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| Appendix J: Findings With Respect to Labour Market Needs and Associated Education and Training Issues |
J. Significant Highlights With Respect to Current and Future Labour Market Needs and Associated Education and Training Requirements
This section provides an overview of the findings with respect to:
Observations:
J.1 Community Consultation
The following table sets out the results of the community consultations with respect to employment and training needs.
Table J1: Key Issues and Concerns Related to Employment and Training
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Issue/Gap/Concern |
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Business/Industry |
programming that emphasizes skills in job readiness, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, workplace literacy, employer/employee roles and expectations sectors at highest risk for skill shortages in Camrose include retail, hospitality construction, agriculture, health and social services, and education urrent and emerging skill shortages in the province and the region that impact on the Camrose area include entry level tradespeople, skilled tradespeople, retail and hospitality workers, health care professionals, adult educators, skill-specific instructors, teachers, long haul drivers, IT professionals, leadership/management to support all sectors, skilled communicators and facilitators, experienced professionals and business service providers to support the growth of small business |
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Issue/Gap/Concern |
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Community/Youth |
youth also indicated a feeling that “returning=failure”, and that the community only want to retain/attract “good” youth 30% of grade 12 survey respondents indicated that they expected to make $1500 to $3000 per month initially, and additional 16% indicated that they expected to earn between $3000 and $5000 per month initially in the 2002 survey 18% of grade 12 student respondents indicated they would be looking for employment in trades and/or construction related areas, 22% in education, health or social service fields, 14% in professional and business sectors, 8% in arts and recreation, 6% in retail/hospitality, and 3% in agriculture |
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Commonly Identified Training/Education Needs |
workplace literacy/orientation interpersonal and communications industry-specific orientation and basic skill development conflict resolution/anger management adult upgrading entry level trades succession planning entrepreneurship leadership and management parenting job readiness money management small business growth/development strategies various areas related to health care and care of the elderly |
J.2 Labour Market Issues and Associated Education/Training Needs
Table J2 provides an overview summary of the findings with respect to labour market issues and associated education/training needs.
Table J2: Labour Market Issues and Associated Education/Training Needs
|
Sector |
Critical Trends |
Shortages |
Training Needs |
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Aerospace |
increased use of personal aircraft recondition of older aircraft economic deregulation of air transportation |
engineers scientists technologists |
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Agriculture |
shift to call centres from local agricultural representatives increased role of co-operatives in the agricultural sector smaller operations finding it difficult to be profitable family succession issues shift to unique diversified crop and livestock operations farm management practices changing as environmental requirements increase full time earnings for farm labourers cannot compare with that of oilfield jobs |
workers with “jack of all trades” skills and experience equipment operators workers with a sense of responsibility and an understanding of issues around livestock pork technicians floriculture |
farm safety orientation to related equipment and trades all facets of marketing business development and planning succession planning specific training re: floriculture, seed cleaning, feed lot operation, speciality crop management |
|
Biotechnology |
bio-pharmaceutical companies form the largest and fastest growing segment accounting for half of the employment agri-biological products is the next largest segment enzymes, aquaculture and forest products account for the rest of the jobs half of the workforce is involved in research and development, requiring highly skilled and highly educated people o ccupations demand a blend of technical and management skills |
senior scientists |
workplace safety and cleanroom |
|
Business/Professional Services |
changing behaviour of organizations that have shifted from internal production activities to external production activities trend to contract out for professional services on an as-needed basis |
consultants |
succession planning tactical business planning for existing business customer service training sales and marketing |
|
Call Centres |
generally lower wages are paid in call centres however technology and management professionals reap the benefits of higher wages and bonuses the industries represented by call centres include services, retail, wholesale, financial, manufacturing, telecommunications, utilities, transportation, health and education |
call centre managers |
customer service |
|
Construction |
large number of construction projects planned throughout the Province disinterest in sector by young persons |
project managers individuals with basic entry-level skills skilled tradespeople (i.e. welders, carpenters, pipefitters, power line technicians, electronic technicians, stationery engineers, plumbers) heavy equipment operators drivers labourers |
safe training |
|
Education/Training |
