Occupational Profiles

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Occupational Profiles:

Emerging Jobs in Chatham-Kent

Jobs that are projected to grow from

2012-2017

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

The views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect those of Employment Ontario

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What is an occupational profile?

An occupational profile is a snapshot of what an occupation looks like. It is designed to

help you develop a better understanding of what is traditionally done in that type of

work, what you need to do to get into that occupation or field, and similar jobs you could

do in a related field.

The occupational profiles presented in this report focus on four of Chatham-Kent’s six

key industries: Health Care, Value Added Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Energy.

(Business Processing Supports and Recreation and Tourism are not represented in this

report.)

An analysis of the industry has been completed and 5 occupations in each industry

cluster have been identified as occupations that are expected to grow here in Chatham

Kent over the next five years.

Each detailed occupational profile includes the following:

A detailed job description

Wages and Employment Trends

Knowledge and skills required in the job

Education and/or Required Certification to do the job

Related Occupations

Where to find additional information about the occupation

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Table of Contents

Health Care …..4

Licensed Practical Nurse …..6

Medical Laboratory Technician …..9

Medical Secretary …..12

Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patients Associates …..15

Registered Nurses …..18

Value Added Agriculture …..21

Farmers and Farm Managers …..22

General Farm Worker …..25

Industrial Butcher and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers

and Related Workers …..27

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers …..29

Nursery and Greenhouse Worker …..31

Energy …..33

Gas Fitters …..34

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics …..37

Petroleum Engineers …..40

Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers …..42

Waterworks and gas maintenance workers …..44

Advanced Manufacturing …..47

Machinists …..49

Mechanical engineers …..52

Metalworking Machine Operators …..55

Tool and Die Makers …..58

Welders and related machine operators …..61

For More Information… …..63

How did we do? …..63

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Healthcare The healthcare cluster employs more people in Chatham-Kent—5,835 people in 2012—than any other

targeted cluster. Residential care facilities, such as such as community care facilities for the elderly,

nursing care facilities, and residential developmental handicap/mental health/substance abuse facilities,

contribute 50 percent of cluster employment. Other large employing industries include hospitals, along with

ambulatory care services such as out-patient care centers and home health care services. Healthcare

industry wages are consistent with Chatham-Kent’s average annual wage, averaging $39,900. The

healthcare industry in

Chatham-Kent as a whole is about 10 percent less than the industry average annual wage in Ontario,

which is $45,900.

The healthcare cluster is projected to add 760 jobs over the next five years, and as a result it will add more

net new jobs than Chatham-Kent’s five other target clusters. During this time it is projected to grow at an

annual rate of 2.5 percent, which means it expected to grow faster in Chatham-Kent than it is in either the

province (2.0 percent annually) or the nation (1.9 percent annually). Much of this growth will come from

increases in residential care, particularly community care facilities for the elderly and residential

developmental handicap/mental health/substance abuse facilities which together are projected to account

for 500 net new jobs. Ambulatory care and hospitals combined are also likely to add up to 250 net new

jobs.

Healthcare Cluster Occupational Employment and Wages

Top Ten Occupations Emp

2012

Emp

2017

Change

12-17

CK

Avg

Wage

Ontario

Avg

Wage

Personal support workers 2026 2401 375 $18.87 $19.42

Food counter attendants,

kitchen helpers & rel. occ.

1224 1257 33 $11.71 $11.54

Registered nurses 1172 1240 68 $35.26 $34.01

Receptionists and switchboard

operators

465 512 47 $15.59 $15.84

Light duty cleaners 419 470 51 $15.50 $14.36

Secretaries (except legal and

medical)

410 428 18 $19.71 $19.44

Community/social service

workers

393 407 14 $21.06 $22.35

Licensed practical nurses 313 338 25 $23.71 $24.57

Dental assistants 121 137 16 $19.15 $20.17

Visiting homemakers,

housekeepers & rel. occ.

114 100 (14) $14.70 $14.34

The above table shows ten common occupations within the healthcare cluster and their net projected

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growth between 2012 and 2017. As noted above the healthcare cluster is projected to add over 750 net

new jobs over the next five years, so it is not surprising that these occupations are almost all projected to

grow. Personal support workers (PSWs) and registered nurses (RNs), along with workers in institutional

kitchens were among the largest occupations with significant growth levels. PSWs are projected to add the

most net new employment over the next half decade as Chatham-Kent is projected to need an additional

375 net new PSWs. RNs are also expected to add net employment, and are one of the higher paying

healthcare occupations. RNs in Chatham-Kent make an average hourly wage of $35.26. This wage is

higher than the average wage for RNs across Ontario ($34.01), meaning that over the course of a year the

average RN in Chatham-Kent makes $2,600 more than the average Ontario RN.

Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 3233; NOC-S D233) Job Description

A Licensed Practical Nurse cares for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with

disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar

institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Licensed Practical Nurses administer prescribed medications or start intravenous

fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Licensed Practical Nurses observe patients, perform charting and reporting

changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or

treatment, and take any necessary action.

Licensed Practical Nurses sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides,

sterilizer, or autoclave and answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.

Licensed Practical Nurses work in healthcare related industries. Industries that employ a large

proportion of Licensed Practical Nurses include:

General medical and surgical hospitals

Nursing care facilities

Home health care services

Other residential care facilities

Residential development handicap, mental health and substance abuse facilities Wages and Employment Trends

Licensed practical nurses

Emp. 2007

Emp. 2012

Emp. 2017

Change 12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts (1/23-

4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 294 313 338 25 $23.71 4

SW Ontario 2,302 2,120 2,288 168 $24.57 50

Source: EMSI 2013, 1st Qtr *Wanted Analytics Tools and Technologies

Licensed Practical Nurses use tools such as:

Hypodermic needles — Hollow needles; Intramuscular needles; Intravenous IV

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needles; Subcutaneous hypodermic

Intravenous or arterial infusion single port bags or containers — Bag infusion

systems; Closed infusion systems; Open infusion systems; Safety infusion systems

Nebulizers or accessories — Electronic compressor nebulizers; Nebulizers;

Portable nebulizers; Ultrasonic nebulizers

Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories — Ankle restraints;

Gait belts; Lap belts; Restraints

Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Handheld spirometers; Personal

computer PC-based spirometers; Pocket spirometers; Pulmonary function testing

PFT equipment

Licensed Practical Nurses use a variety of technologies including:

Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software

Medical software — Electronic medical record EMR software; MedicWare

software; Personal digital assistants PDA medical software; Telephone triage

software

Office suite software — Microsoft Office software

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Medicine and Dentistry—Symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, preventive healthcare measures. Customer and Personal Services—Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, evaluation of customer satisfaction. Psychology—Human behavior and performance, learning and motivation, assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Education and Training—Curriculum and

training design, teaching and instruction, measurement Therapy and Counseling—Diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. Administration and Management —strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills Active Listening—Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made, asking questions as appropriate. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Coordination—Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative

costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself,

other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions

and understanding why they react as they do. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Education and/or Required Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurses require a diploma in practical nursing from an

Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or equivalent, and must

pass a national exam. These requirements may not apply to applicants who

are currently fully licensed and practising in another province or territory of

Canada.

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is mandatory to

practice as an RPN in Ontario.

Related Occupations

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurses may move to other key healthcare

occupations focusing on specific fields such as Social and Human Services

Assistant, Acute Care Nurses, and Cardiovascular Technologists and

Technicians.

Skills required to be a Licensed Practical Nurse are also transferable to

occupations such as Psychiatric Technicians, Respiratory Therapy

Technicians, and Radiological Technicians. Additional training and

education, however, may also be required.

For additional information

The information for this occupational profile draws extensively from the following sources:

O*Net Online: (www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00)

Employment Ontario: (www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/pdf/3233_e.pdf)

Medical Laboratory Technician (NOC 3212; NOC-S D212) Job Description

A Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine medical laboratory tests for the

diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and may work under the supervision of

a medical technologist.

Medical Laboratory Technicians conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such

as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities

or diseases and enter findings into computer.

Medical Laboratory Technicians conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and

perform blood counts.

Medical Laboratory Technicians examine cells stained with dye to locate

abnormalities.

