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Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker)

An Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker):

Produces precision spherical and plane optics to specifications
Corrects lens/prisms surfaces to optimum quality
Checks with interferometer and spectrometer
Inspects, cements, and aligns optical components to optical axes
Coats optics with anti-reflecting or high reflecting coats

Network Cabling Specialist

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

Native Residential Construction Worker

A Native Residential Construction Worker:

Works in all aspects of constructing a First Nation home

Ironworker – Generalist

An Ironworker — Generalist works with both structural/ornamental and reinforcing steel materials. An Ironworker — Generalist:

Installs structural/ornamental steel components
Installs precast concrete members and glued laminate timber products
Places reinforcing steel in commercial, industrial, institutional and large residential buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums
Erects pre-engineered buildings and ornamental ironwork

Red Seal trade