Career development
Occupational Research Assignment
Name:______________
Select two (2) occupational areas that interest you. Go to:
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/ > English > 2011 occupational structure
Determine which category these jobs would fall under in the NOC National Occupation Classification 2011. The 4
digit code will be essential as you collect research information related to this job.
You may cut and paste information directly from this website. However you must cite all your sources including
this site at the end of your report.
Your report should include a Cover Page, Table of Contents with proper pagination, consistent font size and style
throughout. Keep the fonts conservative and 12 pts. or less. Keep the margins 1 inch. Break up each subsection
and label accordingly. Justify all text to the left. No indentations to indicate paragraphs. Paragraphs should be
separated by a blank space.
Your final report should include information including, but not necessarily limited to the information which
follows. Clearly indicate the job title. Present each job separately. Use these as subheadings within your report:
1.
Job Description
1.1. NOC
(Identify the National Occupational Classification code for the job title being researched)
1.2. Nature of the work
(general detail here about the job, main duties and what one would expect or be responsible for, one
paragraph here is sufficient. You should get into more detail in subsection 2)
1.3. Physical Work Environment
(describe the setting. Where would the person be working?: mainly outdoors, indoors, small or large
setting, with others, industrial setting, retail, office etc.)
1.4. Related Occupations
(what other jobs are very similar in nature with this job. Only need to list)
1.5. Other Occupations or Stakeholders
(Explain how this job interrelates with other occupations. Explain who this job / person would be working
with, what is the hierarchy? Are there customers, suppliers or other stakeholders that are important to
consider?)
1.6. Level of responsibility
(Explain the level of responsibility. Do you answer to others? Does anyone answer to you?
how much responsibility? Who would be in charge or you? Or would you be in charge)
2.
Main Duties
2.1. Main Duties
(much the same as section 1.2 except that you should go into more detail here)
2.2 Challenging Aspects
(Identify and explain the most challenging aspects of this job)
3.
Education, Training and Qualifications
3.1. Education, Training and Qualifications
(Explain level of training required and specifically where this sort of training can be obtained)
3.2. Time Frame
(Explain the time frame involved in becoming qualified for this career)
3.3. Entrance Requirements
(Explain the minimum entrance requirements for a program of this sort: grade level, average, prerequisite
courses, experience, references etc.)
3.4. Courses - Year 1
(List the courses you would complete in year 1 of this program)
3.5. Living Expenses
(Estimate the tuition and living expenses required per year of training, consider: rent, food,
transportation, tuition, books and other expenses)
4.
Salary Range and Benefits
4.1. Salaries Range
(Explain where the highest and lowest salaries are offered)
4.2. Relocation
(Is relocation necessary? To where? Are there jobs in this field in your own community / province)
4.3. Health and Dental Benefits
(Provide details considering health and dental benefits)
4.4. Other Benefits
(Provided details related to pensions, vacations and perks, these are important and may be a deciding
factor)
5.
Employment Outlook
5.1. Employment Prospects
(Explain if the prospects for employment are favourable)
5.2. Employment Trends
(Explain how employment trends may be changing in this job area)
5.3. Employment Opportunities
(Explain if there are better prospects elsewhere in the country)
6.
Reflection (this is where you provide your opinions)
6.1. Advantages and Disadvantages
(Assess the advantages and disadvantages of this career path)
6.2. Transferable Skills
(Explain how your transferable skills relate to this career path)
6.3. Short Term Plan
(Provide a detailed plan of things you can do in the short term to get started in a career in this
occupational area)
6.4. Medium Term Plan
(Provide a detailed plan of things you can do in the medium term to get started in a career in this
occupational area)
6.5. Suitability
(Evaluate the suitability of this career considering your interests, skills, multiple intelligence profile,
learning style, personality characteristics, values and aspirations for the future)
7.
References
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You must use a minimum of three (3) sources
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Refer to sheet regarding proper APA / MLA formatting to cite sources properly
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Stick to current and Canadian data if possible
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The following sources will get you started,:
Personal networking (parent, relatives, teachers, friends etc.)
Guidance office, Learning Resource Centre, Public Library
Human Resources and Development Canada
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/OccupationIndex.aspx
Labour Market Information – http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/lmi.shtml
Services Canada - http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml
Job Bank - http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/Intro-eng.aspx
Industry Outlook – this can help with prospects, trends
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/lmi/publications/sectoral-outlooks/201315/nfld_labrador.shtml
Statistics Canada - http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html
Memorial University – www.mun.ca
College of the North Atlantic – www.cna.nl.ca
Complete list of local private training institutions –
http://www.aes.gov.nl.ca/postsecondary/privatedir.html
Industry Associations in Canada - http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc_bt-rec_ec.nsf/eng/h_00001.html
Canadian Labour Congress - http://canadianlabour.ca/issues-research/issues/jobs-and-economy
Labour Unions in Canada http://www.labour.gc.ca/eng/resources/info/tools/directory_labour_organizations/organizations.shtml
PayScale – this private website may give some idea of salaries you may get in Canada
http://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Country=Canada/Salary