need for less structured, more informal education opportunities increased tension between teachers and government resulting in tension at the community level succession planning requirements the learner is becoming responsible for their learning aging population requiring different assistance in discovering new career paths and alternative delivery methods industry organizations becoming more involved in education and training delivery need for business to share in education and training delivery |
teaching assistants resource staff trades instructors senior administrators adult educators public/private college instructors |
alternate methods of delivery |
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Environment |
regulatory practices require personnel to monitor and evaluate compliance emphasis will be on the development of human resources with a combination of people skills and industry-specific competencies energy conservation and recycling is a strong focus as the smaller petroleum companies move into the area there is some concern that more environmental issues will arise |
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Food Processing |
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processing operators |
contaminated goods |
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Forestry |
this industry is the province’s third largest manufacturing sector sustainable forest management has changed the face of the industry |
harvesting equipment operators forestry technicians process operators industrial mechanics |
process operator certificate |
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Gaming |
gambling revenue has become very important to the country charitable gaming, horse racing, casinos, lotteries, and video lotteries are components of the industry creates thousands of new jobs but does have some impact on gambling addictions to varying degrees |
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Health |
health care cuts have increased pressure on providers shift to user-pay services for services such as home care, etc. shift to aging-in-place and community based care increased mental health issues some difficulty in assisting immigrants in passing language components of training programs career laddering opportunities should be identified, especially for LPNs need for more health information services tele-health is expected to grow in the home care market where a range of devices and technologies could be substituted for hospital services, particularly in underserviced and remote rural areas volunteers are aging and the industry is having difficulty recruiting younger individuals |
personal care aids RNS, LPNS, PSA’s advanced clinical nurses therapists (i.e. occupational, physical, speech, massage, etc.) ultrasound and diagnostics technicians pharmacy technicians pharmacists EMT and paramedics physicians support workers mental health workers providers of care for the elderly telehealth mangers, system specialists and network architects |
conflict resolution workplace literacy and safety programs for support staff such as housekeepers, maintenance, etc. ESL |
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Hospitality and Tourism |
the CFBC forecasts that the accommodation and food industry will experience annual growth of about 3% to 2015 travelling public is becoming more sophisticated, demonstrating greater concern for their health and the environment, and demanding a higher level of service travel for pleasure will grow faster than business travel modest, if any, growth has occurred in training and human resource budgets the cyclical nature of the industry tends to create short and long term staff shortages the shrinking labour pool (i.e. young workers and immigrants) suggests the industry will need to identify new sources of employees over the medium term too much emphasis is placed on new entrants as opposed to existing employees industry needs to establish better human resource practices and offer education/training opportunities to reduce turnover and enhance profile of industry as a viable career |
shortage of chefs, cooks, front desk receptionists, food and beverage services, housekeepers and fast food workers at the provincial level |
customer service positive attitude workplace literacy general tourism training (i.e. ecotourism, agritourism, adventure tourism) marketing because of difficulty in retaining suitable staff, employers often don’t feel there is value in training |
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Information Technology |
rapid advances in telecommunications, commuting and telecommuting will lead to tremendous growth in the province and outlying areas the “Smart Community” initiative driven by the community could result in greater diversity and expanded growth in the economy |
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Manufacturing |
growth is due to expansion occurring in the construction, auto and multimedia sectors |
textile industry operators implement manufacturing workers |
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Multimedia |
applications include arts, entertainment, education/training, communications, health, and business growth is estimated at 20% per year due to Internet access, falling prices of hardware/software, and technology convergence small entrepreneurial businesses are important, even dominant, forces in the industry |
producers artists/graphics designers programmers system developers marketing experts |
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Oil/Gas |
drilling larger companies moving away from the area leases being taken up by smaller companies some concern about the ability of the smaller leaseholders to maintain the lease, meet environmental standards, continue with the standard of salary and benefits set by larger companies pricing both in terms of per barrel and consumer costs impact directly on the economy |
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Personal Services |
strong growth resulting from aging population, continued economic growth, increasing number of double income families |
home support workers |
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Protective Services |
