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2011 New Brunswick


Scholarship and Career Handbook
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This Book can be downloaded for free on our website at:


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CHAPTER 1: Tips on Applying for Scholarships

8 Places to look for Scholarships 10

After you find some Awards 12

Getting a Head Start on the Application Process 13

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CHAPTER 2: General Scholarships: New Brunswick

Big Dig Scholarship


deadline: December 3, 2010 16

Mathieu Da Costa Challenge


deadline: December 10, 2010 16

1800Wheelchair Scholarship
deadline: December 22,2010 17

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship


deadline: December 31, 2010 17

Youth Scholarship Program


deadline: December 31, 2010 18

The Dupont Challenge


deadline: January 31, 2011 18

Future Aces Foundation Scholarship


deadline: January 31, 2011 19

RBC Royal Bank Scholarships


deadline: February 1, 2011 19

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Dalton Camp Award


20 deadline: March 15, 2011

Leonard Foundation Scholarships


20 deadline: March 15, 2011

Sears High School Design Competition


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deadline: March 25, 2011

Terry Fox Memorial Scholarships


21 deadline: June 30, 2011

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians


22 deadline: June 30, 2011

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities


22 deadline: June 30, 2011

Tommy Douglas Scholarship


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deadline: June 30, 2011

BBG Communications Scholarship


23 deadline: June 30, 2011

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CHAPTER 3: New Brunswick University Entrance Awards

26 Mount Allison University

28 New Brunswick Community College

30 St. Thomas University

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The University of New Brunswick 36


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CHAPTER 4: Entrance Scholarships: Outside New Brunswick

Acadia University 46

Art Institute of Vancouver 47

Cape Breton University 48

Dalhousie University 49

Nova Scotia Agricultural College 50

SIAST 51

St. Francis Xavier University 52

The University of Alberta 53

The University of British Columbia 54

The University of Calgary 55

The University of Manitoba 56

The University of Regina 57

The University of Saskatchewan 58

The University of Winnipeg 59

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CHAPTER 5: Career Profiles

Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors 62

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63 Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors

64 Auditors and Accountants

65 Authors and Writers

66 Automotive Service Technicians

67 Carpenters

68 Civil Engineers

69 Computer and Information Systems Managers

70 Computer Engineers

71 Computer Network Technicians

72 Computer Programmers

73 Concrete Finishers

74 Construction Managers

75 Crane Operators

76 Dental Assistants

77 Editors

78 Electrical and Electronics Engineers

79 Electricians

80 Firefighters

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Graphic Designers and Illustrators 81

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics 82

Industrial Electricians 83

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants 84

Instructors of Persons with Disabilities 85

Interior Designers 86

Legal Secretaries 87

Librarians 88

Mechanical Engineers 89

Medical Laboratory Technicians 90

Medical Radiation Technologists 91

Occupational Therapists 92

Paralegal and Legal Assistants 93

Pharmacists 94

Photographers 95

Physical Science Professionals 96

Physiotherapists 97

Plumbers 98

Police Officers 99

Psychologists 100

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101 Public Relations and Communications

102 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

103 Nursing

104 Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers

105 Secondary School Teachers

106 Software Engineers and Designers

107 Specialists in Human Resources

108 Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care

109 Translators, Terminologists, and Interpreters

110 University Professors

111 Web Designers and Developers

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Tips on Finding and


Applying for Scholarships

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Tips on How to Find Scholarships

Finding resources to attend post-secondary studies isn’t that difficult. However, it takes time
and effort to look for awards. There is no simple click that will point you to all the funds
available and there is no comprehensive book to tell you everything.

If you spend the time, you will be paid for the work you put into it. Even if you only spend
one day looking for awards, you may end up with a $500 award. That is pretty good for one
day of work.

The most important thing to always remember is that if you don’t apply, you won’t receive
anything.

8 Places to Look

1. High School

Visit the Guidance Counselor’s office. They usually receive resources from many donors
and an experienced counselor can be invaluable to your search.

2. Institution of Study

Another good place to start is at the school where you intend to enroll. Every post-
secondary institution has an Awards Program. Most have their awards listed on their
website.

