Sector: Service

A Utility Arborist prunes, rigs or moves tree branches and woody vegetation that is in proximity or could contact any electrical apparatus. A Utility Arborist uses climbing techniques, climbing systems and mechanized equipment to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations. Specifically, a Utility Arborist:

• removes dangerous trees using industry approved techniques
• conducts condition assessments within the electrical system rights of ways to determine the work to be completed
• secures authorization to peform work, including from the general public, utility customers, government agencies, first nations communities and landowner associations
• uses different types of on- and off-road aerial devices to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations
• operates on- and off-road equipment such as snow machines, all-terrain vehicles and large tracked aerial devices for work that is away from main highways
• works with herbicides to control vegetation

A Developmental Services Worker supports people who have a developmental disability to realize their full potential. Developmental Services Workers are employed by organizations that provide support to individuals with special needs, including faith and culture-based agencies and by school boards to assist in the classroom. Specifically, a Developmental Services Worker assists people with developmental disabilities by:

• promoting their adaptive skills
• maintaining a safe environment
• modelling and promoting a healthy lifestyle
• assisting with medications
• applying crisis prevention and intervention strategies
• participating in the development and implementation of person-directed plans
• supporting the individual in the development and maintenance of family, community and other relationships

A Network Cabling Specialist installs, tests, labels and maintains low voltage communication distribution systems and signal sources to the terminal or equipment at the end of distribution systems, which comprise the architecture that supports voice, video and data transmissions within industrial, commercial, institutional and office complexes. Specifically, a Network Cabling Specialist:

• plans and prepares for installations
• performs cable installations using hand and power tools
• installs cable support infrastructure
• terminates and splice inside and outside plant cables
• performs labelling, testing and documentation of installations
• performs networking installations
• troubleshoots cable systems
• develops and maintains positive client relations

An Educational Assistant supports educators in working with students, including those with exceptional education needs to implement education, safety and behaviour support plans. Develops intervention strategies to support successful student outcomes. Promotes a positive environment for learning and assisting with life and living skills development. Specifically, an Educational Assistant:

• works with team
• assists in implementing the education plan
• applies intervention strategies
• creates a climate for learning
• assists with life and living skills development
• supports the student and the use of specialized equipment
• demonstrates safe work practices and techniques
• practices professionalism and ethics
• reflective practice

A Parts Technician performs ordering, warehousing, inventory control and sales of parts, servicing a range of industries including motive power, appliance, heavy duty equipment and natural resources. Specifically, a Parts Technician:

• provides customer service and advice
• maintains, handles and warehouses stock
• identifies and catalogues parts and assemblies
• orders, receives, inspects, sorts, maintains inventories and prices and sells supplies, parts and assemblies
• processes exchanges and returns
• prepares statements
• maintains records

 Red Seal trade

A Horticultural Technician grows, installs, and maintains indoor and outdoor plants, builds urban and rural landscapes, maintains outdoor properties, cares for turf grass and golf courses and installs and maintains irrigation systems. Specifically, a Horticultural Technician:

• grows plants using different propagation techniques
• identifies nutrient requirements of plants, applies fertilizers and monitors plants
• transplants, installs and prunes plants
• analyzes plant watering requirements and installs and maintains irrigation systems
• establishes and maintains turf grass
• constructs landscapes according to drawings
• controls plant pests and diseases using integrated pest management techniques
• recycles waste materials

 Red Seal trade

An Institutional Cook prepares meals in both small and large quantities using bulk-cooking methods in conventional, cook chill or cook freeze environments. An Institutional Cook prepares food to meet individual dietary needs, including health, religious needs, ethnic preferences and budgetary requirements. An Institutional Cook may work in retirement or long-term care homes, hospitals, childcare centres, school dining areas, correctional facilities and corporate environments. Specifically, an Institutional Cook:

• prepares meals for special diets and understands nutritional restrictions and portion size to be served
• uses standardized recipes and specialized equipment for modification techniques during food preparation to achieve the prescribed or recommended textures and viscosity
• prepares and cooks meats, poultry and seafood
• prepares stock, soups and sauces from scratch or convenience
• prepares and assembles complete breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and dressings
• prepares baked goods, pastries, desserts and vegetables
• is knowledgeable about weights and measures, hygiene, equipment handling, sanitation and workplace safety

A Baker prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker:

• prepares straight or sponge dough, yeast-raised pastry, puff pastry and aerated products
• makes savoury products such as filled pies, patties, rolls, biscuits, crackers and flat breads
• finishes and decorates cakes, prepares fillings, mousses, sauces, compotes and glazes
• prepares confectionary, specialty goods and desserts for dietary restrictions
• makes ice creams, sorbets/sherbets, gelatos and other frozen desserts
• calculates raw product requirements to meet production demand and controls inventory

A Baker-Patissier prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker-Patissier:

• prepares straight or sponge dough, yeast-raised pastry, puff pastry and aerated products
• makes savoury products such as filled pies, patties, rolls, biscuits, crackers and flat breads
• finishes and decorates cakes, prepares fillings, mousses, sauces, compotes and glazes
• prepares confectionary, specialty goods and desserts for dietary restrictions
• makes ice creams, sorbets/sherbets, gelatos and other frozen desserts
• calculates raw product requirements to meet production demand and controls inventory

 Red Seal trade