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Public Administration |
high growth at local level will be due to delivery of programs and services to an aging population |
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Social/Community Services |
increase in mental health issues more specialized programs dealing with issues such as parenting, conflict resolution, anger management, money management, abuse, homelessness and prostitution more specialized services dealing with addictions entry level standards have increased and the industry is having greater difficulty attracting workers |
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Retail |
current job openings are for entry level and part time sales and service workers future employment opportunities will be with the larger warehouse and discount stores |
front end sales and service staff |
conflict resolution |
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Tele-Learning (on-line learning) |
tele-learning makes connections among people and resources via communication technologies for learning-related purposes Alberta has the highest percentage of students in virtual schools with estimates putting the figure at 95% of students most of the students live in rural areas |
multimedia specialists communications experts |
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Transportation and Logistics |
transportation in this area is growing because of the proximity to primary industry future jobs will be mostly related to pipeline and road transportation a diversified growing economy in the area will generate more traffic continued shortage of long haul truck drivers more than half a million people are employed in the logistics sector logistics has to do with the orderly movement of materials, products and information, affecting the whole world of work |
automotive service technicians/technologists heavy equipment operators long haul drivers strategic managers human resource professionals project managers safety and loss prevention specialists |
project management strategic thinking and management |
J.3 Employment and Career-Related Programs and Services
The key findings with respect to employment and career-related programs and services include:
J.3.1 Existing Employment and Career-Related Programs and Services
There are a number of community-based and institutional-based organizations and agencies providing career and employment-related services. The nature and type of services include, but are not limited to the following:
The primary methods used by providers are:
Table J3: Employment Assistance and Career Related Resources by Provider
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Provider |
Assistance Provided |
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Canada Alberta Service Centre |
funding for short term (1 yr or less) courses and academic upgrading funding may be for education and/or living allowance |
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Centra Cam Vocational Training Association |
vocational training, employment support, employment placement and maintenance, pre-employment training |
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Citizen Advocacy |
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Hire-A-Student |
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Job Links |
empowerment assistance for people whether or not they are participating in programming opportunities for direct job matches with employers a government paid program provided through Augustana University College |
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Alberta Human Resources and employment |
Alberta Community Employment assisting workers to gain or relearn skills while on the job Employment Skills Program Skills Development Program assisting people in financial need to get academic upgrading, literacy, ESL, life management, pre-careers training, and integrated training Skills for Work Program offering workers life management, occupational therapy, academic upgrading and work experience for jobs in demand Self-Employment Program offering training for the unemployed to become self-employed through contracts with local entrepreneurial training institutions in Red Deer and Leduc Training on the Job Program STEP (Summer Temporary Employment Program) Bursary Program for Metis or Non-status Indians interested in a career in Social Services providing tuition and living costs Career and Employment Programs and Services including Job Placement Services, Labour Market Information Centres, Canada-Alberta Job Order Bank Services (JOBS), Career Hotline providing career consulting and referral services Career and Employment Assistance Services, providing labour market information, labour market exchange, self-help tools, career advice, group workshops, exposure courses, job placement services, also client specific services such as individual counselling, diagnostic services, work-ability assessments, and case management Youth Connections for 16-24 year olds providing career planning and counselling, access to labour market information, assistance in connecting with learning and work opportunities, access to workplace programs such as job shadowing, work experience, training on-the-job and mentorships Disability-related Employment Supports providing workplace supports such as a job coach, mediator, mentor and workplace modifications, also anything above the ordinary needs such as a sign language interpreter to attend a job search workshop, assistance to learners such as sign language interpreters, tutors, note-takers, readers and student assistants, assistive technology providing the purchase and set up of technology supports required to alleviate, reduce or remove a barrier to education, training or employment |
J.3.2 Community Issues and Needs
The primary need at the community level appears to be linking and supporting individuals into employment, particularly with respect to the following client groups:
Table J4 provides an overview of the findings with respect to the above mentioned client groups.
