Occupational Profiles

Career Opportunities in Sustainable Emerging Markets: Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing

The shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is an key part of Canada’s sustainability strategy. Transportation accounts for 25% of Canada’s greenhouse […]

Career Opportunities in Sustainable Emerging Markets: Synthetic & Alternative Fuel Production and Processing

Canada has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (below 2005 levels), with a goal of net neutrality by 2050. Though the […]

Career Opportunities in Sustainable Emerging Markets: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

Automotive manufacturing is one Canada’s key industries. The shift to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) production in automotive manufacturing is a key contributor to the growth in global […]

Occupational Profile: Web Developers and Programmers

As businesses grow, an avenue for expansion often includes establishing an online presence to connect with clients, advertise, and display services and goods. Web Developers and […]

Occupational Profile: Transport Truck Drivers

The transportation of goods across international and provincial boundaries enables Canada’s manufacturing, wholesale, and retail industries. Transport Truck Drivers, integral logistics workers, operate heavy long and […]

Occupational Profile: Information System Testing Technicians

Information System Testing Technicians serve in support roles within information technology units across public and private sectors. They test and evaluate the performance of technology deployed […]

Occupational Profile: Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics

The technology used in modern manufacturing, material refinement, and energy production requires standardized, regulated processes for safety and product conformity. This is enabled by industrial control […]

Occupational Profile: Human Resource Professionals

Management and deployment of human resources is pivotal to success for public and private organizations. Human Resource Professionals perform administrative and management tasks across an organization, […]

Occupational Profile: Furniture and Fixture Manufacturing Supervisors

Furniture and Fixture Manufacturing Supervisors overlook the activities of employees and operations for businesses that produce products through metals and wood, or finish furniture and fixture […]

Occupational Profile: Foundry Workers

Metals are important raw materials which are the backbone of construction and manufacturing in all advanced industries. Foundry workers are frontline production workers in metal manufacturing, […]

Occupational Profile: Electricians (Non-Power System or Industrial)

The skills and talents of several skilled trade workers are required for buildings to meet safety standards and have access to utilities. Electricians ensure that power […]

Occupational Profile: Electronic Assemblers, Fabricators, Inspectors and Testers

In the automotive industry, the increasing integration of electric drive train and battery technology, as well as intelligent computing has created demand for electronic components. Electronic […]

Occupational Profile: Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Electrical and Electronic Engineers design equipment and components powering modern technology. These technologies range from electrical motors, systems, and components in electric vehicles and airplanes aiding […]

Occupational Profile: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Electrical and Electronic Technologists and Technicians are versatile technical workers that perform tasks related to electrical and electronic components and systems. They conduct research on, maintain […]

Occupational Profile: Cybersecurity Specialists

Organizations handle and store sensitive data on their servers and computers, including proprietary information, employees’ records, account information and more. Mishandling this information can be damaging […]

Occupational Profile: Computer Engineers

Industry and the modern technologies that enable it are powered and connected by computers, their components, and telecommunication equipment. Computer engineers research, design, develop and modify […]

Occupational Profile: Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades

Contractors and Supervisors in Mechanic Trades are business owners and supervisors within servicing and maintenance settings. They cover a wide range of supervisors operating in transportation […]

Occupational Profile: Production and Transportation Logistics Coordinators

Supply chain management, relating to the flow of work and goods within and between businesses, contributes significantly to the success of enterprises. Production and Transportation Logistics […]

Occupational Profile: Contractors and Supervisors, Machining, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades

Contractors and Supervisors for Machining and Metal Forming trades are supervisors and business owners in manufacturing settings. They supervise and coordinate skilled workers from trades such […]

Occupational Profile: Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors

In manufacturing environments where mechanical technologies are produced, Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors perform quality control and production work, putting together finished products and subassemblies and ensuring […]

Occupational Profile: Data Scientists

The need for data driven business solutions is a trend across all manner of industry. Data Scientists develop and work with exciting technology including internet of […]

Occupational Profile: Information System Specialists

Information Systems Specialists are experts who help shape and adapt information technology networks to best help organizations and meet their unique needs. By analyzing hardware and […]

Occupational Profile: Metalworking and Forging Machine Operators

Metal parts, products and structures find applications in nearly every advanced manufacturing sector. Metalworking and Forging Machine Operators cut, bend, shear and shape metals by using […]

Occupational Profile: Industrial Electricians

Industrial Electricians are responsible for the upkeep of electrical equipment and the components that help them function. They lay out, assemble, test, install, troubleshoot and repair […]

Occupational Profile: Machining Tool Operators

Large scale manufacturing settings rely on accurately producing inputs with identical specifications in order to create their finished products with minimal defects and a high level […]

Occupational Profile: Supervisors, Motor Vehicle Assembling

Supervisors in Motor Vehicle Assembly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing. They work as liaisons between senior managers […]

Occupational Profile: Supervisors, Electronics and Electrical Products Manufacturing

Electric and Electronic Product Manufacturing Supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of workers responsible for the assembly, inspection, and testing of electrical and electronic goods and […]

Occupational Profile: Metallurgical and Materials Engineers

Metallurgical and Material Engineers enrich the understanding of raw materials used in manufacturing, and develop new ways to extract, use, and refine metals. This is achieved […]

Occupational Profile: Manufacturing Managers

Manufacturing Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of manufacturing and production departments and businesses. Working with general and senior managers, they manage and […]

Occupational Profile: Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians provide technical support in the development of production facilities and systems, creating and planning improvements to process and product, […]

Occupational Profile: Database Analysts and Data Administrators

Database Analysts and Administrators are information technology roles which administer data management solutions. They develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models for data collection. […]

Occupational Profile: Industrial Painters, Coaters and Metal Finishing Process Operators

Industrial painters, Coaters and Metal Finishing Process Operators are important in production and post-production of manufactured goods. They use automatic and manual machines, as well as […]

Occupational Profile: Tool and Die Makers

Tool and Die Makers work on metals, alloys and other materials, impacting the work of countless sectors where custom tools, structures, and components are required. Through […]

Occupational Profile: Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers

Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and […]

Occupational Profile: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

Industrial and manufacturing engineers play a diverse role, which oversees many areas of production in a manufacturing environment. The insights and expertise they provide spans functional […]

Occupational Profile: Shippers and Receivers

Shippers and Receivers are the frontline of supply chains in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and other business settings. They ensure that day-to-day operations continue smoothly by shipping, […]

Occupational Profile: Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics

Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics execute diverse tasks to ensure peak operational efficiency in manufacturing and industrial settings. They actively engage in hands-on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, […]

Occupational Profile: Supervisors, Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing

In manufacturing trades, supervisors play a key role in training and educating new employees and meeting goals for production, productivity and safety. They are responsible for […]

Occupational Profile: Engineering Managers

Engineering Managers use technical engineering knowledge to create solutions, improve operations, and lead the advancement of technologies of products and processes. They oversee engineering departments in […]

Occupational Profile: Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers research, design and develop mechanical systems, and are key to the success of projects in manufacturing industries. Mechanical Engineers contribute to the development of […]

Occupational Profile: Welders and Related Machine Operators

Welders are integral across numerous sectors and industries, and are at the forefront of production of advanced technologies and products. They operate equipment such as welding […]

Occupational Profile: Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors

Machinists are skilled manufacturing tradesmen/women who operate machines and tools to shape, cut, drill and turn metals and other alloys to manufacture products and components. Their […]

Occupational Profile: Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers

Vehicle Assemblers serve as the frontline for production and quality assurance in automotive manufacturing. Assemblers use advanced tools and equipment, interact with robotics, and employ precision […]