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Social Sciences, Education, Government Service and Religion

Community Service Worker
Early Childhood Educator/Assistant
Economic Development Officer
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teacher
Employment Counsellor
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors
Guidance Counsellor
Instructor and Teacher of Persons with Disabilities
Lawyer

Paralegal
Religious Leader
Secondary School Teacher
Social Worker
University Professor

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Community Service Worker (NOC 4212)

Employed - 5,303. Crisis centres, emergency shelters, governments, group homes, jails, social service agencies.

Job Description

Plan and administer programs for social assistance or community development. Conduct client workshops in life skills, substance abuse and job search. Refer clients to other social services.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$25,100 / $32,600

Training & Education Routes

BU, CMU, UM, UW, CUSB, ACC, RCC, UCN, YC

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Early Childhood Educator/Assistant (NOC 4214)

Employed - 6,555. Child care centres, self-employed.

Job Description

Plan, organize, teach and lead children in activities, such as indoor and outdoor games, crafts, singing, music sessions and story times. Assist children with eating, dressing and toilet habits.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$20,800 / $32,400

Training & Education Routes

CUSB, UW, ACC, RRC, UCN, ATEC, NIAT

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

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

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Economic Development Officer (NOC 4163)

Employed - 1,375. Government agencies, marketing firms, business associations, self-employed.

Job Description

Develop policies and administer programs to promote commercial business investment in urban/rural areas. Plan development projects with businesses, associations, government agencies and rural communities.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$35,400 / $55,800

Training & Education Routes

BU, CUSB, UM, UW, ACC, RCC, UCN

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teacher (NOC 4142)

Employed - 11,170. Elementary schools (public and private).

Job Description

Prepare teaching material on a wide range of subjects and present it to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. May concentrate on areas such as mathematics, language or music.

Job Outlook

Good
Very Good for French Immersion, French schools and English as an Additional Language

Starting/Average Wage

$44,800 / $66,300

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB
Bachelor of Education degree required

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Employment Counsellor (NOC 4213)

Employed - 490. Employment service agencies, provincial government.

Job Description

Counsel and provide information to workers and unemployed clients on all aspects of employment search and career planning. Advise employers on human resource and other employment issues. Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings and skill requirements.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$27,100 / $39,400

Training & Education Routes

BU, CMU, CUSB, UM, UW, ACC, RRC, UCN, WCST

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors (NOC 4153)

Employed - 930. Social service agencies, hospitals, governments, tribal councils, self-employed.

Job Description

Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Counsel clients and provide therapy. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustments.

Job Outlook

Good
Very Good in rural Manitoba

Starting/Average Wage

$24,500 / $41,600

Training & Education Routes

BU (First Nations and Aboriginal Degree Program), CMU, CUSB, UM, UW
Master's degree in counselling or related discipline required

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Guidance Counsellor (NOC 4143)

Employed - 780. Schools, universities, colleges, community service organizations.

Job Description

Provide students and adults with assistance and guidance regarding personal needs or educational and career planning.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$44,800 / $66,300

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB
Bachelor of Education degree required

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Instructor and Teacher of Persons with Disabilities (NOC 4215)

Employed - 185. Community agencies, high schools, elementary schools, vocational rehabilitation agencies, schools for the disabled.

Job Description

Teach mentally or physically disabled children and adults communication techniques, such as braille or sign language, and rehabilitation skills to increase independence and mobility.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$24,000 / $39,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, CUSB, UM, RRC, UCN
A bachelor's degree in education or a related field, such as psychology or social work, is usually required. Instructors of the blind require certification by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

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

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Lawyer (NOC 4112)

Employed - 1,900. Law firms, large companies, governments, self-employed.

Job Description

Advise individuals and business clients and draw up legal documents such as contracts, wills and agreements. Prepare and present cases representing clients in courts of law.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$33,280 / $83,300 (Articling lawyers may earn less)

Training & Education Routes

UM
University pre-law program required
Law Society of Manitoba

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Paralegal (NOC 4211)

Employed - 1025. Law firms, governments.

Job Description

Search records, prepare routine documents and letters under the direction of a lawyer, maintain business legal records.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$30,000 / $36,000

Training & Education Routes

RRC, CDI, HC, RC
Experience as a Legal Secretary

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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Religious Leader (NOC 4154)

Employed - 1,450. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious congregations. Irregular hours.

Job Description

Minister to the spiritual needs of a congregation or community of a religious faith. May conduct worship services, counsel members of the congregation, teach the religion.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$27,100 / $40,800

Training & Education Routes

CMU, UM, UW, Seminaries
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High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Secondary School Teacher (NOC 4141)

Employed - 5,740. Junior and senior high schools (public and private).

Job Description

Prepare and present subject matter to students in grades 9 to 12. Test students' knowledge and correct papers. May specialize in one or two subjects.

Job Outlook

Good
Very Good in rural/Northern Manitoba and for Math, Science, French Immersion, French schools and English as an Additional Language

Starting/Average Wage

$44,800 / $66,300

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB
Bachelor of Education degree required

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Social Worker (NOC 4152)

Employed - 2,185. Local governments, child and family services, tribal councils, hospitals, jails.

Job Description

Counsel and assist individuals, families or other groups to understand and resolve personal and social difficulties.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$34,000 / $51,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, PCTS (joint program with WCBC), YC. Pre-professional programs at BU, UW.

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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University Professor (NOC 4121)

Employed - 2,345. Universities.

Job Description

Teach students in classrooms, seminars and laboratories at universities, specializing in one or two related subjects. May conduct and/or supervise research.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$45,400 / $82,000

Training & Education Routes

University Master's or Doctorate Degree required

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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