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Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade

Career Planning Guide

Sales and Service

Baker
Bartender
Butcher and Meatcutter
Chef
Cook
Correctional Services Officer
Esthetician
Firefighter
Flight Attendant
Hairstylist/Barber
Janitor/Caretaker/Building Superintendent
Occupations Unique to the Armed Forces
Police Officer
Retail Salesperson/Clerk
Security Guard
Service Station Attendant
Technical Sales Specialist
Telemarketer
Transportation Sales/Service Agent
Travel Counsellor
Veterinary Attendant/Animal Care Worker
Visiting Homemaker
Waiter/Waitress

Job Information

Baker (NOC 6252)

Employed - 1,620. Bakeries, grocery stores, food manufacturers.

Job Description

Prepare dough for bread, cakes, candies, pastries, and other baked foods. Operate mixing machines, decorate cakes and pastries. May purchase supplies and hire and train staff.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$19,900 / $25,400

Training & Education Routes

ACC, RRC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Food and Hospitality Services
ATC, DRCS, KEC, LSRS, MCI, RBR, SHC, SRS, SVRS, TVH, WCM, WKC, WTC

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Bartender (NOC 6452)

Employed - 1,420. Hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs. Irregular hours. Shift work. PT.

Job Description

Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Collect money for drinks served. Wash glasses. Prepare drink garnishes.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$17,700 / $19,300 (Not including tips)

Training & Education Routes

Manitoba Tourism Education Council

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Butcher and Meatcutter (NOC 6251)

Employed - 615. Supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops, self-employed.

Job Description

Prepare standard and custom cuts of meat, poultry and fish for sale. Cut, trim, debone and slice meats. Shape, lace and tie roasts and arrange displays.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$22,900 / $28,300

Training & Education Routes

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Olds College
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Chef (NOC 6241)

Employed - 1140. Restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, catering businesses, self-employed. Irregular hours. Shift work.

Job Description

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities. Plan menus. Ensure that food is of high quality. May supervise other specialist chefs or cooks. Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$26,340 / $36,500

Training & Education Routes

ACC, RRC, UCN
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Food and Hospitality Services
ATC, DRCS, KEC, LSRS, MCI, RBR, SHC, SRS, SVRS, TVH, WCM, WKC, WTC

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Cook (NOC 6242)

Employed - 7,150. Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, fast food restaurants, clubs, resorts. Irregular hours. Shift work. PT.

Job Description

Prepare, cook, decorate and arrange food in creative ways. Plan menus and order supplies. May supervise other kitchen workers.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$20,800 / $26,440

Training & Education Routes

Apprenticeship training and certification in the trade is voluntary.
Apprenticeship program technical training is delivered at RRC.
Other training available at ACC, UCN, ATEC.

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Senior Years Apprenticeship Option
Food and Hospitality Services
ATC, DRCS, KEC, LSRS, MCI, RBR, SHC, SRS, SVRS, TVH, WCM, WKC, WTC

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Correctional Services Officer (NOC 6462)

Employed - 1,085. Provincial and federal government jails or juvenile institutions. Shift work.

Job Description

Guard prisoners in jails. Search prisoners and cells. Patrol assigned areas. May guard prisoners being transferred.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$44,190 / $57,900

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB, ACC, RRC, UCN (Courses in sociology or criminology preferred)
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Esthetician (NOC 6482)

Employed - 810. Beauty salons, esthetics salons, spas, self-employed. PT. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Provide face and back treatments including cosmetic massage, cleansing applications, facial masks and specialized skin treatments. Perform make-up artistry. Remove unwanted hair by the use of waxing or depilatory methods. Perform manicures and pedicures, apply artificial nails.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$19,5300 / $25,600

Training & Education Routes

A Certificate of Qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act is compulsory. Apprenticeship technical training is delivered by various private trainers throughout the province.
CA, EHC, ESE, GSA, MCC, SMSH

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Senior Years Nail Technician Program
Cosmetology/Hairstyling
ATC, CPRS, DRCS, GVC, KEC, LSRS, MMAC, PC, RBR, RDP, SHC, SJC, SRS, SRVS, WTC

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Firefighter (NOC 6262)

Employed - 1,205. Local governments, airports, railways. Irregular hours. Shift work.

Job Description

Respond to fire alarms and calls for assistance. Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites including hazardous waste spills. Give first aid. Inform and educate the public on fire prevention. May be a volunteer worker in rural areas.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$30,000 / $56,000

Training & Education Routes

MESC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Flight Attendant (NOC 6432)

Employed - 205. Airline companies. Irregular hours. Shift work.

Job Description

Greet airline passengers and verify tickets. Serve meals and beverages. Assist passengers in discomfort. Assist passengers to use safety equipment.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$26,000 / $45,000

Training & Education Routes

On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Hairstylist/Barber (NOC 6271)

Employed - 3,000. Hairdressing salons, barber shops, self-employed. PT. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Clean, cut, perm, straighten, colour, bleach, condition and treat hair. Perform finishing techniques on hair and condition, clean and treat the scalp.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$19,500 / $26,400 (Not including tips)

Training & Education Routes

A Certificate of Qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifiactions Act is compulsory.
Apprenticeship technical training is delivered by various private trainers throughout the province.
ASH, CA, EHC, MCC, SMSH

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Senior Years Apprenticeship Option
Cosmetology/Hairstyling
ATC, CPRS, DRCS, GVC, KEC, LSRS, MMAC, PC, RBR, RDP, SHC, SJC, SVRS, WTC

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Janitor/Caretaker/Building Superintendent (NOC 6663)

Employed - 9,205. Schools, hospitals, shopping malls, building management agencies, large office complexes, apartment buildings. Irregular hours. Shift work.

