Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

This minor group includes chemical, geological and mineral technologists and technicians. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories; consulting geology and engineering firms, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, construction, petroleum and mining companies; utilities; in manufacturing and processing industries; and by government, health and educational establishments.

This minor group includes biological, forestry, landscape and horticulture technologists and technicians as well as agricultural and fish products inspectors and conservation and fisheries officers. They are employed by governments and government agencies; manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals; biotechnology, resource, utilities, environmental and other consulting companies; health, research, educational and other institutions; forestry […]

This minor group includes technologists and technicians working in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering. They are employed by public works, transportation and other government departments; consulting engineering, insurance, manufacturing, processing and residential, commercial and industrial construction companies; major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors; and in many other industries; or they may be self-employed.

This minor group includes technologists and technicians working in electrical and electronics engineering, household and business electronic equipment service and repair, industrial instrument repair and maintenance, and aircraft and avionics instrument repair, installation and maintenance. They are employed by governments ; electrical utilities; communications, consulting, pulp and paper processing, nuclear and hydro power generating, mining, […]

This minor group includes technologists and technicians working in architectural technology, civil design engineering, construction, manufacturing design, industrial design, land surveying, geomatics, and meteorology. They are employed by governments; architectural, design, engineering, construction, consulting, media, computer software, forestry, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies; surveying establishments; and in manufacturing industries; or they may be self-employed.

This minor group includes testers, inspection technicians, inspectors and regulatory officers working in non-destructive testing, transportation inspection, health and safety inspection, and construction inspection. They are employed by quality control, maintenance and safety departments of manufacturing, processing, transportation, energy, and other companies; civil engineering consulting, architectural and construction companies; throughout the private and public sectors […]

This minor group includes air pilots, flight engineers, flight instructors, air traffic controllers, flight service specialists, flight dispatchers, water transport deck and engineer officers, railway traffic controllers, and marine traffic regulators working in air transportation, airport services, water transport, and railway transport. They are employed by airline, air freight, air services, and marine transportation companies; […]

This minor group includes technicians and technologists working in computer networking, user support, and information systems testing. They are employed by computer hardware manufacturers; retailers; software developers; independent technical support companies; and in call centres and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors; or they may be self-employed.