reservations Manager
Camp Attendant
Camp Counsellor
Foodservice Helper/Busperson
Food and Beverage Service Supervisor
Food and Beverage Server
Maître d’Hôtel
Bartender
Host/Hostess
Wine Steward
Catering Functions Supervisor
Doorkeeper/Bouncer
Sous Chef
Dishwasher/Potwasher
Assistant Chief Steward
st
Travel Trade
Supervisory
nd
Cook (1 , 2 , Camp, Chef de parti, journeyman
cook)
Merchandising Outlet Supervisor
Reservations Agent
Tour Planner
Retail Sales Associate
Group Sales Representative
Travel Counsellor
Commercial Account Specialist
Tour Guide/On Road Guide
Incentive Travel Specialist
International Counsellor
Destination Development Specialist
Sales Representative
Tour Director
Tour Operator
Sales and Marketing Supervisor

Front-Line/Operational
Transportation (Ground)
Attractions
Supervisory
Rental Agent (Car or RV)
Road Supervisor
Ticket (Reservation) Agent
Driver Guide/Step on Guide
Customer Service Agent
Market Research Supervisor
Meet and Assist Guide
Public Relations Supervisor
In-transit Attendant
Advertising Supervisor
Taxi Cab Driver
Training Representative
Transfer Officer/Agent
Motor Coach Driver
Attraction Facility Guide/Greeters
Ride Operations Supervisor
Retails Sales Associate
Concession Operator
Food & Beverage Servers
Casino Dealer
Gate/Cash Attendant
Amusement Park Supervisor
Concession Attendant
Public Relations Assistant
Ride Operators
Human Resource Assistant
Assistant Floor Person (casino)
Shift Supervisor
Cultural Artist/Craftsperson
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor
Casino Slot Attendant
Food Server Counter Attendant
Events and Conferences
Concession Attendant
Convention/Meeting Planner
Convention/Meeting Services Guide
Functions Co-ordinator
Destination Services Representative (Guide on
hotel or airport)
Program Specialist (AGM business meeting)
Sales Representative
Banquet Supervisor (Site changes)
Registration Clerk
Sales Manager
Audio-visual Technician
Special Events Manager
Catering Co-ordinator (Facility)
Security Officer
Special Events Co-ordinator
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Front-Line/Operational
Adventure Tourism and Recreation
Supervisory
Retail Sales Associate
Outdoor Adventure Guide
Recreational Facility Attendant
Outdoor Sport/Recreational Instructor
Heritage Interpreter
Freshwater Angling Guide
Rental/Repair Technician
Recreational Facility Supervisor
Local Tour Guide
Marketing Supervisor
Hunting Guide
Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor (Info
Centre, Auto Club, etc.)
Tourism Services
Tourism/Visitor Information Centre Supervisor
Tourism Trainer
Information Centre Clerk/Guide
Retail Sales Clerk
Career Paths in Tourism – Part B
Management
Executive
Front Office/Rooms Division
Manager
Hotel/Lodge Manager
Director of Sales and Marketing
Resident Manager
Executive Assistant Manager
General Manager
Convention Services Manager
Corporate Vice-president
Food and Beverage Manager
Regional Manager of Chain
Accommodation/Facilities Manager
Entrepreneurial
There are opportunities for business owners, developers and
operators in every tourism sector.