Many awards at the institutions do not get enough applicants simply because students have
left it to the last minute. Most institutions make an effort to post their awards well ahead of
the deadlines. Once you have enrolled in a particular institution, make sure you pay
attention to the emails the college awards office will send you.

3. Local Community

Often local awards will not be found on the internet. These awards are generally offered
through community clubs, charitable foundations, local employers, and community
organizations.

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4. Your Employer or your Parent’s Employer

Many companies offer programs for employees and employees’ dependents as part of their
benefit package. Ask your parents. Students who work part-time should also check with
their own employer.

5. Professional Organizations

Professional organizations want to promote their profession. Many national groups have
local affiliates, so always check locally and nationally. See what they have to offer. For
example: A.P.E.G.G.A, an engineering association, offers many scholarships for students
interested in Engineering.

6. Industry

Think about where you would seek employment upon completion of studies. Many
industries offer awards to encourage development of a skilled workforce. You don’t have to
work for the company offering the scholarship, simply take advantage of the opportunity to
apply.

7. Specific to Ethnic Origin or Citizens with Disabilities

Many companies and organizations offer awards to assist specific students. If you are of
aboriginal ancestry there are many awards established to assist aboriginal students. There
are also many awards offered through organizations that support citizens with disabilities.
Check with your local support organization or their affiliated national websites.

8. Internet

There are several different ways in which you should use the internet in searching for
awards.

Google Search

Remember that when you are using a search engine, such as Google, you need to be as
specific as possible. For example, if you are looking for scholarships for engineering, you
should be searching for “Engineering Scholarships” or “Scholarships for Engineering”.

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Tips on How to Find Scholarships

The more specific your search, the more likely you are to find scholarships quickly. Another
great example would be to include the country or province you are from in the search. For
example, if you are looking for scholarships for engineering, you should be searching for
“Canadian Engineering Scholarships” or “Scholarships for Canadian Engineering Students”.

2. Scholarship Databases

There are several websites devoted to collecting and sorting through scholarships on the
internet. Our preference is obviously Studentscholarships.org, but there are several other
search engines that will help during your search. Some of the sites include:

A) www.studentscholarships.org
B) www.ammsa.com
C) www.nursingscholarships.ca
D) www.nupge.ca/scholarships
E) www.engineeringscholarships.ca
F) www.listofscholarships.ca

After you Find some Awards

If you are unsure about some of the qualifications of the award you have found, write or
email the possible donor(s). Do not call. Make your letter short and to the point; just identify
yourself and request information and an application. If you are writing, enclose a stamped,
self-addressed envelope for a quick response.

Before contacting the donor, ensure that the information can not be found online. In most
instances, answers to your questions can be found online.

Pay Attention to the Deadlines

Don’t apply for awards at the last minute or when you are bogged down with term papers
and homework. You won’t feel like putting in the effort and your applications will likely reflect
that.

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Getting a Head Start on the Application Process

As early as possible, prepare a portfolio to include:

1. Typed statement of extra-curricular and community involvement.


2. Typed statement of your education and career goals
3. Academic record: transcripts, statement of grades, test scores
4. Personal Accomplishments: certificates of recognition, participation awards
5. Letters of reference that speak to community involvement
6. Letters of reference that discuss your extra-curricular activities.

Academics aren’t everything

There are many awards that are given based on community involvement, satisfactory
academic standing, ethnic origins, specific interests, financial need, etc.

Most Importantly

Our advice is to apply, apply and then apply some more! If you do not receive an award
right away, don't be discouraged. Intensify your search. Keep a record of all awards and
bursaries you apply for and reapply each year.

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Big Dig Scholarships Mathieu Da Costa Challenge

Organization: Antique Trader Organization: Citizenship and Immigration Canada


Scholarship Amount: $3,000 Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 3
Deadline: December 3, 2010 Deadline: December 10, 2010

To be eligible for the Big Dig Scholarship you must be 1. Are you between the ages of 9 and 18?
currently in Grade 12 or in your first year of
college/university sometime in 2011. You also must If so, you can participate in the Mathieu Da Costa
submit a short essay. Challenge.