Job Description

Clean and maintain offices, apartment buildings, shopping malls, schools and similar establishments. Make minor repairs to plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and perform other maintenance activities such as painting, cutting grass and shovelling snow. May also advertise and show apartments, collect rents and supervise other workers.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$22,500 / $29,700 (May include accommodation)

Training & Education Routes

RRC, UCN, NIAT
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Occupations Unique to the Armed Forces (NOC 6464)

Employed - 1,980. Canadian Armed Forces.

Job Description

Operate armoured vehicles, ships, artillery, hand-held weapons, aircraft and other military combat equipment. Engage in peacekeeping operations. Provide aid in emergency situations. Engage in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties. Perform administrative and guard duties.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$30,430 / $50,000

Training & Education Routes

On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Police Officer (NOC 6261)

Employed - 2,400. Cities and towns, federal and provincial governments, tribal councils. Irregular hours. Shift work.

Job Description

Protect the public, detect and prevent crime. Direct road traffic. Patrol assigned areas, investigate crimes and accidents, arrest suspects. Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$36,710 / $60,000

Training & Education Routes

On-the-job training
RCMP - On-the-job training (Regina), Winnipeg Police Service, Brandon Police Service.
Related law enforcement programs are offered at ACC, RRC, UCN, LEST, NLEA

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Retail Salesperson/Clerk (NOC 6421)

Employed - 18,470. Retail stores, wholesalers. PT. Shift work. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Assist customers to select products, receive payment, operate cash register. May demonstrate use of product.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$17,680 / $31,000

Training & Education Routes

RRC, HC, MTEC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Security Guard (NOC 6651)

Employed - 2,630. Private security agencies, retail stores, hospitals, airports, nightclubs. Shift work. PT.

Job Description

Control access to establishment and patrol assigned area against theft and vandalism. Direct visitors to appropriate areas. Enforce policies of an establishment to maintain order.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$18,210 / $27,660

Training & Education Routes

RRC, UCN, ATEC, LEST, NLEA, RC

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Service Station Attendant (NOC 6621)

Employed - 2,150. Automotive, marine service and gas stations. PT. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Perform minor property maintenance duties. May pick up and deliver customers' cars for service station automotive repair department. May provide dock services for boats.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$16,760 / $19,550

Training & Education Routes

On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Mechanics
ACS, ATC, CPRS, DRCS, GVC, HBO, HPC, KEC, LSRS, MCI, MC, MMC, RBR, RDP, RVS, SRS, SVRS, TVH, VC, WTC

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Technical Sales Specialist (NOC 6221)

Employed - 1,475. Pharmaceutical companies, computer services firms, engineering firms, industrial equipment manufacturing companies.

Job Description

Promote a particular line of goods or services to existing and potential clients. Assess clients' needs and resources. Develop reports and proposals as part of sales presentation. Prepare and administer sales contracts.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$37,440 / $56,000 (May receive commission, bonus or car allowance)

Training & Education Routes

University degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service is usually required.
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Telemarketer (NOC 6623)

Employed - 2,790. Retail and wholesale companies, charitable organizations, call centres. PT. Irregular hours.

Job Description

Contact businesses and private individuals by telephone to sell goods and services. May distribute sales orders to other workers for further processing.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$17,800 / $25,000

Training & Education Routes

RRC, ALB, ALN, ALS, CDI, HC, MCCA
On-the-job-training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Transportation Sales/Service Agent (NOC 6433/6434)

Employed - 580/245. Airlines, bus transport companies, railways.

Job Description

Make reservations, sell tickets for travel and arrange for shipping of parcels. Provide rates and schedule information.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$20,280 / $41,000

Training & Education Routes

On-the-job-training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Travel Counsellor (NOC 6431)

Employed - 735. Travel agencies, transportation and tourism firms, hotel chains. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Plan travel itineraries, provide tickets, reserve hotel rooms for customers. Advise travellers. May arrange tours.

Job Outlook

Limited

Starting/Average Wage

$19,400 / $29,000

Training & Education Routes

ETP, RRC, RC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Veterinary Attendant/Animal Care Worker (NOC 6483)

Employed - 340. Animal hospitals and clinics, shelters, zoos, kennels, pet grooming services, research laboratories. Shift work.

Job Description

Prepare food and feed animals. Clean and disinfect equipment and animal areas. Assist veterinarians and animal health technologists to inoculate and treat animals. Assist scientists and researchers in conducting lab tests with animals. May be required to groom pets.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$18,200 / $22,760

Training & Education Routes

RRC, RC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Visiting Homemaker (NOC 6471)

Employed - 5,720. Governments, home care agencies, self-employed. PT. Shift work. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Look after individuals and families during times of illness, convalescence or some other family disruption. May look after infants and children or persons who are chair or bedridden. Perform routine housekeeping duties and prepare meals.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$20,680 / $26,100

Training & Education Routes

ACC, ETP, RRC, UCN, HC, RC

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Health/Child Care Occupations
HBO, CPRS, MCI, MMAC, RBR, RVS, SHC, SRS, TVH, WKC

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Waiter/Waitress (NOC 6453)

Employed - 8,105. Restaurants, hotels, clubs, bars. Irregular hours. Shift work. PT.

Job Description

Take orders and serve food and beverages. May arrange tables. May greet customers. Present bill. May take payment.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$17,680 / $22,000 (Not including tips)

Training & Education Routes

ATEC, MTEC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Food and Hospitality Services
DRCS, KEC, LSRS, MCI, RBR, SHC, SRS, SVRS, TVH, WCM, WKC, WTC

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