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List of Canada’s Sector Councils

Members
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
http://www.aboriginalhr.ca
Tel: (306) 956-5360
Apparel Human Resources Council
http://www.apparel-hrc.org
Tel: (514) 388-7779
BioTalent Canada
http://www.biotalent.ca
Tel: (613) 235-1402
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
http://www.cahrc-ccrha.ca
Tel: (613) 745-7457
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
http://www.caf-fca.org
Tel: (613) 235-4004 ext. 202
Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Council
http://www.cars-council.ca
Tel: (613) 798-0500
Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council
http://www.camc.ca
Tel: (613) 727-8272
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Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters
http://www.ccpfh-ccpp.org
Tel: (613) 235-3474
Canadian Food Industry Council
http://www.cfic-ccia.ca
Tel: (416) 675-3115
Canadian Plastics Sector Council
http://www.cpsc-ccsp.ca
Tel: (613) 231-4470
Canadian Printing Industries Sector Council
http://www.cpisc-csic.ca
Tel: (613) 688-0293
Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress
http://www.cstec.ca/
Tel: 416-480-1797 ext. 223
Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council
http://www.supplychaincanada.org
Tel: 905-897-6700
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
http://www.cthrc.ca
Tel: (613) 231-6949
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Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council
http://www.cthrc.com
Tel: (613) 244-4800
Child Care Human Resources Sector Council
http://www.ccsc-cssge.ca
Tel: (613) 239-3100
Construction Sector Council
http://www.csc-ca.org
Tel: (613) 569-5552
Contact Centre Canada
http://www.contactcentrecanada.ca
Tel: (613) 232-2063
Council for Automotive Human Resources
http://www.cahr-crha.ca
Tel: (416) 621-2614
Cultural Human Resources Council
http://www.culturalhrc.ca
Tel: (613) 562-1535
ECO Canada
http://www.eco.ca
Tel: (403) 233-0748
Electricity Sector Council
http://www.brightfutures.ca
Tel: (613) 235-5540
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Food Processing HR Council
http://www.fphrc.ca
Tel: (613) 237-7988
Forest Products Sector Council
http://fpsc-cspf.ca
Tel: 613-234-0901
Forum for International Trade Training
http://www.fitt.ca
Tel: (613) 230-3553
HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector
http://www.hrcouncil.ca
Tel: (613) 244-8332
Information and Communications Technology Council
http://www.ictc-ctic.ca
Tel: (613) 237-8551
Mining Industry Human Resources Council
http://www.mihr.ca
Tel: 613.270.9696, Ext 23
Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada
http://www.buscouncil.ca
Tel: (905) 884-7782
Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada
http://www.petrohrsc.ca
Tel: (403) 537-1230
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Police Sector Council
http://www.policecouncil.ca
Tel: (613) 729-2789
Textiles Human Resources Council
http://www.thrc-crhit.org
Tel: (613) 230-7217
Wood Manufacturing Council
http://www.wmc-cfb.ca
Tel: (613) 567-5511
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Asia-Pacific Gateway Skills Table
http://www.apgst.ca
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
http://www.accc.ca
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
http://www.cctt.ca
Engineers Canada
http://www.engineerscanada.ca
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Sector Council
http://www.imrsectorcouncil.ca
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Information Interview
You have now gathered information on your occupations of interest through indirect methods.
It is very important to check out that information with employers, employees and educators
who work in the field in the area in which you live. There could be a difference in
responsibilities, wages or requirements for a job in your field of interest. There may be new
information that people have that the indirect sources don’t know about yet.
Direct information comes from people. People interviewing is very important if you are serious
about pursuing this career in the geographical location of your choice.
Information Interviewing
Why use information interviewing?
…because you choose who to interview and what questions to ask.
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You get first-hand, realistic information and can observe the work site if you go there for
the interview.
You can build more contacts. The person being interviewed may refer you to others who
could help you.
You can practice your interviewing skills without the stress of “the real thing” (a job
interview).
You can hear how others developed their career paths. You can gain important
information such as:
o what kind of personality style is best for this type of work? What do you need to
care about?
o what about the work is most rewarding?
Who you can ask
People in general are eager to help others, especially if they have information to share. You can
get valuable information from:
 People who work in the occupation or a similar occupation
 People who hire the people in the occupation
 Union members or association members
 Teachers or trainers in your occupational field of interest
 Student graduates in your field of interest
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Where to Find People to Interview
You can find the names of people who work in his field or companies who hire this occupation
from:
 your yellow pages or local business directory (ask resource centre staff for this)
 “Potential Employers” section on the www.labourmarketinformation.ca website
 the local education institutions could connect you with graduates in this field
 your local union, association or apprenticeship office (found on the labour market site
or Job Futures or the yellow pages)
 your network of friends, family or acquaintances.
Don’t forget that family and friends often know someone who knows someone who can
connect you with someone to interview. It is a nice way to get started with your research task.
Make a map of your family, friends and acquaintances whom you could call on for help:
My Network
ME
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You will probably be nervous about doing such an interview but everyone is. Now
you may want some help in figuring out how to go about an information
interview. Here are some tips for you.
How to conduct an informal interview
1. DECIDE what job or field of work that you want to learn about.
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2. IDENTIFY THE PEOPLE TO INTERVIEW. Call the business and ask for the
name of the person who is in charge of the unit, department, or the
occupation that you are interested in.
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3. PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW. Read all you can about the job or industry
before going to the interview.
You can look at the sector website or a company website for information.