Medical Laboratory Technicians set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test

sterility of medical laboratory equipment

Medical Laboratory Technicians primarily work in healthcare related industries. Industries

that employ a large proportion of machinists include:


Medical and diagnostic laboratories Office of physicians

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/pdf/3233_e.pdf

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Out-patient centres

Other ambulatory health services


Medical Laboratory

Technicians

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 55 71 78 7 $20.67 1

SW Ontario 984 1,197 1,327 130 $22.25 30

Source: EMSI 2013, 1st Qtr; *Wanted Analytics

Tools and Technologies

Medical Laboratory Technicians use tools such as:

Anaerobic jars or accessories — Anaerobe jars; Candle jars

Chemistry analyzers — Automated chemistry analyzers; Automated/semi-

automated dipstick analysis systems; Heterologous test systems; Homologous

test systems

Coagulation analyzers — Automated coagulation analyzers; Portable coagulation

analyzers

Hematology analyzers — 5-part differential automated hematology analyzers;

Automated platelet analyzers; Hematology task-targeted automation TTA

systems; Semiautomated hematology analyzers

Phlebotomy trays or accessories — Collection tube holders/adapters; Unopettes

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Medical Laboratory Technicians use a variety of technologies including:

Accounting software — Billing software

Electronic mail software — Email software

Medical software — Electronic medical record EMR software; Laboratory

information system LIS software; Test result delivery software; Test routing

software

Spreadsheet software Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Skills

Chemistry —uses of chemicals and their

interactions, danger signs, production

techniques, and disposal methods.

Active Listening—Giving full attention to what

other people are saying, understanding the points

being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal

organisms, their tissues, cells, functions,

interdependencies, and interactions with

each other and the environment.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to

identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches

to problems.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge

of circuit boards, processors, chips,

electronic equipment, and computer

hardware and software, including

applications and programming.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding

written sentences and paragraphs in work related

documents.

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and

tools, including their designs, uses, repair,

and maintenance.

Science — Using scientific rules and methods to

solve problems.

Customer and Personal Service —

customer needs assessment, meeting quality

standards for services, and evaluation of

customer satisfaction.

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges,

dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine

works properly.

Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests

and inspections of products, services, or

processes to evaluate quality or performance.


Medical laboratory technicians require a one or two-year college program in medical

technology.

Certification by the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (the official certifying body

for Medical Laboratory Assistants/Technicians) is mandatory for employment in many

Ontario laboratorie

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Related Occupations

Experienced Medical Laboratory Technicians may move to other key healthcare

occupations focusing on specific fields such as chemical technicians, radiation

therapists, and medical and clinical laboratory technologists.

Skills required to be a Medical Laboratory Technician are also transferable to

occupations such as histo-technologists and histologic technicians, cardiovascular

technologists and technicians and diagnostic medical sonographers. Additional training

and education, however, may also be required.



O*Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2012.00

Employment Ontario:




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Medical Secretary (NOC 1243; NOC-S B213) Job Description

A Medical Secretary performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical

terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling

appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and

correspondence.

Medical Secretaries answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.

Medical Secretaries schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments,

surgeries, or medical consultations.

Medical Secretaries greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to

appropriate staff.

Medical Secretaries complete insurance or other claim forms.

Medical Secretaries interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or

forms, such as intake or insurance forms.

Medical Secretaries work in healthcare related industries. Industries that employ a large

proportion of Medical Secretaries include:

Offices of physicians


Offices of other health practitioners

Out-patient care centers

Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals Wages and Employment Trends

Medical secretaries Emp. 2007

Emp. 2012

Emp. 2017

Change 12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings


4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 71 126 136 10 $18.87 1

SW Ontario 829 1,231 1,286 55 $18.44 21



Medical Secretaries use tools such as:

Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment — Credit card processing

machines

Facsimile machines — Fax machines

Hospital intercom systems — Hospital intercom equipment

Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment

Medical Secretaries use a variety of technologies including:

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Accounting software — Accounts payable software; Accounts receivable

software; Billing software; Intuit QuickBooks software

Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook

Medical software — Epic software; Henry Schein Dentrix software; NaviMedix

NaviNet; Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance CMS Secure Net Access

Portal C-SNAP

Word processing software — Addressing software; Corel WordPerfect

software; Microsoft Word Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Skills

Customer and Personal Services—Customer

needs assessment, meeting quality standards for

services, evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Active Listening—Giving full attention to what other

people are saying, understanding the points being

made, asking questions as appropriate.

Clerical —word processing, managing files and

records, stenography and transcription, designing

forms, and other office procedures and

terminology.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to

help people.

English Language - meaning and spelling of

words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Coordination—Adjusting actions in relation to

others’ actions.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of

circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic

equipment, and computer hardware and software,

including applications and programming.

Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as

appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Medicine and Dentistry —diagnose and treat

human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This

includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug

properties and interactions, and preventive

health-care measures.


identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative

solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others'

reactions and understanding why they react as they

do.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and

the time of others.


Medical Secretaries usually require completion of secondary school.

Completion of a one or two-year college program or other specialized courses for

medical secretaries is increasingly required.

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Related Occupations

Experienced Medical Secretaries may move to other key healthcare occupations

focusing on specific fields such as Medical Records and Health Information Technicians,

Switchboard Operators, and Bill and Accounts Collectors

Skills required to be a Medical Secretaries are also transferable to occupations such as

Licensing Clerks, Hotel Motel and Resort Desk Clerks, and Interviewers. For additional information


O*Net Online http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00

Employment Ontario: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/pdf/1243_e.pdf



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Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patients Associates (NOC 3413; NOC-S D312) Job Description

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient provide basic patient care under direction of nursing

staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change

linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing

aides, and nursing attendants.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates administer medications or

treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas,

massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates answer patient call signals, signal

lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates apply clean dressings, slings,

stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates assist nurses or physicians in the

operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates change bed linens or make beds.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates clean and sanitize patient rooms,

bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates work in healthcare related industries.

Industries that employ a large proportion of Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient

associates include:



Other residential care facilities

Residential Development handicap, mental health and substance abuse facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly


Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

Emp. 2007

Emp. 2012

Emp. 2017

Change 12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings


4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 1,140 2,025 2,393 368 $18.87 4

SW Ontario 6,008 8,841 10,092 1,251 $18.74 13



Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates use tools such as:

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Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Automated external

defibrillators AED

Shower or bath chairs or seats for the physically challenged — Shower chairs

Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs — Therapeutic cold

packs; Therapeutic hot packs

Wheelchairs — Patient transport wheelchairs

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates use a variety of technologies including:

Accounting software — Billing software

Data base user interface and query software — Health information database

software

Medical software — GE Healthcare Centricity EMR; Medical record charting

software

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel


Knowledge Skills







English Language - meaning and spelling of



help people.



documents


others’ actions.


Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates must generally have a high

school diploma and they must generally complete an in-house training program or a

college training program.

Other requirements may include: proof of good health and immunization record, first aide

and CPR courses, and criminal record check. Good communication skills are required. Related Occupations

Experienced Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient associates may move to other key

healthcare occupations focusing on specific fields such as health care aide, hospital

attendant, and long term care aide.

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Skills required to be a nurse aide, orderly and patient associate are also transferable to

occupations such as patient care aide, psychiatric aide, and personal support worker. For additional information






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Registered Nurses (NOC 3152; NOC-S D112) Job Description

A Registered Nurse assesses patient health conditions, develops and implements

nursing plans, and maintains medical records.

Registered Nurses monitor, record, and report patient’s conditions and all

aspects of patient care, order and evaluate diagnostic tests, and modify patient

treatment plans.

Registered Nurses may supervise other less skilled or experienced nurses or a

particular unit.

Registered Nurses instruct individuals, families on various healthcare topics such

as health education, disease prevention, and/or develop health improvement

programs.

