Communication & Technology

Electronic Service Technicians

Electrical, Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians are experts in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

Where do Electronics Service Technicians work?

Wholesale and retail trades
Manufacturing
Utilities
Government
Airlines
Business services
Transport
Construction
Canadian Armed Forces

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be an Electronics Service Technician?

A community college or technical school diploma and specialized training.
Electrical, Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians need a college program in electrical or electronics technology, computers, instrumentation or telecommunications.
Red Seal Certification is available for qualified Electronics Technicians (consumer products) and Industrial Instrument Mechanics, making it easy to work anywhere in Canada.
You’ll need intermittent retraining and professional development to keep up with the rapid technological changes.

Average Hourly Earnings: $22.15/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out:

Electro-Federation Canada Installation Maintenance and Repair (IMR)

Sector Council and Trade Association

180 Attwell Drive, Suite 300

Toronto, ON M9W 6A9

Telephone: 1-866-602-8877

www.electrofed.com

Graphic Designers

Graphic Designers create images for print, visual and electronic media like magazines, television and the web.

This job category includes animators, medical and scientific illustrators, commercial artists, advertising and layout designers, page designers and title artists.

Where do Graphic Designers work?

Advertising and graphic design firms
Companies with advertising departments
Self-employment/contract work

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Graphic Designer?

A high school diploma. Many new recruits also have a college diploma or a university degree in graphic arts, commercial art or photography.
You may need experience as a Graphic Arts Technician, which could replace college or university training after high school.
At a job interview, you’ll have to bring along a portfolio of work you’ve completed, as well as a resume. Online portfolios are becoming increasingly popular.
Website design has a lot of opportunities for Graphic Designers, especially if you have multimedia skills.

Average Hourly Earnings: $27.78/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out:

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)

96 Spadina Avenue, Suite 503

Toronto, ON M5V 2J6

Telephone: 416-367-8819

www.rgdontario.com

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Technicians

GIS Technicians use survey instruments and mathematics to map location, measure and record distance, angles, elevations and contours; and set up, test and fix equipment or assist in its design. Sometimes GIS Technicians conduct, supervise or co-ordinate field surveys.

Where do GIS Technicians work?

Government and private mapping organizations
Mining

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a GIS Technician?

A college diploma in cartography.

Average Hourly Earnings: $28.00/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

Aerial Survey Technician
Cartographer
Map Editor
Mapping Technician
Photogrammetrist

For more information, check out

Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404

Etobicoke, ON M9B 6H7

Telephone: 416-621-9621

www.oacett.org

Webpage Designers

This job uses a mixture of design, layout and coding to create pages that are informational and easy-to-use. When a simple font style can make all the difference, it’s important to have professionals looking after the website.

Where do Webpage Designers work?

At any organization: most have someone who internally develops and maintains a company website.
Self-employed/freelance work.

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Webpage Designer?

Community colleges offer a variety of programs in computer science, graphic arts, or web design.
Experience: try creating websites and get your friends to check them out; their feedback can help give you a critical perspective for improvement. Get to know a few of the many software programs out there.
More often than not, experience as a Computer Programmer or Graphic Designer plays a role in landing a job as a Webpage Designer.

Average Hourly Earnings: $18.66/hour* *Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out

Advertising & Design Club of Canada

344 Bloor Street West, Suite 205

Toronto, ON M5S 3A7

Telephone: 416-423-4113

www.theADCC.ca

Network Cabling Specialists

Network cabling is what enables us to watch our favourite television shows, shop at our favourite online stores and send unlimited text messages to our friends; it has a huge impact on our lives as it lets us stay connected and informed about our world.

Where do Network Cabling Specialists work?

Construction
Telecommunication carriers
Electric power utilities
Radio and TV communications
Wholesale trade
Electrical and electronic products

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to work as a Network Cabling Specialist?

Occupations in telecommunications require a high school diploma and many employers request a trade or vocational or community college diploma. For the majority of jobs in this field, there are professional certifications, too
Apprenticeship training may be available.

Average Hourly Earnings: $25.84/hour* *Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out

Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)

207 Bank Street Suite 416

Ottawa, ON K2P 2N2

Telephone: 613-236-6550

www.cata.ca

TV Video Production Specialists

TV Video Production Specialists know how to convey a mood through lighting, speed and angles; they know how to find the creative hook for a story, an interview or an advertisement. And they know how to shoot and edit footage, turning it over under a tight deadline. This profession relies on a strong attention to detail, working well under pressure and at a quick pace. It also requires solid research, production, editing and computer skills.

Where do people in TV Video Production work?

Photographic studios
Government
Radio/television stations
Film, video, sound recording, theatre, publishing, and broadcast equipment companies
Internet-based communications providers, multimedia, video production and editing, advertising and printing companies
Self-employed/freelance

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be in a career in TV Video Production?

A high school diploma with a strong emphasis on English, math, and computer skills is important for success.

For more information, check out

Canadian Film & Television Production Association

1-800-656-7440

www.cftpa.ca

Drafting Technologists and Technicians

Drafting Technologists make engineering designs from sketches, calculations and specification sheets. Sometimes they write technical reports, estimate the cost of a project or prepare contracts.

Drafting Technicians have a similar job: they plan and prepare engineering drawings, plans, diagrams and layouts. Drafting Technologists and Drafting Technicians work on their own or in teams with different kinds of engineers, architects and industrial designers.

Where do Drafting Technologists and Drafting Technicians work?

Consulting and construction companies
Utility, resource or manufacturing companies
Government

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Drafting Technologist or Drafting Technician?

Drafting technologists: a two or three year xollege or technical school program in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related feild
Drafting technicians: a one or two year college program in drafting or a four year apprenticship in drafting, or a combination of four years of related work experience and college or industry courses in drafting
Some employers require you to have certification in engineering design and drafting technology, or in a related feild, through provincial associations. This certification requires a period of supervised work experience (usually two years)
With additional education or experience, you can specialize in civil, mechanical, electrical or other engineering design technologies.

Average Hourly Earnings: $24.04/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

Architectural Draftsperson
Draftsperson
Steel Detailer – Drafting
Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting Technologist
Engineering Design and Drafting Technologist
Drafting Technician
Mechanical Draftsperson
Structural Draftsperson

For more information, check out

Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404

Etobicoke, ON M9B 6H7

Telephone: 416-621-9621

www.oacett.org

Water Resource Technologist

Water Resource Technologist typically work under the supervision of a Water Resources Engineer. The duties of a water resource technologist can vary between positions and locations, but generally, water resource technologist work on inspection, monitoring and testing of, as well as review and design and computer modelling of stormwater management systems and drainage networks as well as flood control and erosion control works along natural watercourses. Water resource technologists may also work on pipelines and treatment plants for handling of wastewater and may also work on fresh water supply systems.

Drafting Technicians have a similar job: they plan and prepare engineering drawings, plans, diagrams and layouts. Drafting Technologists and Drafting Technicians work on their own or in teams with different kinds of engineers, architects and industrial designers.

Water Resources Technologist are employed by consulting engineering firms, government agencies, construction companies, environmental equipment suppliers, and mining companies.

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Water Resource Technologist?

College diploma in environmental or water resources studies. Technologist must have an excellent working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics.

Average Hourly Earnings:

$30.00/hour

Also known as:

Water Resource Specialist

For more information, check out

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)https://www.oacett.org/