Table J4: Issues and Needs by Client Group
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Client Group |
Associated Issues/Needs |
|
Basic Education |
Programming alternatives for individuals to acquire essential skills of reading, writing, comprehension or numeracy for entry-level work without committing to a formal structured program of basic education. |
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Youth-At Risk |
Programming that assists with developing role models and/or community connections that contribute to the understanding of employment and how it relates to the day-to-day lives of youth-at-risk. |
|
Aboriginal People |
Many Aboriginals may be trained however there may still be hiring attitudes on behalf of employers. |
|
Older Workers |
Flexible age limits in programs to allow older workers to access funding or funded programs. |
|
New Canadians |
|
|
Persons with Disabilities |
Organizations with expertise on specific disabilities need to work with employers and industry sector councils/organizations as jobs are being designed so that persons with disabilities can be considered from the start of the hiring process. Further discussion is needed between employment/training funders, the health region, and career development agencies working with persons with disabilities, particularly those with mental illnesses, to determine appropriate roles and expectations regarding employment outcomes. |
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Identified Related Issues |
Though not strictly identified as training needs, the following complicating factors affect some community members in accessing programs and employment:
Although lack of evening or weekend courses is often cited as a barrier, it is more likely that daily pressures of time and responsibility are the underlying issue. |
J.3.3 Business/Industry Issues and Needs
Key issues identified by employers are:
The needs identified by business/industry appear to be related to programming that would:
J.4 Education and Training
This section provides an overview of the education and training issues and needs identified by the community, and by business and industry.
Observations:
Table J5: Current/Emerging Education and Training Needs and
Barriers to Accessing Education/Training
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Current/Emerging Needs |
Barriers to Accessing Education/Training |
|
|
Business/Industry |
workplace literacy and ethic interpersonal and communications skills orientation to industry-specific roles, expectations and opportunities anger management and conflict resolution adult upgrading entry level trades succession planning small business growth and development career development programming for potential workers |
relevance of content/material to their industry timing (time of day, day of week, season, etc.) affordability |
|
Community/Youth |
anger management and conflict resolution customer service communication and interpersonal skills money management job readiness adult upgrading entry level trades career development computer and technology skills management development business development |
affordable childcare transportation to the training awareness of the availability of the training entrance requirements affordability of the training fear availability/timing of programs |
J.5 Current and Projected Conditions and Trends
Tables J6 through J11 set out an overview of the data with respect to current and projected conditions and trends.
Observations:
The labour market situation is now, and will continue to be, more positive for those graduates with higher education. According to Alberta Learning, the outlook for employment 1998 to 2005 is anticipated to be as follows:
J.5.1. Critical Trends
Following are the critical trends identified through consultation, literature review and scans:
existing and potential impacts of skill shortages include limitation of expansion of local and provincial industries, increased gap between pay for highly skilled and less skilled work, increased job hopping by workers, stronger incentives to replace people with technology, increased use of labour in foreign countries for production, accelerated “brain drain” to other jurisdictions
Table J6: Education Levels Required for Industry Sectors
The following chart provides an overview of education requirements for employment by industry in Alberta 1998 to 2005. The education levels required have been rated from 1 to 5. 1 indicating very few of the jobs require this level of education and 5 indicating most of the jobs require this level of education.
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University Degree |
Post Secondary Degree |
High School Graduate |
No Education Required |
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High Knowledge Based Industries: |
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Education |
5 |
4 |
1 |
-- |
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Computer Related |
3 |
5 |
2 |
-- |
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Health/Social Services |
5 |
4 |
2 |
-- |
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Administration |
3 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
|
Mining (including oil and gas) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
Environment |
5 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Medium Knowledge Based Industries: |
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Finance, Insurance, Real Estate |
5 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
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Communication |
2 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
Construction, Utilities |
4 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
Agriculture |
5 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Arts & Recreation |
4 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
Manufacturing |
1 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
|
Low Knowledge Based Industries: |
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Transportation, Storage |
2 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
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Retail Trade |
2 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
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Other Services |
4 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
|
Forestry, Logging |
4 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
|
Accommodation, Food Services |
2 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
*Source: Alberta Learning
Table J7: Anticipated Employment Outlook 1998-2005
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High Knowledge Based Industries |
# of Jobs |
Medium Knowledge Based Industries |
# of Jobs |
Low Knowledge Based Industries |
# of Jobs |
|
Education |
25,000 |
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate |
18,000 |
Transportation Storage |
18,000 |
|
Business Services |
45,000 |
Communication Utilities |
7,500 |
Retail Trade |
45,000 |
|
Health/Social Services |
41,000 |
Construction |
38,000 |
Other Services |
42,000 |
|
Public Administration |
13,000 |
Agriculture |
27,000 |
Logging, Forestry |
3,000 |
|
Mining (including oil and gas) |
15,000 |
Wholesale Trade |
21,000 |
Accommodation Food Services |
25,000 |
|
Manufacturing |
27,000 |
Table J8: Market Conditions for Industry Sectors
Human Resource Development Canada echoes this information in the “Overview of Career Outlooks for Recent Graduates” for 1996 through 2001. In the following chart, the labour market ratings are indicated as “G” for Good market conditions, “F” for Fair market conditions and “P” for Poor market conditions.