Question: What do you have to do?

In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be Create an original piece of writing or artwork that
digging in what is now your backyard. They are going celebrates the contributions made by Canadians of
to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going Aboriginal, African or other ethnocultural backgrounds
to put any financial worries they have to rest. to the building of Canada.

Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to 2. You can enter the Challenge in any of the following
find something that will have immense value in the categories:
future. The item you choose to bury today must:
A) Original piece of writing in English;
1. Be currently sold in a store today
2. Be under $500 B) Original piece of writing in French; and

Write an essay that is between 500 - 1000 words. Be C) Original piece of artwork.
sure to answer all of the following questions in your
essay: With Canada as one of the world’s most culturally
diverse countries, with citizens from more than 200
1. What is the item you are going to bury? ethnic backgrounds, you are sure to find some
2. Where could you purchase the item today? inspiration!
3. How much does the item cost?
4. What made you choose this item? Since the winners of this year’s Mathieu Da Costa
5. Why do you believe that the item will have immense Challenge will receive a trip to Halifax to attend the
value 200 years from now? Canada Winter Games in February 2011, you may wish
to highlight the contributions made by a Canadian
Essays will be graded primarily on originality and depth athlete in your entry.
of content. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling will
play a small factor. We have compiled a list of potential subjects to help
inspire you and get you started. Of course, there are
More Info: MANY other individuals that you can choose to
http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php highlight.

More Info:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/mathieuda
costa/contest.asp

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1800Wheelchair Scholarship Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

Organization: 1800wheelchair Organization: Stay Fit


Scholarship Amount: $500 Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1
Deadline: December 22, 2010 Deadline: December 31, 2010

Are You Eligible? To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1800Wheelchair.ca is proud to announce our first A. As of December 31, 2010 deadline, be under 25
scholarship award. Following the success of our US years of age
sister site, who established their scholarship in 2006,
the 1800wheelchair.ca scholarship will award two $500 B. Be currently a senior in high school or in your first
scholarships each year. year of university or college

Participants must meet the following criteria: C. Be a resident of Canada or the United States

1. Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or D. Answer two essay questions.


university in Canada
Essay Questions:
2. Age sixteen (16) years or older
1. In under 1000 words:
3. Legal resident of Canada or hold a valid student visa “Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?”

4. Carry a status of “Good Standing” 2. In under 500 words:


Describe your career plans, goals and personal
5. Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of ambitions.
at least 3.0
To apply for the Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship, please
6. Submit their essay by 5:00 p.m. EST on December write your scholarship essay in Microsoft Word or, if
22th, 2010 you do not have Microsoft Word, in Google office, the
latter is free to use on the Internet. After you are
More Info: finished the writing process, please attach it to an email
http://www.1800wheelchair.ca/scholarship/ and send it to:

studentaward@fitnessexercises.tv.

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http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php

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Youth Scholarship Program The Dupont Challenge

Organization: Nicodemus Wilderness Project Organization: Dupont


Scholarship Amount: $850 Scholarship Amount: $5000
Number of Awards: 3 Number of Awards: 6
Deadline: December 31, 2010 Deadline: January 31, 2011

Three scholarships totaling $850 will be awarded What interests you in the exciting and ever-changing
annually to the authors of the top Apprentice Ecologist world of science? Where do your interests lie and what
essays. By registering and submitting your essay, you subjects would you like to explore in greater detail?
will automatically be considered for a scholarship. Be What application of scientific thought or research do
sure to include your full contact information (always you believe can help solve some of the challenges of
private) when registering so that we can process any today's complex world? What kind of technology
scholarships/awards that you may win. Scholarships fascinates you? What future uses do you see for an
are available to any student (ages 13 to 21) who is a improved version of existing technology? And where in
candidate for a degree/diploma at a primary, the world of science might YOU fit in? Could a career in
secondary, or accredited post-secondary educational one of the sciences or in applied sciences await you?
institution from any country around the world. Think about it—write about it.

