Classification: Non-compulsory

Entertainment Industry Power Technician

An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by doing the following:

  • Evaluating job requirements
  • Planning, building, installing, maintaining and disassembling power distribution systems, including both main and subdistribution systems
  • Designing and installing temporary distribution systems
  • Installing, controlling and disassembling lighting
  • Managing portable power supplies including maintenance of batteries

Horticultural Technician

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 Badge Red Seal trade

Marine Engine Technician

A Marine Engine Technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs marine and watercraft systems including gasoline and diesel engines, fuel management systems, engine electrical systems, marine electrical, electronic and navigation systems, steering and hydraulic systems, drives and propulsion systems. Specifically, a Marine Engine Technician:

  • performs pre-delivery inspection of marine engines
  • repairs electrical and electronic marine engine systems and engine fuel management systems
  • performs engine tune-ups and repairs engine systems
  • repairs hydraulic, drive and propulsion systems
  • installs engine and propulsion systems
  • diagnoses problems in marine craft and boat handling equipment operation
  • winterizes marine craft systems and accessories

Powered Lift Truck Technician

A Powered Lift Truck Technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs lift truck equipment. Powered lift trucks are powered through electric motors or internal combustion engines designed to lift and transport material. Specifically, a Powered Lift Truck Technician:

  • inspects, diagnoses and services powered lift truck systems, including: electrical, steering, braking, hydraulic, frames, transmissions, drive axles, suspension, and wheels and lifting systems pertaining to powered lift truck equipment
  • diagnoses and services drive units and control systems in electric vehicles
  • troubleshoots and repairs powered lift truck internal combustion engines
  • uses safety techniques for lifting, rigging, blocking, and lockout devices
  • operates hand, power, specialized, precision, and electronic service tools to make required repairs
  • prepares estimates, work plans and communicates with customers on problems and repairs

Roofer

A Roofer installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roofs involving a variety of materials with different application methods including shingles, slate, shakes, and roofing tiles on sloped roofs and membrane systems. Specifically, a Roofer:

  • installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roof systems
  • works with membrane roofing systems
  • installs, replaces and repairs shingles, slate, shakes and roofing tiles on sloped roofs, green roofs and solar panels
  • waterproofs and damp-proofs roof systems

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade

Water Well Driller

A Water Well Driller operates a truck-mounted drilling rig and supporting equipment to drill water wells.

Specifically, a Water Well Driller:

  • plans and prepares site locations
  • communicates with co-workers to identify previous job operations, availability of tools, parts, and machinery, scheduling requirements, and any other information needed to complete job
  • mobilizes the drilling rig
  • maintains and repairs drilling equipment
  • sets up and operates rotary drill
  • sets up, operates and maintains other related equipment
  • cuts and welds metal
  • performs well development
  • installs and maintains related systems
  • completes work documentations
  • follows legislative, regulatory, code and other related standards and requirements

Assistant Cook

An Assistant Cook prepares and cooks a wide range of foods for public consumption in various settings such as restaurants and hotels. Specifically, an Assistant Cook:

  • prepares, cooks, and assembles complete breakfasts
  • prepares short order dishes including hot and cold sandwiches
  • prepares stocks, soups and sauces, salads, dressings, vegetables and desserts
  • uses a variety of preparation methods including roasting, deep-frying, poaching, sautéeing, braising and grilling to prepare meats, poultry and fish
  • practises safe work practices, hygiene, equipment handling, sanitation and workplace safety

Construction Craft Worker

A Construction Craft Worker works on a wide variety of structures, such as residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sites as well as hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, mining and railways. They may also work on utility, landscape and pipeline projects. Specifically, a Construction Craft Worker:

  • is responsible for site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment and working on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erecting projects
  • handles materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities
  • is responsible for site security
  • may specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling and blasting, scaling, sandblasting, high pressure washing, diving, tunnelling and performing emergency rescue

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic

An Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic installs building systems that integrate a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on the exterior of a building or structure by:

  • Preparing substrates
  • Selecting and applying barriers
  • Selecting and applying adhesive applications and mechanical attachments
  • Installing rigid insulation board
  • Preparing rigid insulation board for base coat application
  • Applying reinforcing mesh and base coat
  • Applying textured finish coat

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic

A Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Installs, maintains, repairs, rebuilds, or modifies existing hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems, controls, and components;
  • Checks and verifies design drawings to ensure conformity to specification and design data;
  • Develops and prepares sketches;
  • Writes technical reports;
  • Examines drawings to check for errors;
  • Maintains records of repairs completed.