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Level |
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Master’s |
Undergraduate |
Community college |
Trade/ Vocational |
Total |
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Arts |
--- |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
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Business |
G/G |
G/G |
F/F |
P/P |
G/G |
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Education |
F/F |
F/F |
F/P |
--- |
F/F |
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Engineering |
G/G |
G/G |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
|
Humanities |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
--- |
F/F |
|
Health |
F/F |
F/F |
P/P |
F/F |
F/F |
|
Primary |
F/F |
F/F |
P/F |
P/P |
F/F |
|
Physical Sciences |
G/G. |
G/G |
G/G |
G/G |
G/G |
|
Social Sciences |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
P/P |
F/F |
|
Total |
G/G |
F/F |
F/F |
F/F |
F |
Table J9: Prospects for Specific Occupations
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Above Average |
Average |
Below Average |
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special event coordinator, tour guide, travel guide, bartender, chef, food and beverage server, kitchen helper and food preparer/assembler, restaurant manager, dry cleaning and laundry workers |
baker, banquet/catering manager, cook, food and beverage supervisor, food service helper, room/housekeeping attendant, building superintendent, hotel and motel desk clerk, janitors and cleaners |
accommodation manager, guest services attendant, executive housekeeper, food service supervisor, |
|
turfgrass management specialist |
animal care attendant, agricultural equipment technician, agricultural products processing machine operator, feed mill production worker, food science technologist, food scientist, pet groomer, greenhouse/nursery operator |
beekeeper, dairy producer, farm worker, grain and forage crop producer, livestock/poultry producer, market gardener, agricultural commodity inspector, agricultural specialist, arborist, botanist, farrier, seed cleaning/conditioning plant manager, soil scientist, animal health technologist, biological technician, veterinarian |
|
critic, theatre designer, actor, choreographer, dancer, director-theatre and film, musician, producer-film, radio, television and theatre, singer |
conservator, curator, exhibit designer, painter/printmaker, sculptor, choral conductor/director, composer, make-up artist, model, music copyist, orchestra/band conductor, orchestra arranger, songwriter/lyricist |
archivist, museum technician, lighting technician, recording/sound engineer, stage manager |
|
recreation coordinator/supervisor, sports instructor, outdoor sport/recreation guide |
athletic therapist, coach, fitness instructor, golf professional, recreation and sport administrator, recreation facility operator, sports official, kinesiologist |
professional athlete |
|
communication electrician, reporter, technical writer, television audio/video operator, television camera operator, utility clerk, announcer, broadcast maintenance technologist, electronics assemblers, and fabricators, photographer, graphic designer |
animator, cartoonist, desktop/digital publishing specialist, editor, illustrator, telephone operator |
advertising copywriter, casting director, cinematographer, photographic processing technician, printing and graphic arts craftsman, traffic coordinator/assistant, creative writer, projectionist |
|
computer hardware engineer, computer programmer, computer service technician, customer support analyst, data administrator, database analyst, geographic information systems(GIS) analyst, information systems consultant, information systems quality assurance analyst, interactive media developer, software engineer, systems auditor, systems security analyst, systems tester, web designer, web technician, webmaster, biomedical engineering technologist |
automated systems technologist, instrument technician, office equipment technician, vending machine repairer, computer and network operator |
|
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bricklayer, carpenter, civil engineer, civil engineering technologist, crane and hoisting equipment operator, gasfitter, boilermaker, heavy equipment operator, insulator, ironworker, mechanical engineering technologist, plumber, plasterer, water well driller, painter and decorator, structural steel and plate fitter, welder, roofer, power lineman, sheet metal worker, sprinkler systems installer, floor covering installer, construction craft labourer, electrician, lather-interior systems mechanic, concrete finisher, steamfitter-pipefitter, tilesetter, landscape architectural technologist, |
refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, safety officer, cabinet maker, gas utility operator, locksmith, elevator constructor, glazier, landscape gardener, power system electrician |
safety codes officer |
|
college, technical or vocational instructor, teacher assistant |
career and technology studies teacher, driving instructor, education counsellor, elementary school teacher, private trainer/facilitator, secondary school teacher, special needs teacher, university professor, career counsellor/advisor, librarian, library technician, social worker, speech language pathologist, wellness consultant |
english as a second language teacher-adults, environmental education specialist |
|
hazardous waste management technologist, hydrologist, oceanographer |