Here's how to become an official Apprentice Ecologist The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
and apply for a scholarship: gives you an opportunity to put your thoughts on
paper—not only expressing yourself, but also sharing
1. Conduct your own local environmental stewardship your ideas with others. The only limits—besides the
project. contest’s 1,000-word limit and other important rules—
are your own enthusiasm, your research, and your
2. Take a few digital photos of your project in action. interest in studying and presenting a fascinating aspect
of science or technology.
3. Write an essay about your project and what it meant
to you. More Info:
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4. Register and upload your favorite project photo along e_dupont_challenge_scholarship.php
with your essay.

Examples of projects that other Apprentice Ecologists


have completed in the past include:

1. Removing and recycling trash from a local park,


river, beach, or other natural area

2. Planting native trees at a school, local park, or in a


deforested area

3. Starting a community or school recycling program

4. Protecting a terrestrial or aquatic area for native


wildlife

More Info:
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Future Aces Foundation Scholarship RBC Royal Bank Scholarships

Organization: Future Aces Foundation Organization: Royal Bank of Canada


Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Scholarship Amount: $10,000
Number of Awards: 30 Number of Awards: 4
Deadline: January 31, 2011 Deadline: February 1, 2011

Annually, the Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Who Can Apply?


Foundation offers scholarships to students from across
Canada who exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities and 1. Students who are in their graduating year of High
who are in need of financial assistance to further their School or CEGEP students who will be enrolled full-
educational goals. time in a publicly funded Canadian university or college
in the Fall 2011 academic term
To apply students must meet the following criteria:
2. Undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a
1. Be a Canadian resident publicly funded Canadian university or college in the
2010/2011 academic year
2. Pursuing post-secondary education or training
3. Students with a disability who attend or are planning
3. Be between the ages of 16-24 to attend post-secondary school on a part-time basis.
Please see terms and conditions
4. Meet the service and financial criteria
4. Minimum cumulative GPA equivalent to a 70%
The due date for submissions is the last day in January average
each year.
5. Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Teams of Scholarship Committee Members assess the
application forms in February. All decisions of the Employees, directors, and officers of Royal Bank and
Committee Members are final. its subsidiaries and its scholarship administration
agencies and those with whom they are domiciled are
In April each recipient is honoured at our Scholarship not eligible for the RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for
Reception with a citizenship award and a minimum one Undergraduates.
thousand dollar ($1000) scholarship.
When can I apply?
To date, the Foundation has granted more than Applications are accepted starting on September 15,
$420,000 in scholarships. 2010 at noon EST. All applications are to be submitted
online.
The scholarships are funded and supported by
contributions from businesses, community What is the Deadline?
organizations, and individuals. The proceeds from our Deadline for applications: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at
two major fundraisers, our gala and golf tournament, 6:00 p.m. EST.
help support this project.
More Info:
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Dalton Camp Award Leonard Foundation Scholarships

Organization: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Organization: Leonard Foundation


Scholarship Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Number of Awards: 5 Number of Awards: 140
Deadline: March 15, 2011 Deadline: March 15, 2011

1. Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of 1. The Leonard Foundation scholarships are awarded
Canada may enter this essay contest except members to students enrolled or enrolling in an accredited
of the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Steering undergraduate degree program in a College or
Committee, retained consultants or business University in Canada. The institutions must be open to
associates, and members of the Selection Committee; all without restriction except for an academic standard.
as well as their immediate family members. Previous Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed
winners are ineligible. immigrants.

2. Essays shall be written in English, and shall not 2. Students must be enrolled in their first
exceed 2,000 words in length. undergraduate program as a full-time student. A
student is considered to be full-time if he/she has
3. Essays shall be submitted using one of the following enrolled for a program's full year credit. Only students
two methods: pursuing a B.Ed or M.Div are eligible for continuing
support.
A. Completing the online submission form located at
http://www.friends.ca/DCA/essay-submission. Please 3. All applicants will be considered but preference will
ensure you have saved a copy of your essay prior to be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy,
using the form; OR licensed elementary or secondary school teachers,
Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian
B. Sending a double-spaced Microsoft Word format Military College, members of the Engineering Institute
document as an e-mail attachment to the following of Canada and members of the Mining and
address: submissions@daltoncampaward.ca. Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Preference is also
given to those who have previously received an award
4. To be eligible, essays must be received before 8:00 from The Leonard Foundation.
pm EDT on March 15th, 2011. Entries will be
acknowledged upon receipt. 4. The value of the award is usually $1,000.00 for those
who do not need to set up a second residence to attend
5. Friends of Canadian Broadcasting will not enter into university and $1,500.00 for those who do. These
communication with entrants, other than to amounts may vary according to the final decisions of
acknowledge receipt of an entry at the time of the General Committee. Approximately 140 awards are
submission. made annually.