Registered Nurses primarily work in healthcare related industries. Industries that employ

a large proportion of registered nurses include:



Home health care services

Office of physicians

Community care facilities for the elderly


Registered Nurse Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/13-4/13)*

Chatham-Kent 1,145 1,173 1,244 71 $35.26 5

SW Ontario 9,971 10,695 11,317 622 $34.70 137

Source: EMSI 2012, 4th Qtr; *Wanted Analytics


Registered nurses use tools such as:

Fetal or maternal monitoring units—Bilimeters, Fetal monitors, Fetal scalp

electrodes

Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment—Grounding pads, Loop

electrosurgical excision procedure equipment

Endoscopes--Colonoscopy equipment, Gastrointestinal GI endoscopes

Hemostats

Peripheral intravenous catheters—Single/Double/Triple lumen catheters,

Peripheral angiocaths

Registered nurses use a variety of technologies including:

Database user interface and query software such as IDX Systems software

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Medical software like Epic software, Misys Healthcare Systems software,

Siemens SIENET Sky

Office suite and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Office and Excel

Time accounting software like Kronos Workforce Timekeeper


Knowledge Skills

Medicine and Dentistry—Symptoms, treatment

alternatives, drug properties and interactions,

preventive healthcare measures.

Social Perceptiveness—Being aware of others’

reactions and understanding why.







Psychology—Human behavior and performance,

learning and motivation, assessment and treatment

of behavioral and affective disorders.


others’ actions.

Education and Training—Curriculum and training

design, teaching and instruction, measurement

Speaking—Talking to others to convey information

effectively

Therapy and Counseling—Diagnosis, treatment,

rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

Critical Thinking—Using logic and reasoning to


solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


Registered nurses require a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing from a college-

university collaborative program, or a university; and must successfully complete the

national exam.

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required to practice as a nurse in

Ontario.

Related Occupations

Experienced registered nurses may move to other key healthcare occupations focusing

on specific fields such as respiratory therapists, acute care nurses, and critical care

nurses.

Skills required to be a registered nurse are also transferable to occupations such as

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians and

Paramedics, and Psychiatric Technicians. Additional training and education, however,

may also be required.

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Value-Added Agriculture and Production

The value-added agriculture and production cluster is the second largest of Chatham-Kent’s

targeted clusters, employing just over 2,900 people in 2012. Farms account for almost 70

percent of this employment. The remaining 30 percent comes from value added agriculture such

as fruit and vegetable preserving/specialty food manufacturing and seafood product preparation

and packaging. However, it is also the second lowest paying cluster in Chatham-Kent, with an

average annual wage of $22,200. This average wages is 45 percent less than the total average

annual wage in Chatham-Kent. It is about 35 percent lower than Ontario’s average annual wage

for same industry, which has an average annual wage of $34,800.

After the healthcare cluster, the value added agriculture and production industry will contribute

the most jobs to Chatham-Kent in the next five years. This modest increase of approximately

110 net new jobs will likely bring value added agriculture and production jobs to 3,015 in 2017,

the bulk of this increase coming from farming. For the entire value-added agriculture and

production cluster, projected annual growth in Chatham-Kent between 2012 and 2017, at 0.7

percent; this projected growth rate exceeds both the provincial and national growth rates of 0.2

percent annually.

Some of the biggest occupations in the value-added agriculture cluster include material

handlers, general farm workers and nursery and greenhouse workers. As shown in Figure 3,

most net growth between 2012 and 2017 is projected to occur in general farm workers and fish

plant workers. Many of these wages are relatively low, and are well below Chatham-Kent’s

average hourly wage of $21.13/hr. With the exception of supervisors in the food, beverage and

tobacco processing industry, supervisory jobs are projected to experience modest growth. While

these jobs pay more than labourers, they still pay below Chatham-Kent’s average wage. That

said, half of the ten occupations listed in Figure 3 pay higher average wages than what are

found throughout the province.

Figure 3: Value-added agriculture cluster occupational employment and wages

Value-added agriculture occupations

Top Ten Occupations Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

C-K Avg

Wage

Ontario Avg

Wage

Material handlers 683 651 (32) $18.94 $17.22

General farm workers 379 429 50 $12.47 $13.25

Nursery and greenhouse workers 277 272 (5) $12.12 $12.71 Labourers

in food, beverage & tobacco processing 161 170 9 $15.54 $14.88 Fish plant

workers 107 130 23 $16.20 $15.21

Farmers and farm managers 46 49 3 $16.08 $16.77 Supervisors,

food, beverage & tobacco processing 45 39 (6) $24.19 $22.20 Harvesting labourers

41 32 (9) $11.48 $10.88

Supervisors, landscape & horticulture 40 47 7 $19.61 $20.55

Farm supervisors & specialized livestock workers 34 37 3 $16.38 $17.27

Source: EMSI

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Farmers and Farm Managers (NOC 8251; NOC-S I011) Job Description

Farmers and Farm Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of

farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other

agricultural establishments.

Farm and Farm Managers change processes such as drying, grading, storing, or

shipping to improve efficiency or profitability.

Farmers and Farm Managers determine types or quantities of crops or livestock

to be raised, according to factors such as market conditions, federal programs or

incentives, or soil conditions.

Farmers and Farm Managers direct crop production operations, such as

planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.

Farmers and Farm Managers direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as

cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure

stock improvement.

Farmers and Farm Managers inspect farm or ranch structures, such as buildings,

fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed.

Farmers and Farm Managers work in agriculture related industries. Industries that

employ a large proportion of Farm and Farm Managers include:

Farms

Timber Tract Operations

Support Activities for Farms

Agriculture Supplies Wholesaler- Distributers

Grocery Stores


Farmers and farm managers Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 44 46 49 3 $16.77 4

SW Ontario 79 73 76 3 $16.17 30


Farmers and Farm Managers use tools such as:

Animal husbandry equipment — Animal feeders; Artificial insemination kits

Haymaking machinery — Hay balers; Hay mowing machines

Light trucks or sport utility vehicles — Farm trucks; Four wheel drive 4WD trucks

Mowers — Brush mowers; Mowing equipment

Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories — Animal blood collection

syringes; Animal vaccination syringes

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Farmers and Farm Managers use a variety of technologies including:

Accounting software — AgData Blue Skies Accounting; Datatech The Farmer's

Office; Specialized Data Systems Ultra Farm; Vertical Solutions Easy-Farm

Accounting

Analytical or scientific software — MapShots EASi Suite; SST Development

Group SSToolbox; Sunrise Software CropSave

Data base user interface and query software — Ag Leader Technology SMS

Advanced; Cattlesoft CattleMax; TapLogic FarmLogic; Trimble Farm Works

software

Data base user interface and query software — Ag Leader Technology SMS

Advanced; Cattlesoft CattleMax; TapLogic FarmLogic; Trimble Farm Works

software

Map creation software — DIVA-GIS *; ESRI ArcPad; Geographic resources

analysis support system GRASS* software; TatukGIS Editor


Knowledge Skills

Administration and Management —Strategic

planning, resource allocation, human resources

modeling, leadership technique, production

methods, and coordination of people and

resources.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other

people are saying, taking time to understand the points

being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not

interrupting at inappropriate times.

Production and Processing — Knowledge of

raw materials, production processes, quality

control, costs, and other techniques for

maximizing the effective manufacture and

distribution of goods.




Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of

economic and accounting principles and

practices, the financial markets, banking and the

analysis and reporting of financial data.

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or

other indicators to make sure a machine is working

properly.

Customer and Personal Service — Customer


services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools

and equipment needed to do a job.


Farmers and Farm Managers require extensive farming experience (obtained as a

farmer, farm supervisor or specialized livestock worker or by working on a family farm).

A college diploma in agriculture may be required for farm managers.

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Related Occupations

Experienced Farmers and Farm Managers may move to other occupations focusing on

specific fields such as apple grower, dairy farmer, and fur farmers.

Skills required to be a Farmer and Farm Manager are also transferable to occupations

such as market gardener, hog breeder, and rancher.







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General Farm Worker (NOC-S I021) Job Description

General General farm workers attend to live farm animals and attend to animals

produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey.

General farm workers feed and water livestock; and monitor food and water

supplies.

General farm workers drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute

feed to animals.

General farm workers examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and

to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.

General farm workers provide medical treatment, such as administering

medications and vaccinations; or arrange for veterinarians to provide more

extensive treatment.

General farm workers inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery,

buildings, pens, yards, and fences.