environmental auditor, pollution control technologist, geographer, hydrometric technician/technologist, public health inspector, waste water treatment and water treatment plant operators |
ecologist, environmental engineer, biotechnologist, botanist, conservation officer, entomologist, geneticist, interpretive naturalist, marine biologist, meteorologist, microbiologist, municipal recycling waste handler, park warden, pharmacologist, physicist, physiologist, toxicologist, urban, regional and park planners, wildlife biologist |
|
logging/forestry equipment operators, biological technician |
forest technician/technologist, forester |
|
|
cardiology technologist, acupuncturist, chiropractic assistant, community health nurse and representative, diagnostic medical sonographer, ENP technologist, expressive arts therapist, geriatric specialist, gerontological specialist, herbalist, laboratory and x-ray technologist, LPN, medical laboratory technologist, mental health worker/counsellor, midwife, massage therapist, naturopathic doctor, nuclear medicine technologist, occupational therapist assistant, optometrist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiotherapy assistant, psychiatry fields, radiation therapist, radiological technologist, recreation therapist, reflexologist, RN, rehabilitation practitioner, health service administrator |
addictions counsellor, audiologist, child psychologist, chiropractor, dentistry fields, dietician, EMR/EMT-ambulance and paramedic, occupational therapist, ophthalmic assistant, personal care attendant, pharmacy fields, physician, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychologist, respiratory therapist, health record technician, medical secretary, prosthesis/orthosis fields, unit/ward clerk |
sports physician, dental laboratory technician, denturist, medical transcriptionist |
|
commercial diver, exploration geophysicist, land agent, oil and gas well drillers and service rig operators, loggers and testers, surface mining equipment operator, financial analyst |
geologist, geological and geophysical technologist, oil and gas well drilling and service rig workers, petroleum and mining engineers, occupational health and safety inspector |
field production operator, oil and gas well drilling and servicing supervisors, petroleum engineering technologist, seismic observers and workers, well service pump equipment operator, wireline field supervisor, gas and oil pipeline operators |
|
chemical, industrial and manufacturing engineers, industrial engineering technologist, materials engineering technologist |
biochemist, chemical engineering and chemical technologists, chemist, customs broker, metals/metallurgical engineer |
gas plant operator, power engineer, refinery/upgrader process operator, millwright |
|
business management consultant, ergonomist, internal auditor, investment underwriter and advisor, market research analyst, mathmatician, statistician, financial planner |
accountant and related clerk |
demographer, operations research analyst, assessor, insurance adjuster and agent/broker |
|
agricultural engineer, industrial and interior designers, landscape architect |
architecture fields, land surveyor |
|
|
electrical and electronic engineering and design fields |
geomatics/surveying technologist |
geomatics/surveying engineer |
|
mechanical engineer, fund-raiser, human resource officer, occupational hygienist, translator, arbitrator, mediator, collection clerk |
interpreter, public relations/affairs representative, sign language interpreter |
administrative support, word processing operator |
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lawyer, legal secretary, paralegal, security alarm installer, security guard |
private investigator |
legal and realtime reporter |
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real estate appraiser |
sales representatives |
property manager |
|
call centre agent, direct distributor, meat cutter, optical technician, cosmetician, manicurist and pedicurist, outdoor power equipment technician, travel consultant |
appliance service technician, auctioneer, carpet and upholstery cleaner, cashier, fashion designer, optician, retail salesperson, tailors and dressmakers, shoe repairer, telemarketer, upholsterer, visual merchandiser, hairstylist |
automotive and motorcycle service, floral designer, gemmologist, interior decorator, jeweller, musical instrument repair technician, parts technician, retail shelf stocker, retail store manager, service station attendant, watch repairer, electrologist, esthetician, shipper and receiver, teller |
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child and youth care worker, volunteer coordinator, family/marriage counsellor |
early childhood educator, social planner, correctional services worker, parole/probation officer, religious leader, social sciences research assistant |
|
|
aerospace engineer, avionics technologist, truck driver |
air traffic controller, aircraft maintenance engineer, bus line/railway ticket agent, chauffeur, heavy equipment technician, municipal recycling and refuse truck drivers, taxi driver, transport refrigeration technician |
airline and helicopter pilots, airline ticket agent, bus driver, dispatcher, flight attendant, furniture mover, railway car mechanic, traffic manager, warehousing technician |
* Source: Alberta Careers Beyond 2000
Table J10: Specialized Occupations in Emerging Sectors
|
Sector |
University |
College/Technical |
High School or Less |
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Aerospace |
aeronautics specialist |