More Info: 5. Successful applicants are expected to obtain


http://www.friends.ca/DCA/rules employment during free time to help defray the costs of
their education. In addition, they must participate
regularly in athletic, fitness or military activities.
Personal qualities showing a potential for leadership
are also a requirement.

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Sears Canadian High School Design Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

Organization: Design Exchange/Sears Canada Organization: NUPGE


Scholarship Amount: $250 Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Number of Awards: 12 Number of Awards: 1
Deadline: March 25, 2011 Deadline: June 30, 2011

Design Exchange is proud to announce the 16th The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open
Annual Sears Canadian High School Design to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first
Competition. The aim of the competition is to promote year of a Canadian public post-secondary education
the study and awareness of various design disciplines institution full-time in 2011-2012 and who are the
in schools across Canada. The competition is open to children of, or foster children of, a member of the
all high school students, at the junior (grades 10 and National Union of Public and General Employees.
below) and senior (grades 11 and above) levels. Prizes
will be awarded at the two levels, in each of the four It will be awarded for the best 750-1,000 word essay
categories – Industrial Design - Task Light, Fashion on: The importance of quality public services in
Design - Reclaimed T-Shirt, Architecture / Interior enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Design - Refueling Station, and Graphic Design - 2011
Competition Certificate. For information and/or application forms, contact:

Students can work individually or in teams, though the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
numbers in each team will be taken into consideration National Union of Public and
by the judges. Students may submit more than one General Employees
entry as long as they are in separate categories. 15 Auriga Drive
Nepean, Ontario K2E 1B7
All entries will be judged in April 2011 by a panel of
professional designers and / or design educators. If the Tel: (613) 228-9800
design entries do not meet the requirements, the panel
reserves the right not to award a winner for that More Info:
category. All decisions made by the panel are final. http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships

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The Scholarship for Aboriginal The Scholarship for Visible Minorities


Canadians
Organization: NUPGE
Organization: NUPGE Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Number of Awards: 1
Number of Awards: 1 Deadline: June 30, 2011
Deadline: June 30, 2011
The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is
The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter
open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary
enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2011-2012 and who are the
education institution full-time in 2011-2012 and who are children of, or foster children of, a National Union of
the children of, or foster children of, a National Union of Public and General Employees member.
Public and General Employees member.
It will be awarded for the best 750-1,000 word essay
It will be awarded for the best 750-1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in
on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.
enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.
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Tommy Douglas Scholarship BBG Communications Scholarship

Organization: NUPGE Organization: Breylan Communications


Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1
Deadline: June 30, 2011 Deadline: June 30, 2011

Each year, the National Union of Public and General The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for
Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are
reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. currently in or will be attending an institution of higher
They are open to the children of the National Union’s education in the Fall of 2011.
340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary
education. Value: $1,000

The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to Deadline: June 30, 2011 (11:59 ET)
all students who plan to enter the first year of a
Canadian public post-secondary education institution To be considered eligible for the BBG Communications
full-time in 2011-2012 and who are the children of, or Scholarship you must:
foster children of, a National Union of Public and
General Employees member. A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2011

It will be awarded for the best 750-1,000 word essay B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which
on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making can be found on the application page, prior to the June
Canada a more just and equitable society. 30, 2011 deadline.

More Info: C) Be a Resident of the United States or Canada.


http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships
D) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies
remaining at the time of the award

E) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

The scholarship winner will be announced on or around


July 30, 2011 and will be posted on this website
immediately after. All applications must be received by
11:59pm ET on June 30. No late applications will be
reviewed.