General farm workers work in agriculture related industries. Industries that employ a

large proportion of General farm workers include:

Farms

Support activities for farms

Farm product wholesaler-distributors

Agriculture supplies wholesaler- distributers

Timber Tract Operations


General farm workers Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 340 378 424 46 $12.47 25

SW Ontario 771 790 881 91 $13.13 93



General farm workers use tools such as:

Animal husbandry equipment — Cattle chutes; Dehorners; Feed trailers; Milking

equipment sterilizers

Animal shearing or clipping equipment — Animal hair clippers; Animal hair

trimmers

Egg inspection or collecting equipment — Egg candlers; Egg grading machines;

Egg washing machines

Hand sprayers — Disinfectant sprayers; Insecticide sprayers

Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories — Animal vaccination

syringes; Balling guns; Insemination syringes; Veterinary intravenous IV sets

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General farm workers use a variety of technologies including:

Data base user interface and query software — BCL Landview Systems

WinCrop; Farm Works Software Trac

Internet browser software — Web browser software

Spreadsheet software


Knowledge Skills

Administration and Management —strategic

planning, resource allocation, human

resources modeling, leadership technique,

production methods, and coordination of

people and resources.

Active Listening—Giving full attention to what other people

are saying, understanding the points being made, asking

questions as appropriate.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify

the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,

conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other

indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and

equipment needed to do a job.

Operation and Control — Controlling operations of

equipment or systems.


General farm workers usually require farming experience (obtained as a farmer,

livestock worker or by working on a family farm).

Related Occupations

Experienced General farm workers may move to other key agriculture occupations

focusing on specific fields such as landscaping and grounds keeping workers, nursery

workers, fishers and related fishing workers, logging equipment operators, and brick

mason helpers.

Skills required to be a Farm Worker are also transferable to occupations such as rail

track laying and maintenance equipment operators, septic tank servicers and sewer pipe

cleaners, and roustabouts, oil, and gas. Additional training and education, however, may

also be required.





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Industrial Butcher and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related

Workers (NOC 6251; NOC-S J172)

Job Description

Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers cut, trim,

or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers

wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.


prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear

attractive and catch the shopper's eye.


receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.


estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain

inventories.

Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers work in

food processing industries. Industries that employ a large proportion of Industrial

Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers include:

Farms

Meat product manufacturing

Farm product wholesaler- distributors



Industrial butchers and meat

cutter, poultry preparers and

related workers

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 16 48 58 10 $19.21 1

SW Ontario 265 292 304 12 $17.62 12



Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers use tools

such as:

Knives- boning knife, trimming knife, skinning knife, and cimeter knives.

Cleavers and bone saws

Cutting blocks and boards

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Skills

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw

materials, production processes, quality control,

costs, and other techniques for maximizing the

effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of

yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make

improvements or take corrective action.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of

principles and processes for providing customer and

personal services. This includes customer needs

assessment, meeting quality standards for services,

and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what

other people are saying, taking time to understand

the points being made, asking questions as

appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate

times.

Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and

equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

products (both plant and animal) for consumption,

including storage/handling techniques.



solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems


help people.


Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers usually

require a combination of education, experience or other attributes.

Completion of secondary school may be required. Completion of a college or other

program in meat cutting or a three-year meat cutting apprenticeship may be required.

On-the-job training in food stores is usually provided for retail butchers and meat cutters.

Related Occupations

Experienced Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related

Workers may move to other key agriculture occupations focusing on specific fields such

as supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, and bartenders.

Skills required to be an Industrial Butcher and Meat Cutter, Poultry Preparer or Related

Worker are also transferable to occupations such as bakers and fish and poultry

trimmers. Additional training and education, however, may also be required.

Apprenticeship training in retail meat cutting is available in Ontario, although trade

certification for this occupation is not a compulsory work requirement for the occupation

in the province.







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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers (NOC-S I212) Job Description

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers landscape or maintain grounds of

property using hand or power tools or equipment.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers operate vehicles and

powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers,

chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers mow or edge lawns, using

power mowers or edgers.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers shovel snow from walks,

driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers care for established lawns by

mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging

around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers work in agriculture related industries.

Industries that employ a large proportion of Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance

Labourers include:

Farms

Service firms to agriculture

Services to buildings and dwellings



Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers use tools such as:

Cultivators — Soil pulverizers; Tillers

Draglines — Drag brooms; Drag leveling bars; Plow pan spikers; X-drags

Fertilizer spreaders or distributors — Fertilizer spreaders; Hand spreaders; Salt

spreaders

Graders or land levelers — Land levelers; Land planes; Landscape rakes; Power

rakes

Lawnmowers — Hydrostatic mowers; Manual mowers; Push mowers; Riding

mowers

Rakes — Arena rakes; Artificial turf groomers; Iron rakes; Turf sweepers

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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers use a variety of technologies

including:

Electronic mail software — IBM Lotus Notes

Operating system software — Microsoft Windows

Word processing software — Microsoft Word


Knowledge Skills

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools,

including their designs, uses, repair, and

maintenance.


equipment or systems

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other

people are saying, taking time to understand the points

being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not

interrupting at inappropriate times.





Many Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers do not have a high school

diploma while a few of them are high school graduates or have some college

experience.

Related Occupations

Experienced Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers may move to other key

agriculture occupations focusing on specific fields such as nursery work, farmworkers

and logging equipment operators.

Skills required to be a Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourer are also

transferable to occupations such as construction laborers, pipe layers, and fence

erectors. Additional training and education, however, may also be required.





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Nursery and Greenhouse Worker (NOC-S I022) Job Description

Nursery and Greenhouse Workers work in nursery facilities or at customer location

planting, cultivating, harvesting, and transplanting trees, shrubs, or plants.

Nursery and Greenhouse workers plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants,

shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.

Nursery and Greenhouse workers harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label

them.

Nursery and Greenhouse workers feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to

detect the presence of insects or disease.

Nursery and Greenhouse workers operate tractors and other machinery and

equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest, and spray fields and plants.

Nursery and Greenhouse workers move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees,

using wheelbarrows or tractors.

Nursery and Greenhouse Workers work in agriculture related industries. Industries that

employ a large proportion of Nursery and Greenhouse Workers include:

Farms

Farm product wholesaler- distributer

Agriculture supplies wholesaler- distributers

Services to buildings and dwellings



Nursery and greenhouse

workers

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 445 277 274 (3) $12.12 7

SW Ontario 666 431 434 3 $12.35 31


Nursery and Greenhouse Workers use tools such as:

Broadcast spreaders — Garden hand seeders; Mulch spreaders; Rotary

spreaders; Sand spreaders

Animal shearing or clipping equipment — Animal hair clippers; Animal hair

trimmers

Greenhouse ventilation equipment — Carbon dioxide systems; Greenhouse

ventilation systems; Humidity systems

Hand sprayers — Hand held sprayers; Hose-end sprayers; Tree marking gun.

Lawnmowers — Reel mowers; Rotary mowers; Vertical mowers

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Nursery and Greenhouse Workers use a variety of technologies including:

Electronic mail software — IBM Lotus Notes

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word


Knowledge Skills

English Language — Knowledge of the structure

and content of the English language including the

meaning and spelling of words, rules of

composition, and grammar

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of

others' reactions and understanding why they

react as they do.


Nursery and Greenhouse Workers are not required to have an associate’s degree;

however coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

disciplines could be beneficial.

Related Occupations

Experienced Nursery and Greenhouse Workers may move to other occupations focusing

on specific fields such as janitors and cleaners, landscaping and grounds keeping work,

and nonfarm animal caretakers.

Skills required to be a Nursery and Greenhouse Worker are also transferable to

occupations such as construction and laborers, brick mason helpers, and tile and marble

setters. Additional training and education, however, may also be required.





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Energy

Chatham-Kent’s energy cluster employed 1,130 people in 2012. The largest employment source

in the cluster was natural gas distribution, accounting for 740 jobs. Though the energy cluster

provides fewer jobs than most of the industry target clusters, its average annual wage of

$106,500 makes it Chatham-Kent’s highest paying targeted cluster, over one and a half times

the Chatham-Kent average annual wage. Also, the energy cluster in Chatham-Kent is the only

industry cluster with an average annual wage higher than the industry cluster average of

Ontario. In Ontario, the average annual wage for the energy industry is $85,600.