mechanic |
assembler machining |
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Biotechnology: biology cellular, molecular, plant, animal |
biochemistry |
chemical technician/technologist biological technician/technologists
water supply manager water pollution control managers |
n/a |
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Biotechnology: chemical, biomedical, industrial, genetic |
immunology |
n/a |
|
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Biotechnology: medicine |
physics |
n/a |
|
|
Environment |
biophysicist |
air quality specialist environmental technologist |
landfill equipment operator sylviculture and forestry workers aquaculture and marine harvest labourers |
|
Multimedia |
multimedia producer |
product tester |
Table J11: Unemployment Rate by Occupational Group, Alberta 2000
|
Occupational Groups - Unemployment Rate |
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|
Occupation |
Less Than 3% |
More Than 3% |
Occupation |
Less Than 3% |
More Than 3% |
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Management: |
Sales & Service (continued): |
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Senior management occupations |
X |
Chefs & cooks |
X |
|||
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Specialist mgrs |
X |
Food & beverage service |
X |
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Mgrs in retail, food & accommodation |
X |
Protective services |
X |
|||
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Other mgrs, not elsewhere classified |
X |
Travel accommodation & attendants in recreation |
X |
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Business, finance & administrative: |
Childcare & home support workers |
X |
||||
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Professionals in business and finance |
X |
Sales & service not elsewhere classified |
X |
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Finance & insurance administrative |
X |
Barbers & hairstylists |
X |
|||
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Secretaries |
X |
Cleaners & janitors |
X |
|||
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Administrative & regulatory |
X |
Butchers & bakers |
X |
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|
Clerical supervisors |
X |
Food counter & kitchen helpers |
X |
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Clerical |
X |
Service station attendants & grocery clerks |
X |
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Other elemental services & sales |
X |
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Occupational Groups - Unemployment Rate |
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Occupation |
Less Than 3% |
More Than 3% |
Occupation |
Less Than 3% |
More Than 3% |
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Natural & applied science and related: |
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Professionals |
X |
Trades, transportation, equipment operators and related: |
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Technical |
X |
Contractors & supervisors |
X |
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Health: |
Construction trades |
X |
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Professionals |
X |
Stationery engineers, power station operators & electrical & telecommunications |
X |
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Nurse supervisors & registered nurses |
X |
Machinists, metal forming, shaping & erecting |
X |
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Technical and related |
X |
Mechanics |
X |
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Assisting in support of health services |
X |
Other trades not elsewhere classified |
X |
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Social science, education, government & religion: |
Heavy equipment & crane operators incl. drillers |
X |
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|
Professionals |
X |
Transportation equipment operators & related |
X |
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Teachers & professors |
X |
Traders helpers, construction & transport labourers |
X |
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Technical |
X |
Unique to primary industry: |
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Art, culture, recreation & sport: |
Unique to agriculture |
X |
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Professionals |
X |
Unique to other primary industry |
X |
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Technical |
X |
Primary production labourers |
X |
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Sales & service: |
Unique to processing, manufacturing & utilities: |
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Supervisors |
X |
Supervisors in manufacturing |
X |
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Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales |
X |
Machine operators in manufacturing |
X |
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Retail salespersons & sales clerks |
X |
Assemblers in manufacturing |
X |
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Cashiers |
X |
Labourers in processing, manufacturing & utilities |
X |
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Total |
25 |
28 |
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J.6 Labour Market Needs Resulting From Emerging Trends and Patterns
Observations:
Table J12 : Projected Job Vacancy Rate by Sector - Canada
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Sector |