An Electrician (signal maintenance):
- Repairs and operates mechanical, electrical, electronic and computerized signal and train control equipment of transit systems
Classification: Non-compulsory
Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe
A Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe operates a tractor loader backhoe, its attachments and ground engaging equipment in various types of projects across multiple industries, such as road construction and maintenance, mining, quarrying, land clearing, forestry, logging, as well as gas and oil. Specifically, a Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe:
- inspects, maintains, transports and operates this equipment and attachments
- performs pre-operational inspections, safety and operational checks and preventative maintenance
- monitors equipment performance, loads and unloads, transports and cleans, oils and refills equipment
- reads and interprets government legislation, site plans and manufacturers’ manuals (i.e. survey indicators)
- installs, operates and removes attachments (i.e. quick attach, buckets, bucket thumbs, quick couplers, splitters, grapples, teeth and adapters)
- performs operations such as excavating, grading, ramp building, stockpiling, backfilling and towing ensuring maximum productivity
- clears ice and snow, checks grades, performs cut and fil operations, backfills trenches and excavations, stockpiles and places materials, excavates trenches and ditches, loads trucks, lifts materials, performs clean-up operations, performs logging and surface mining operations, and perform demolitions.
- communicates through various techniques including hand signals
Red Seal trade
Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson
A Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson:
- Builds and maintains aerial feeder systems
- Builds and maintains contact conductor systems
- Builds and maintains electrical track switch systems
- Maintains lighting systems
Painter and Decorator — Industrial
A Painter and Decorator — Industrial applies protective finishes in commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, and specialty finishes. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Industrial:
- reads specifications to determine quantities of materials required
- prepares and cleans surfaces using methods, such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steamcleaning
- mixes coatings according to manufacturer’s specifications
- applies coatings using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
- practices quality control
- assembles and erects scaffolding, swing stages and other access equipment
Relay and Instrumentation Technician
A Relay and Instrumentation Technician performs some or all of the following:
- Diagnose and repair data acquisition and code systems
- Diagnose and repair devices and computers
- Test vital signal control relays
- Diagnose and repair power systems
Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver
A Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver operates a tractor-trailer for commercial purposes to transport goods, products and materials across provincial, national and international routes. Specifically, a Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver:
- plans and executes driving routes
- secures cargo and loads to ensure safety and prevent damage
- inspects equipment, conducts routine vehicle safety checks and reports problems
- prepares compliance and commercial documentation
- handles equipment off road and on highways
- controls vehicle speed, space and road position in all driving conditions
- practices defensive and courteous driving techniques
Appliance Service Technician
An Appliance Service Technician installs, assembles, disassembles, removes, services, repairs, maintains and disposes of domestic appliances and electrical household products. Some examples include refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and ovens. Specifically, an Appliance Service Technician:
- performs work on multiple appliance and household product systems such as: electrical, electronic control and component, mechanical, water, air, and sealed
- reads and interprets work orders and manufacturer’s specifications, and follows service manual instructions
- installs, services, and repairs appliances and household products including performing inspections, determining leaks and malfunctions, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and aligning systems and components, verifying operation, and confirming electrical supply
- uses specialized tools and methods to test, calibrate, adjust, and fabricate appliances, household products, their components and accessories
- recovers existing refrigerant and transfers the gases into approved storage containers for disposal
Red Seal trade
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
A CNC Programmer develops programming for Computerized Numerical and Direct Numerical controlled machines by:
- Demonstrating safe work practices and techniques
- Defining areas of workpiece to be machined
- Determining CNC programming operations
- Planning the metal removal process
- Developing tool paths
- Post-processing tool path information
- Generating CNC job documentation
- Implementing CNC machining processes
- Optimizing programs
- Archiving/maintaining files
Electronic Service Technician
An electronic Service Technician:
- Interacts with customers and other workers
- Uses hand tools, hand power tools, testing equipment and specialty tools
- Applies electronic theory to electronic products
- Terminates and connects conductors and printed circuit boards contained within electronic products
- Maintains electronic products
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in electronic products
- Services and repairs electronic products
Horse Groom
A Horse Groom performs the following duties:
- Handles and controls horses
- Performs grooming procedures
- Performs tacking-up of horse
- Performs untacking of horse
- Performs feeding procedures
- Performs horse health maintenance procedures
- Cleans stalls
- Maintains stable facilities, tools, equipment and supplies