The energy cluster is projected to experience a slight increase in employment between 2012

and 2017, growing at an annual rate of 0.2 percent annually during this period. However, growth

in the cluster will continue to lag behind the cluster growth projected for both Ontario and

Canada overall. During this period, the energy cluster is projected to grow at an annual rate of

1.4 percent in Ontario and 1.7 percent annually in Canada. The national growth is driven in part

to the oil shale developments underway in Western Canada.

The big occupations within Chatham-Kent’s energy cluster are a mix of business and technical

jobs. Some of the largest include customer service representatives, financial auditors and

accountants and computer programmers. As noted above overall employment within the cluster

is projected to remain very stable over the next half decade. Figure 6 shows the result of this

stability as there are not large gains or losses projected for many of these occupations. Several

of these occupations pay especially high wages, for instance, utilities managers and petroleum

engineers earn an average wage in excess of $45 per hour.

Figure 6: Energy cluster occupational employment and wages


2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

C-K Avg

Wage

Ontario Avg

Wage

Customer service, information & related clerks 646 664 18 $15.43 $17.56 Financial

auditors and accountants 195 188 (7) $30.29 $31.34 Computer

programmers & interactive media dev. 193 210 17 $32.95 $33.55 Specialized cleaners

178 200 22 $15.27 $14.51

Financial managers 169 183 14 $35.17 $38.66 Information

systems analysts & consultants 127 117 (10) $35.81 $36.38 General office clerks

96 74 (22) $16.68 $16.87

Petroleum engineers 94 99 5 $45.51 $46.02 Public

works maintenance equipment operators 43 45 2 $22.42 $22.23 Utilities

managers 36 27 (9) $47.11 $51.70

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Gas Fitters (NOC 7253; NOC-S H113) Job Description

A gas fitter installs, inspects, and maintain gas lines and gas equipment in in residential,

commercial and industrial establishments.

Gas fitters determine the layout of the installation and materials required by

studying drawings and specifications.

Gas fitters measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and

equipment.

Gas fitters install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines; install

and service gas heating units and their components.

Gas fitters repair and service gas appliances and related equipment; check pipes

and pipe connection for gas leaks; attend to gas escape calls and assist in the

investigation of gas fires and explosions.

Gas fitters work in energy related industries. Industries that employ a large proportion of

petroleum engineers include:

Natural gas distribution

Building equipment contractors

Petroleum product wholesaler-distributors

Direct selling establishments

Farms


Gas Fitters Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/25-4/25)*

Chatham-Kent 28 45 51 6 $24.91 0

SW Ontario 147 212 244 32 $23.97 26



Gas fitters may use tools such as:

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Oxyacetylene welding equipment;

Plasma cutting guides; Torch cutter guides

Levels — Automatic levels; Laser levels; Pocket levels; Two-hole pins

Pneumatic grinders — Air operated grinders; Angle air grinders; Pneumatic pipe

bevelers

Power grinders — Offset grinders; Pedestal grinders; Portable grinders;

Stationary grinders

Screwdrivers — Flat head screwdrivers; Impact screwdrivers; Phillips head

screwdrivers

Gas detecting devices.

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Gas fitters may use a variety of technologies including:

Analytical or scientific software — AutoPIPE software; COADE CAESAR II;

Pipepro Pipefitting software

Computer aided design CAD software — AEC Design Group CADPIPE; Pipe 2D

software; ViziFlow software

Electronic mail software — Email software

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel; PipingOffice software

Word processing software


Knowledge Skills

Mechanical — Machines and tool designs, uses,

repair, and maintenance.

Document Use — Reading and interpreting

documents to extract information.

Building and Construction — Knowledge of

materials, methods, and the tools involved in the

construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other

structures such as highways and roads.

Numeracy — Working with numbers to perform

calculations.

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools,

and principles involved in production of precision

technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Problem Solving — Coming up with solutions to

challenges.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,

geometry, calculus, statistics, and their

applications.

Public Safety and Security — Equipment,

policies, and procedures promoting effective

security operations for the protection of people,

data, property, and institutions.


Gas fitters require completion of a two- or three-year gas fitter apprenticeship program or

several years of work experience, plus completion of a high school, college or industry

gas fitter program.

A provincial gas fitter license is usually required. Certification is required in Alberta,

British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia and the Yukon. Where

certification is not available, it may be possible to study as an apprentice through your

local labour organization.

Related Occupations

With experience and additional training, you can move into supervisory positions,

including foreman, maintenance manager or service manager. You can also become

self-employed and start your own contracting business.

Skills required to be gas fitters are also transferable to various types of operators, such

as power plant, pump, and petroleum pump system operators.

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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7312; NOC-S H412) Job Description

A heavy-duty equipment mechanic repairs and maintains mobile heavy-duty equipment

used in construction, forestry, mining, oil and gas exploration, material handling, and

similar activities.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics check heavy construction, logging, and mining

equipment for proper performance.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics perform repair work on heavy trucks.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics work in a variety of industries. Industries that employ

a large proportion of heavy-duty equipment mechanics include:

Construction, forestry, mining, and industrial machinery, equipment and supplies

wholesaler-distributors

Metal ore mining

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and

electronic) repair and maintenance

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing


Heavy-Duty Equipment

Mechanics

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/26-4/26)*

Chatham-Kent 177 144 146 2 $26.31 14

SW Ontario 857 766 804 38 $25.39 125



Heavy-duty equipment mechanics may use tools such as:

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Brazing and Flame cutting

equipment, Gas welders, and Oxyacetylene welding equipment

Hex keys — Allen wrenches, Hex key sets

Locking pliers — Channel, Hose-clamp, Locking C-clamp, and Vise grip pliers

Pneumatic impact wrenches — Impact air wrenches, and Pneumatic wrenches

and ratchets

Punches or nail sets or drifts — Brass drifts, and Center, Starter, and Three-pin

punches

Screwdrivers and power screwguns — Phillips head, Ratcheting, and Slotted

screwdrivers, and Cordless and Electronic screwdrivers

Specialty wrenches — Brake bleeder, Crowfoot , and Flare nut wrenches, and

Breaker bars

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Heavy-duty equipment mechanics may use a variety of technologies including:

Data base user interface and query software, such as database software,

recordkeeping software

Facilities management software, such as maintenance management software


Knowledge Skills

Mechanical—Machines and tools, including their

designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Troubleshooting — Determining causes of

operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Customer and Personal Service — Principles

and processes for providing customer and

personal services, including customer needs

assessment, meeting quality standards for

services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine

maintenance and determining when and what kind of

maintenance is needed for equipment.

Computers and Electronics — Circuit boards,

processors, chips, electronic equipment, and

computer hardware and software, including


Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using

the needed tools.

Engineering and Technology — Practical

application of principles, techniques, procedures,

and equipment to design and produce various

goods and services.

Operation Monitoring — Make sure a machine is

working properly.

Mathematics—Arithmetic, algebra, geometry,

calculus, statistics, and their applications.




Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of

work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in heavy

equipment repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics do not require certification for this occupation in

Ontario, however, apprenticeship training programs exist there.

Related Occupations

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics may move to other mechanic related occupations

such as automotive master, heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, and industrial

machinery mechanics.

Skills required to be a heavy-duty equipment mechanic are also transferable to

occupations such as electricians, electric motor and power tool repairers, and general

maintenance and repair workers.

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Petroleum Engineers (NOC-S C045) Job Description

A petroleum engineer identifies methods to improves oil and gas extraction and

production, determines the need for new or modified tool designs, oversees drilling, and

offers technical advice.

Petroleum engineers evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites by

assessing costs and estimate the production capabilities.

Petroleum engineers direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells,

well testing, or well surveys.

Petroleum engineers enhance production by analyzing data to recommend

placement of wells and supplementary processes.

