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 Child and Youth Worker works to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of vulnerable children, youth and families. They focus on the growth and development of children and youth based on direct, day-to-day work with children and youth in their environment and develop relationships with children, their families, their communities and other inter-disciplinary team members. Specifically, a Child and Youth Worker:

• maintains safe environments
• promotes health and well-being
• builds relationships
• plans programs
• applies intervention strategies
• provides counselling and supports
• works in an interdisciplinary team environment and communicates with other professionals
• supports the needs of children, adolescents and their families

An Information Technology — Network Technician:

• Installs, configures and maintains client workstations and network servers connected by a local area network
• Applies technical knowledge of data communication, standards, protocols and internet working concepts

A Child Development Practitioner (CDP) plans and implements age-appropriate service, supports and programs for children that facilitate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. CDPs deliver services in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, childcare centres/facilities, the preschool sections of hospitals and schools, and Ontario Early Years Centres. Specifically, a Child Development Practitioner:

• practises and promotes health
• fosters relationships with children
• plans developmentally appropriate programs and supports emergent learning practices
• cultivates family, cultural and social relationships
• applies intervention strategies
• participates in a team environment with families, colleagues, community members, and support services providers
• works in an interdisciplinary team environment and communicates with other professionals
• practices professionalism and adheres to ethical standards

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