Decide what information is important to know about the job, and prepare a
list of questions that you would like to have answered. Take the list with
you to the interview. There are some suggested questions on the next
page.
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Example of Questions to ask for an Information
Interview
Occupation-specific questions
 On a typical day in this position, what do you do?
 What training or education is required for this type of work?
 What personal qualities or abilities are important to being successful in this
job?
 What are the ideal qualifications for someone in this job?
 What kind of education/training is needed for this position?
 What part of this job do you find most satisfying? Most challenging?
 How did you get your job?
 How do you see jobs in this field changing in the future?
 Is there a demand for people in this occupation?
 With the information you have about my education, skills, and experience,
what other fields or jobs would you suggest I research further before I
make a final decision?
Career questions
 What opportunities for advancement are there in this field?
 What are the salary ranges for various levels in this field?
 What are the basic education/training/experience prerequisites for jobs in
this field?
 What special advice would you give a person entering this field?
 Which professional journals and organization would help me learn more
about this field?
 What do you think of the experience I’ve had so far in terms of entering this
field?
 From your perspective, what are the problems you see working in this field?
 If you could o things all over again, would you choose the same path for
yourself? Why?
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4. SET UP THE INTERVIEW. Contact the person by phone or letter to set up a
time and place for the interview. Some interviews will be face-to-face, but
others may be conducted over the phone. Ask to meet with the person for
15 to 30 minutes at the person’s convenience.
How to ask for help
Asking for Help. If you are going to ask on the phone or in person, try this, but
practice before you do it for real:
“I need some information about _______________________ and I thought you
would be a good person to ask because _______________________________.”
“I’m looking for ideas about ____________________________ and I thought of
you as someone who might know ________________________________.”
“I know you might be able to give me some good advice about ______________
because you ________________________.”
5. DO THE INTERVIEW. Dress suitably and arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the
set time. In short, prepare the same as you would for an actual job
interview. Refer to your list of questions, but don’t be afraid to let the
conversation flow or to ask follow-up questions. You may want to make
brief notes. You may ask the person to suggest the names of others who
might be able to provide you with more information. Keep your meeting to
the amount of time that you requested.
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Job Futures Employment Prospects Ratings
(taken from the Job Futures Website)
What do the occupational Work Prospects ratings mean?
Good means that opportunities for finding work are relatively strong,
chances of employment loss are relatively weak, and earnings are
relatively attractive as compared to those of other occupational
groups.
Limited means that new workers and those re-entering the work force
will have difficulty finding stable work and/or that earnings are not
attractive compared to those in other occupations. For new workers,
such as school-leavers (i.e., graduates and drop-outs) and immigrants,
"Limited" usually means they have a low probability of finding
permanent work and, if they find a job, relatively low earnings. For
employed workers, "Limited" will often mean a higher probability of
loss of work, a higher probability of experiencing unemployment
spells, and lower earnings.
Fair falls between "Good" and "Limited." For example, jobs may be
more difficult to find, the probability of unemployment may be higher,
or earnings may be lower than in comparable occupational groups that
are rated "Good." Conversely, jobs may be easier to find,
unemployment less likely, and earnings higher than in comparable
occupational groups that are rated "Limited."
Ratings are estimates only. Factors such as technological change and social
and political conditions can evolve rapidly, creating new data that can affect
labour market conditions.
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Setting a Career Goal and Planning
Action
Career goals are goals that you set for your career path. They can be anything
from your career choice to where you want to be in your career in a certain
number of years. A career goal is identifying in which fields and occupations you
want to spend your working life. Setting a goal will help you define what you want
to achieve in a more specific way.
Here are a few examples of career goals:
I want to be a medical assistant and work in hospitals
I want to be a welder and work in construction
I want to be a graphic designer and have my own company
Based on the work you have done previously, write your career goal. It could be
short term, anywhere from tomorrow to six months from now, longer term 2 - 5
years, or a lifetime goal. Then, the action plan will define some stepping stones to
get where you want to go.
My Goal Statement
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Regardless of the kind of goal, developing an action plan will often make the
difference between moving forward and stalling. There are a lot of examples
showing that those who develop and record a concrete plan for reaching a goal
are much more likely to attain it.
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Action Plan
An action plan starts with the goal statement. Write your goal statement.
My Goal:
What do you need to do to reach that goal? List all the action steps that you will
have to take to reach your goal. Be attentive to timing here: some actions may
need to happen before others (like getting formal training before looking for a
job).