Petroleum engineers primarily work in energy related industries. Industries that employ a

large proportion of petroleum engineers include:


Petroleum product wholesaler-distributors

Petroleum and coal product manufacturing

Data processing, hosting, and related services

Gasoline stations


Petroleum Engineers Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/25-4/25)*

Chatham-Kent 43 94 102 8 $45.51 0

SW Ontario 123 377 449 72 $45.32 3



Petroleum engineers may use tools such as:

Desktop, Notebook, and Personal computers

Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA

Scanners — Computer scanners

Petroleum engineers may use a variety of technologies including:

Analytical or scientific software, such as Computer Modeling Group CMG

STARS, IHS PETRA, TRC Consultants PHDWin, and Well Flow Dynamics

Wellflow

Data base user interface and query software, such as Landmark Graphics

TOW/cs and Microsoft Access

Electronic mail software, such as IBM Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook

Financial analysis software, such as DFA Capital Management GEMS,

GeoGraphix ARIES Portfolio, and IHS QUE$TOR

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Project management software, such as Microsoft Project and Primavera Systems

software


Knowledge Skills



and equipment to design and produce various goods

and services.



documents.



Speaking — Convey information effectively.

Physics — Physical principles, laws, their

interrelationships, and applications to understanding

fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and

mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic

structures and processes.

Complex Problem Solving — Identify complex

problems and review related information to develop

options and implement solutions.

Computers and Electronics — Circuit boards,

processors, chips, electronic equipment, and

computer hardware and software, including


Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning for

problem solving.

Administration and Management — Business and

management principles involved in strategic

planning, resource allocation, production methods,

and coordination of people and resources.





Petroleum engineers require a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and in some cases a

master’s degree.

A background in petroleum engineering may also be required.

Related Occupations

Petroleum engineers may move to other related engineering occupations such as

logistics engineers, civil engineers, electrical, fire-prevention and protection, industrial,

mining and geological, validation, and energy engineers.

Skills required to petroleum engineers are also transferable to occupations such as

logistical analysts, geoscientists, and geographers.





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Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers (NOC 7252;

NOC-S H112)

Job Description

A steamfitter, pipefitter or sprinkler system installer assembles, installs, or maintains pipe

systems or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.

Plan the layout, installation, and repair of a pipe system.

Inspect or test installed systems or pipelines.

Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials according to specifications.

Shut off steam and water from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.

Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers primarily work in energy related

industries. Industries that employ a large proportion of steamfitters, pipefitters and

sprinkler system installers include:


Utility system construction

Motor vehicle manufacturing

Motor vehicle parts manufacturing

Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations


Steamfitters, Pipefitters and

Sprinkler System Installers

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/25-4/25)*

Chatham-Kent 127 136 133 (3) $32.36 0

SW Ontario 952 883 819 (64) $31.85 16



Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers may use tools such as:

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Oxyacetylene welding equipment,

Plasma cutting or Torch cutter guides

Levels — Automatic, Laser or Pocket levels, Two-hole pins

Pneumatic grinders — Air operated or Angle air grinders, Pneumatic pipe

bevelers

Power grinders — Offset, Pedestal, Portable, or Stationary grinders

Screwdrivers — Flat head, Impact or Phillips head screwdrivers

Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers may use a variety of technologies

including:

Analytical or scientific software, such as AutoPIPE software, COADE CAESAR II,

Pipepro Pipefitting software, and Watter Hammer Software Hytran

Computer aided design CAD software, such as AEC Design Group CADPIPE,

Pipe 2D software, and ViziFlow software

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Electronic mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software — Microsoft Office

and PipingOffice software


Knowledge Skills



Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to

others' actions.

Building and Construction — Materials, methods,

and the tools involved in the construction or repair of

houses, buildings, or other structures.

Time Management — Managing time and the time

of others.

English Language — English language structure and

content, including the meaning and spelling of words,

rules of composition, and grammar.


problem solving.

Design — Design techniques, tools, and principles

used for production of precision technical plans,

blueprints, drawings, and models.

Operation Monitoring — Ensure proper function of

machines.







Steamfitters and pipefitters require a valid Certificate of Qualification or to be registered

as an apprentice, which is available with completion of the apprenticeship program and

passing a trade examination.

Sprinkler system installers do not require certification, but do require work experience

and some high school, college or industry courses.

Apprenticeship programs for these trades are available in these trades in Ontario.

Related Occupations

Experienced steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers may move to other

key energy occupations focusing on specific fields such as boilermakers, rough

carpenters, and electricians.

Skills required to be a steamfitter, pipefitter and sprinkler system installer are also

transferable to occupations such as plumbers, sheet metal workers, heating and air

conditioning mechanics and installers, millwrights, electrical power-line installers and

repairers.







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Waterworks and gas maintenance workers (NOC 7442; NOC-S H532) Job Description

A waterworks worker maintains waterworks equipment and facilities.

Waterworks workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment, such as

pumping and chlorination equipment and compressors.

Waterworks workers detect water leaks and repair water-mains, valves or outlets

Install water meters

A gas maintenance worker performs routine maintenance to exterior and underground

gas mains and distribution lines.

Gas maintenance workers check and lubricate gas pipeline valves.

Gas maintenance workers detect and locate escaping gas through routine survey

of gas mains and distribution lines

Gas maintenance workers dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged

pipes; provide information on underground gas distribution lines and ensure the

underground gas facilities are protected from excavation work.

Waterworks and gas maintenance workers work in energy related industries. Industries

that employ a large proportion of waterworks and gas maintenance workers include:


Utility system construction

Local, municipal and regional public administration


Gasoline stations


Waterworks and Gas

Maintenance Workers

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/25-4/25)*

Chatham-Kent 68 45 47 2 $23.26 2

SW Ontario 214 122 124 2 $23.07 11



Waterworks and gas maintenance workers use tools such as:

Chlorine handling equipment — Dechlorination equipment, Disinfection

chlorinators, and Sulphonators

Mixers or agitators — Aerators, Agitators, and Flocculators

Nitrogen or nitrate or nitrite analyzer — Ammonium and Nitrate analyzers

Packaged water treatment systems — Anaerobic treatment equipment and

Sequential batch reactors

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Oxyacetylene welding equipment;

Plasma cutting guides; Torch cutter guides

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Screwdrivers — Flat head screwdrivers; Impact screwdrivers; Phillips head

screwdrivers

Waterworks and gas maintenance workers may use a variety of technologies including:

Compliance software, such as Material safety data sheet MSDS software

Data base user interface and query software, such as Data logging and

Database software

Document management software, such as Records management software

Industrial control software, such as Human machine interface HMI software,

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software, and Wastewater

expert control systems

Office suite software, such as Microsoft Office software


Knowledge Skills

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra,

geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.





Operation Monitoring—Watching gauges, dials, or

other indicators to make sure machines are working

properly.

Chemistry — Chemical composition, structure, and

properties of substances and of the chemical

processes and transformations that they undergo.

Monitoring — Make improvements or take corrective

action by monitoring and assessing performance of

yourself, other individuals, or organizations.

Public Safety and Security — Relevant equipment,

policies, procedures, and strategies to promote

effective security operations for the protection of

people, data, property, and institutions.

Quality Control Analysis — Evaluate quality or

performance by conducting tests and inspections of

products, services, or processes.


interrelationships, and applications to understanding

fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and

mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic

structures and processes.

Active Listening—Giving full attention to what is

said, understand the points being made, asking

questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


Waterworks and gas maintenance workers may require completion of secondary school

several years of experience as a labourer in the same company.

For waterworks and gas maintenance workers, on-the-job training is provided.

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Related Occupations

Skills required to be waterworks and gas maintenance workers are transferable to

various types of installers and repairers, such as electrical and electronics, electrical

power-lines, control and valve.



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Advanced Manufacturing

In 2012, 1,840 people were employed by the advanced manufacturing cluster in Chatham-Kent.

Heavy equipment machinery manufacturing, such as metal working machine manufacturing and

other general purpose machinery manufacturing, account for 40 percent of this industry and

fabricated metals and primary metals heavy equipment manufacturing each account for 30

percent. The single largest industry within the cluster is metal working machinery manufacturing,

which has 330 jobs. Other large contributors included alumina/aluminum production/processing

and foundries each contributing 200 jobs in Chatham-Kent. The advanced manufacturing

industry is Chatham-Kent’s second highest paying cluster after energy. The cluster’s average

annual wage was $50,500 in 2012, a figure 25 percent higher than Chatham-Kent’s overall

average annual wage. However, this figure is slightly less than Ontario’s advanced

manufacturing cluster which is about $53,800 annually.

A slight decline of 75 jobs is projected for the advanced manufacturing cluster over the next five

years. This will likely bring cluster employment to 1,770 in 2017. A majority of the net job loss is

projected to come from declines in the metal working machinery manufacturing industry. Most of

the other manufacturing industries are projected to experience steady or slight declines.

Between 2012 and 2017, these net job losses will cause Chatham-Kent’s advanced

manufacturing cluster to decline at a rate of 0.8 percent annually. By contrast, the advanced

manufacturing cluster is projected to grow in both Ontario (0.6 percent annually) and Canada

(1.1 percent annually) during the same period.

Figure 5: Advanced manufacturing cluster occupational employment and wages

Advanced manufacturing occupations


2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

C-K Avg

Wage

Ontario Avg

Wage

Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors & testers 896 825 (71) $28.10 $27.65 Material

handlers 683 651 (32) $18.94 $17.22 Constr.

millwrights & indstrl mechs (excpt textile) 375 356 (19) $28.32 $26.50 Welders and

related machine operators 371 373 2 $21.73 $22.40 Tool and die

makers 278 256 (22) $22.82 $23.19 Machinists and machining

& tooling inspectors 219 218 (1) $22.11 $23.41 Manufacturing managers

172 149 (23) $36.55 $40.44

Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling 136 113 (23) $32.07 $30.70

Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 95 80 (15) $25.26 $21.38

Machining tool operators 71 52 (19) $22.78 $21.22

Source: EMSI

As Figure 5 shows, two of the largest occupations within this cluster are motor vehicle

assemblers and material handlers. These occupations, like many others, are projected to lose

net employment over the next five years. This is not surprising given that the advanced

manufacturing cluster is projected to lose net employment over the next five years. Among the

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occupations listed in Figure 5, only welders are projected to add net employment between 2012

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and 2017 and that is a very modest two net new jobs. In spite of this, many of these

occupations pay average or above average wages. Moreover, several of them pay more than

the provincial average hourly wage. In some cases, there is a significant difference between

Chatham-Kent and the rest of Ontario. For example, mechanical assemblers and inspectors pay

almost $4 more per hour in Chatham-Kent than in Ontario overall; over the course of a year this

represents a difference of over $8,000.

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Machinists (NOC 7231; NOC-S H311) Job Description

A machinist sets up and operates machine tools that are used to produce precision parts

and instruments.

Machinists fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments by using a variety

of precision instruments.

Machinists use drawings, technical specifications and their own measurements to

calculate dimensions, tolerances and types of fit.

Machinists may work in industries that manufacture, repair or use machines. Industries

that employ a large proportion of machinists include:

Machine shops; industrial machinery manufacturing; automotive, aerospace, and

equipment manufacturing; commercial and industrial machinery and equipment

repair and maintenance

Machinists may also work in shipyards, rail yards, refineries, pulp and paper

mills, mines, smelters, metal fabricating and repair shops.


Machinists and machining &

tooling inspectors

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/13-4/13)*

Chatham-Kent 260 219 219 0 $22.11 8

SW Ontario 1,388 1,397 1,440 43 $22.35 181



Machinist may use tools such as:

Calipers—Dial, Hermaphrodite, Outside spring and Vernier calipers

Gauges or inspection fixtures—Dial indicators; Planer, Ring, and Telescoping

gauges

Hammers—Ball peen, Composition, and Machinists' hammers; Sledgehammers

Lathes—Drum, Engine, Flywheel, and Turning lathes

Milling cutters—Knee mills; Milling angle form cutters; Multi-axis computerized

numerical control CNC machines; Undercut tools

Machinists may use a variety of technologies including:

Analytical or scientific software like Armchair Machinist software; CNC Consulting

Machinists' Calculator; Edit CNC software; Kentech Kipware Software

Computer aided design (CAD) software such as Autodesk AutoCAD software

Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software such as CNC Mastercam, CNC

TurboCAD/CAM, and JETCAM software

Project management software like Kentech Kipware PLN, QTE, and TRK

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Spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel and Quattro Pro


Knowledge Skills



Operation Monitoring—Watching gauges, dials, or

other indicators to make sure machines are working

properly.



Critical Thinking—Using logic and reasoning to



Production and Processing—Raw materials,

production processes, quality control, costs, and

other techniques for maximizing the effective

manufacture of goods.

Operation and Control—Controlling operations of


Language—The structure and content of the English

language including the meaning and spelling of


Active Listening—Giving full attention to what is

said, understand the points being made, asking

questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Design—Techniques, tools, and principles involved

in producing precision technical plans, blueprints,

drawings, and models.

Reading Comprehension—Understanding written

sentences and paragraphs in work related

documents.


Most machinists have at least a high school degree. While many have some post-

secondary education, experience and apprenticeships are an important source of

workforce training

In Ontario, general machinist is a voluntary or non-restricted certified trade. However if

workers seek their general machinist certification, machinist apprentices must have

8,000 hours of work experience before they receive their journeyperson certification.

St. Clair College offers a general machinist apprenticeship program.

Related Occupations

Experienced machinist may move into supervisory positions.

Skills required to be a machinist are also transferable to occupations such as tool and

die makers, millwrights, mould makers, CNC programmers and welders. Additional

training and education, however, may also be required.

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Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132; NOC-S C032) Job Description

A mechanical engineer designs tools and mechanically functioning equipment and

oversees the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

Mechanical engineers interpret blueprints, technical drawings, or computer-

generated reports.

Mechanical engineers assist drafters in developing the structural design of

products.

Mechanical engineers applying knowledge of engineering principles to ensure

that mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes meet

requirements.

Mechanical engineers primarily work in advanced manufacturing related industries.

Industries that employ a large proportion of mechanical engineers include:



Architectural, engineering and related services


Other general-purpose machinery manufacturing


Mechanical Engineers Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 308 267 293 26 $36.87 7

SW Ontario 1,708 1,922 2,043 121 $34.83 100



Mechanical engineers use tools such as:

Measuring machines CMM — Optical laser scanners

Flowmeters — Digital particle image and Laser Doppler velocimeters, Laser

Doppler anemometers, and Pitot tubes

Machine mounts or vibration isolators — Vibration control systems and isolators

Semiconductor process systems — Plasma etchers, Projection lithography

equipment, Wafer dicing saws, and Wire bonders

Signal generators — Function and Pattern generators

Mechanical engineers use a variety of technologies including:

Analytical or scientific software, such as MAYA Nastran, ReliaSoft Weibull++ 6,

Sigmetrix CETOL 6 Sigma, and The MathWorks MATLAB

Computer aided design CAD software, such as Autodesk AutoCAD software,

SolidWorks CAD software, UGS I-DEAS, and Zeemax software

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Computer aided manufacturing CAM software, such as Rapid prototyping

software

Development environment software, such as Ladder Logic, Microsoft Visual

Basic, National Instruments LabVIEW, and Rockwell Software

Object or component oriented development software, such as C++ and G-code


Knowledge Skills



and equipment to design and produce various

goods and services.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex

problems and reviewing related information to

develop and assess options and solutions.





problem solving.






Mathematics — Arithmetic, algebra, geometry,


Mathematics — Problem solving with mathematics.


interrelationships, and applications to

understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric

dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and

sub- atomic structures and processes.

Judgment and Decision Making — Assess the

relative costs and benefits of possible actions to

select the most appropriate one.


Mechanical engineers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or

appropriately related engineering discipline.

Registration with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers as a

Professional Engineer is often required. To receive a license, candidates must have

completed 48 months of engineering work and have completed an engineering program

accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of

Professional Engineers or show equivalent qualifications.

Related Occupations

Skills required to be a mechanical engineer are also transferable to other engineering

occupations such as Logistics, Aerospace, Electrical and Product Safety Engineers.

Additional training and education, however, may also be required.

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Metalworking Machine Operators (NOC 9514; NOC-S J194) Job Description

A metalworking machine operator sets up and operates one or more metalworking

machines that shape and form light or heavy metal into parts or products that meet

precise specifications.