Here are just some of the things you may want to consider:
(these questions from: © Government of Alberta, Human Resources and
Employment
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/CAREERinsite)
✦ Do you need to get more information?
✦ Do you need to find out which schools offer the training you want?
✦ Do you need to attend an open house at each of the schools you are
considering?
✦ Do you have to discuss things with your family?
✦ Do you need to meet with a career counsellor?
✦ Do you have to leave your current job?
✦ Do you need to look over your finances?
Write down every task you must do, even if it seems minor. Give yourself a
deadline for each item and check it off once it’s done. If you change your plan,
write down the changes.
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Action steps
Do this by
Result
Done
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While you are developing your action plan, do you anticipate any challenges or barriers that
you may have to overcome in implementing your action plan? It is important to be aware of the
possible difficulties ahead of you so you can be prepared and overcome them faster.
List the possible challenges/barriers you may encounter and how you plan to overcome them.
Possible barriers to overcome
Plan to overcome the barriers
e.g. I don’t know how to register for a program.
e.g. I will go to the college (or phone) and ask.
While you may start your plan with a lot of enthusiasm, for many reasons, you may experience
a decrease of motivation over time. Since motivation is the key to action and accomplishment
a lack of motivation could prevent you from reaching your goal. Is there anything that would
help you stay motivated along the way? It could be a periodic reminder of your goal, a reward
for a successful step, a friend who could encourage you, etc. List ways that will contribute to
sustaining your motivation.
Means for sustaining motivation
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Reaching your goal will take time, energy, effort and maybe money. It would be nice to think
about how you will reward yourself for completing your goal. It could be the “carrot” that will
keep you going in difficult times. It is up to you…
Reward for completing my goal
An action plan needs to be monitored, followed-up and adapted if needed. This last box
presents some follow-up questions that you could be ask yourself to ensure your action plan is
still relevant.
My Plan in Progress
What new pieces of information could I add to my plan (put in my portfolio or journal)?
How will the new information change my plans?
How far away am I from reaching my goal? Do I need to do anything to ensure I will meet my
goal?
Have I reached my goal? If not, what is keeping me from proceeding?
If I have reached my goal, do I have/do I need a new goal? (Remember to start the decisionmaking process again).
I will evaluate my progress again in (days, weeks, month, year).
Adapted from: The Life-Work Portfolio, by Catherine H. Van Dyke, Judith Hoppin and Nancy Perry. Washington, DC: NOICC, 1995.
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Education Institutions for New
Brunswick
If you need more information about training for the career you want, you will need to contact
educational or training institutions. You can use the yellow pages for your local area or type the
name of a school into GOOGLE and get to the website – which will give you the address and
phone number to call.
Check with the Resource centre Staff for a list of local institutions and training centres and also
look on Sector Council websites for their list of where to train. Ask the Resource centre staff for
the List of Canada’s Sector Councils in the Career Decision-making Binder.
Below is a list of institutions that originated on Canlearn website and has been modified to
reflect recent changes.
APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION FOLLOWS THIS TABLE.
1.
Education Institutions English
Crandall University
Moncton, New Brunswick
2.
Atlantic Business College
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Fredericton Campus
3.
Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage
4.
BayTech Institute of Trades and
Technology Corp.
Moncton, New Brunswick
 BayTech Institute of Trades and Technology
Corp.
5.
Bethany Bible College
Sussex, New Brunswick
 Bethany Bible College
6.
7.
Centre for Arts and Technology
Eastern College Atlantic Canada
St. John, New Brunswick
 St. John Campus
 Moncton Campus
 Saint John's Campus
 Charlottetown Campus
 Halifax Campus
 Fredericton Campus
Education Institutions French
1. New Brunswick Community College
Campbellton, New Brunswick
 College of Craft and Design
 NBCC Miramichi
 CCNB Edmundston
 CCNB Péninsule Acadienne
 College Admission Service
 NBCC Fredericton Centre
 CCNB Campbellton
 CCNB Dieppe
 NBCC Saint John
 NBCC Woodstock
 CCNB Bathurst
 NBCC Moncton
 NBCC St. Andrews
2. Université de Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick
 Campus de Moncton
 Campus d'Edmundston
 Campus de Shippagan
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8.
Lansbridge University
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Lansbridge University
9.