Metalworking machine operators read specifications or follow verbal instructions;

Metalworking machine operators set up and operate one or more light or heavy

metalworking machines and CNC (computer numerically controlled) equipment to

cut, bend, roll, ream, punch and drill, or otherwise shape and form metal stock

into parts or products;

Metalworking machine operators operate machines or equipment which weld,

solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together;

Metalworking machine operators check products for correct shapes, dimensions

and other specifications;

Metalworking machine operators select and transport material to work area

manually or using crane or hoist;

Metalworking machine operators may build staging or scaffolding as required for

heavy metalworking jobs;

Metalworking machine operators clean or lubricate equipment and replace parts

as required.

Metalworking machine operators primarily work in advanced manufacturing related

industries. Industries that employ a large proportion of Metalworking Machine Operators

include:


Alumina and aluminum production and processing

Forging and stamping


Metalworking machinery manufacturing


Metalworking Machine

Operators

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 639 188 140 (48) $20.16 7

SW Ontario 3,415 1,223 971 (252) $19.78 76



Metalworking machine operators use tools such as:

Metal cutters — Aviation snips and Hand, Power, and V-notchers

Punches, nail sets, or drifts — Center, Hole, Prick, and Rotary punches

Rivet tools — Dimplers, Pneumatic riveters, and Pop rivet guns

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Sequential forming machines — Bar folders, and Beading, Spiral duct, and

Wiring machines

Shears — Power, Ring and circular, Squaring, and Unishears

Workshop presses — Cleat folders, Hand brakes, and Power and Rivet presses

Metalworking machine operators use a variety of technologies including:

Computer aided design CAD software, such as Autodesk AutoCAD software,

Parametric Technology Pro/ENGINEER software, UGS NX, XY Soft Sheet

Cutting Suite

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software, such as, Applied Production

ProFab, JETCAM Expert, Striker Systems SS-Profile, WiCAM PN4000

Data base user interface, query software, and spreadsheet software


Knowledge Skills




problem solving.

Building and Construction — Materials, methods,

and the tools used in the construction and repair of

houses, buildings, or other structures.

Judgment and Decision Making — Select the

most appropriate actions by assessing the relative

costs and benefits of possiblities.




Coordination — Action adjustment in relation to

actions of others.



Mathematics — Problem solving with mathematics.



planning, resource allocation, production methods,






Metalworking machine operators require some secondary school education, with on-the-

job training typically provided. Also, previous experience as a labourer or helper in the

same company may be required.

Metal fabricator trade certification is not required, but is available within Ontario.

Related Occupations

Experienced metalworking machine operators may move into other advanced

manufacturing occupations such as Boilermakers, Brickmasons and Blockmasons,

Construction Carpenters, and Rough Carpenters.

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Skills required to be a metal working machine operator are also transferable to

occupations such as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, Drywall and Ceiling Tile

Installers, and Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters.







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Tool and Die Makers (NOC 7232; NOC-S H312) Job Description

A tool and die maker analyzes specifications, prepares and operates tools for machines,

and assembles parts to make and repair dies, cutting and machinist tools, fixtures, and

gauges.

Tool and die makers use measuring instruments to verify dimensions,

alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications.

Tool and die makers plan operation sequences for fabricating tools, dies, or

assemblies by studying blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications.

Tool and die makers set up and operate conventional or computer numerically

controlled machine tools to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to

prescribed dimensions and finishes.

Tool and die makers primarily work in advanced manufacturing related industries.

Industries that employ a large proportion of Tool and Die Makers include:

Metalworking machinery manufacturing



Forging and stamping

Foundries


Tool and Die Makers Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 410 279 258 (21) $22.82 4

SW Ontario 1,951 1,369 1,218 (151) $22.94 160



Tool and die makers use tools such as:

Calipers — Dial, Hermaphrodite, and Vernier calipers

Gauges or inspection fixtures — Dial indicators, Optical flats, and Telescoping

and Thread Ring gauges

Power grinders — Bench, Die, Disc, and Surface grinders

Squares — Combination, Die, and Layout squares

Workshop presses — Arbor, Die spotting, and Turret punch presses; Press

brakes

Tool and die makers use a variety of technologies including:

Computer aided design CAD software such as Autodesk AutoCAD software;

Bentley Microstation; Vero International VISI-Mold; VX Corporation VX Mold &

Die

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Computer aided manufacturing CAM software such as 1CadCam Unigraphics;

CNC Mastercam; DP Technology ESPRIT; OPEN MIND Technologies

hyperMILL

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software such as

JobPack MES Scheduler

Project management software such as Microsoft Project

Word processing software such as Microsoft Word


Knowledge Skills



Operation and Control — Controlling equipment

and systems operations.




problem solving.

Design — Design techniques, tools, and

principles used for production of precision

technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Operation Monitoring — Observe machine

functions to assess if it is working properly.

Engineering and Technology — Design and

produce goods and services by applying

principles, techniques, procedures, and

equipment of engineering technology.

Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and

inspections of products, services, or processes to

evaluate quality or performance.

Production and Processing —Raw materials,


other techniques.





Tool and die makers require a four-year tool and die making apprenticeship program or

a combination of work experience in the trade and related post- or non-post-secondary

courses.

Trade certification and Inter-provincial (Red Seal) trade certification for tool and die

makers are available in Ontario but are not required.

Related Occupations

Tool and die makers may move to other key advanced manufacturing occupations

focusing on specific fields such as manufacturing production technicians, computer

numerically controlled machine tool programmers, and drilling and boring machine tool

setters/operators/tenders.

Skills required to be a tool and die maker are also transferable to occupations such as

Milling/Planning Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders, Model Makers, Patternmakers,

Layout Workers, Machinists, and Glass Blowers/Molders/Benders/ Finishers. Additional

training and education, however, may also be required.

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Welders and related machine operators (NOC 7265; NOC-S H326) Job Description

Welders and related machine operators join metal components and fill holes,

indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Welders weld components in various positions.

Welders operate safety equipment and exercise safe work habits.

Welders position and secure parts and assemblies before they are assembled

using tools such as combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

Welders operate hand and power tools, like shielded and gas metal arc welding

equipment.

Welders and related machine operators primarily work in advanced manufacturing

related industries. Industries that employ a large proportion of welders and related

machine operators include:

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance



Agricultural, construction and mining machinery manufacturing

Other general-purpose machinery manufacturing


Welders and Related Machine

Operators

Emp.

2007

Emp.

2012

Emp.

2017

Change

12-17

Avg. Hourly

Earnings

Online job adverts

(1/23-4/23)*

Chatham-Kent 424 373 379 6 $21.73 10

SW Ontario 2,528 2,378 2,369 (9) $22.39 187



Welders and related machine operators may use tools such as:

Blow torches — Motorized, Pattern cutting, and Welding torches

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Brazing, Heliarc welding, or

Oxyacetylene welding equipment and Portable gas operated arc welders

Manlift or personnel lift — Hydraulic truck lifts and Swing stages

Welding masks — Hand and Welding shields

Welding tools — Rod ovens, Storage ovens and hot boxes, and Welding guns

Welders and related machine operators use a variety of technologies including:

Analytical or scientific software — Scientific Software Group Filter Drain FD

Calendar and scheduling software — OmniFleet Equipment Maintenance

Management

Computer aided design CAD software — EZ Pipe software

Data base user interface and query software — Recordkeeping software

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Knowledge Skills

Production and Processing — Raw materials,


other techniques for maximizing the effective

manufacture and distribution of goods.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning

for problem solving.

Design—Techniques, tools, and principles involved

in producing precision technical plans, blueprints,

drawings, and models.

Operation and Control — Controlling

operations of equipment or systems.



planning, leadership technique, production methods,


Monitoring — Monitoring and assessing

personal, other individual, and organizational

performance to make improvements or take

corrective action.


designs, uses, repair, and maintenance


written sentences and paragraphs in work

related documents.




Welders and related machine operators typically require secondary school education.

Skilled welders usually have completed Grade 12.

Completion of an apprenticeship program or a combination of trade work experience and some college or industry courses in welding is usually required for more highly skilled welding occupations.

Related Occupations

Welders and related machine operators may move to other key advanced manufacturing

occupations such as a variety of Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders of metal and

plastics.

Skills required to be welders and related machine operators are also transferable to

occupations such as engine and other machine assemblers and molding and casting

workers.







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(which is referenced in this report) is available on the Chatham-Kent Workforce

Planning Board website:

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