Maritime College of Forest Technology
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Maritime College of Forest Technology
10. Mount Allison University
Sackville, New Brunswick
 Mount Allison University
11. Meritus University – business and
information technology
12. New Brunswick Community College
Campbellton, New Brunswick
 College of Craft and Design
 NBCC Miramichi
 CCNB Edmundston
 CCNB Péninsule Acadienne
 College Admission Service
 NBCC Fredericton Centre
 CCNB Campbellton
 CCNB Dieppe
 NBCC Saint John
 NBCC Woodstock
 CCNB Bathurst
 NBCC Moncton
 NBCC St. Andrews
13. Oulton's College
Moncton, New Brunswick
 Oulton's College
14. Paramedic Academy
15. St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
 St. Stephen's University
16. St. Thomas University
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 St. Thomas University
17. University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Fredericton Campus
 Saint John Campus
18. Yorkville University
Fredericton, New Brunswick
 Toronto Campus
 Yorkville University
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Education Institutions for
Saskatchewan
If you need more information about training for the career you want, you will need to contact
educational or training institutions. You can use the yellow pages for your local area or type the
name of a school into GOOGLE and get to the website – which will give you the address and
phone number to call.
Check with the Resource centre Staff for a list of local institutions and training centres and also
look on Sector Council websites for their list of where to train. Ask the Resource centre staff for
the List of Canada’s Sector Councils in the Career Decision-making Binder.
Below is a list of institutions that originated on Canlearn website and may need to be verified in
your local area.
APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION FOLLOWS THIS TABLE.
1. Bethany College
Hepburn, Saskatchewan
 Bethany College
2. Briercrest College and Seminary
Caronport, Saskatchewan
 Briercrest College and Seminary
3. Carlton Trail Regional College
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
 Humboldt Campus
 Southey Campus
 Davidson Campus
 Watrous Campus
 Wynyard Campus
4. Cumberland Regional College
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
 Nipawin Campus
 Hudson Bay Campus
 Melfort Campus
 Tisdale Campus
5. Cypress Hills Regional College
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
 Gravelbourg Campus
 Maple Creek Campus
 Shaunavon Campus
 Swift Current Campus
6. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies
11. Parkland Regional College
Melville, Saskatchewan
 Yorkton Campus
 Canora Campus
 Esterhazy Campus
 Fort Qu'Appelle Campus
 Kamsack Campus
 Melville Campus
12. Saskatchewan Indian Institute of
Technologies
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Saskatoon Campus
 La Ronge Campus
 Onion Lake Campus
 Regina Campus
 Yorkton Campus
 Meadow Lake Campus
 North Battleford Campus
 Fort Qu'Appelle Campus
 Prince Albert Campus
13. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science
and Technology
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Palliser Campus
 Woodland Campus
 Kelsey Campus
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Regina, Saskatchewan
 Dumont Technical Institute - Regina
 Dumont Technical Institute - Prince Albert
 Gabriel Dumont Institute - Saskatoon
 SUNTEP - Saskatoon
 Gabriel Dumont Institute - Prince Albert
 SUNTEP - Prince Albert
 Dumont Technical Institute - Saskatoon
 Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and
Applied Research
 SUNTEP - Regina
7. Horizon College and Seminary
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Horizon College and Seminary
8. North West Regional College
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
 Spiritwood Adult Education Centre
 St. Walburg Adult Education Centre
 Unity Adult Education Centre
 Battlefords Campus
 Big River TEL Centre
 Unity TEL Centre
 Meadow Lake Campus
9. Northern Teacher Education Program/
Northern Professional Access College
La Ronge, Saskatchewan
 Northern Teacher Education Program/
Northern Professional Access College
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Virtual Campus
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14. Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Saskatoon Business College
15. Southeast Regional College
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
 Moosomin Campus
 Weyburn Campus
 Assiniboia Campus
 Whitewood Campus
 Estevan Campus
16. University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
 University of Regina
 Luther College
 Campion College
 First Nations University of Canada
17. University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Briercrest College
 Central Pentecostal College
 College of Emmanuel and St. Chad
 Lutheran Theological Seminary
 St. Thomas More College
 University of Saskatchewan
 St. Andrew's College
 St. Peter's College
 Virtual College of Biotechnology
10. Northlands College
Air Ronge, Saskatchewan
 Northlands College
 La Ronge Program Center - Central Region
 Creighton - Eastern Region
 Buffalo Narrows Program Center - Western
Region
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