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Mount Allison University


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About
Mount Allison University, or MTA, is mostly an undergraduate
Canadian liberal arts and science university that is situated in
Sackville, New Brunswick. Established in 1839, its motto comprises
three words: “Litterae, Religio, Scientia” (Writing, Divinity, and
Knowledge). Mount Allison is considered to be one of the richest
universities in Canada on a per student basis.

Useful Links:

Home Page: www.mta.ca/


Admissions: www.mta.ca/apply/academics/dates.html
Contact Info Quick Facts Financial Aid: www.mta.ca/apply/money_matters/scholarships.html
Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/mount_allis
65 York St. TUITION: $7,000 on_university_scholarships.php
Sackville, NB STUDENTS: 2,100 More Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Allison_University
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Student Services and Student Life


The campus offers the following student support services: Academic, Counselling, Student Providers, Student Support, Academic
Newsletter, SHARE, Chapel, Program Advisor, New Student Orientation, Mature Students, Students with Disabilities, Career
Resources for Students, Student Health Centre, Medical Insurance, and Academic Mentors.

The school’s weekly newspaper is the Argosy, and the campus radio station is the CHMA-FM. Student clubs are as diverse as the
students who study in the campus. There are some clubs who are more related to specific studies, while some have leisure, social,
and community-related motives. Some of the clubs open to students are: Astronomy Society, Athletes in Action, Best Buddies,
Birdiemaniacs, Black Tie Productions, Buddhist Club (SGI), Celtic Society, Debating Society, French Club/Le Cercle Francais,
Garnet & Gold Musical Theatre Society, Geography & Environmental Studies Society, Global Medical Brigades (Mt. A.), Habitat for
Humanity (Mount Allison Chapter), Haidong Gumdo Society (Mount Allison), International Beverage Appreciation Soc., International
Relations Society, Jewish Students' Association (JSA), Journalists for Human Rights, Judo Club (Mount Allison), Society of All
Nations (SAN), Sociology Society, Theatre for Social Change, and Water Polo Club.

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location


MTA is attractive to international students because of its popularity, small ratio of class to student size, collegiality, and academic
standards. Locally, the college has around 2,000 students who come from every province in Canada. The campus also has housing
facilities for its students, and 90% of incoming freshmen are guaranteed a slot.

The school recommends students live on the campus, as it helps students for study groups, gain new friendships, and have fun
experiences, like movie nights, intramural sports, and other events. All buildings are co-educational, with available phones, mail, and
internet access. It also has wing-to-wing integrated bathrooms. Most of the rooms are single, ensuite, or double accommodation
styles. Its newly-built residence is Campbell Hall, a CBIP Awardee for its environmental features, which offers ensuite bathrooms and
large single rooms. Cuthbertson House, is another residential building which advocates environmentally sustainable policies that
makes living more eco-friendly.

Students who are just starting or are returning can choose from these options: Windsor Hall, Thornton House (Upper-year students,
Transfer and International Students), Pavilion Bousquet, Hunton House, Harper Hall, Edwards House, Cuthbertson Sustainable
Residence, Campbell Hall, Bigelow House, Bermuda House, and Bennett House. Meal plans are also available for everyone. They
can choose from Aramark, Golden A Café and the Flying Bean Café in the Library.

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Bell Scholarships Confederation Scholarships

Value: $48,000 Value: $20,000


Number of Awards: 11 Number of Awards: 10

Established in 2002 as the premier entrance The Mount Allison Confederation Scholarships are
scholarship at Mount A, the Bell Scholarship celebrates some of the newest and are among the top
students who have demonstrated strong academic scholarships Mount A offers. The Confederation
ability, leadership potential, volunteer work, Scholarships are unique in that they celebrate top
extracurricular activities, work experience, and good applicants from each Canadian province and territory,
citizenship. as well as top international applicants who not only
have high academic records, but who also display a
Mount Allison students have benefited from the commitment to good citizenship and community
generous contributions to the University made by the outreach.
Bell Family (and the Bell Endowment Funds) over the
years. Their generous support, through such The Mount Allison Confederation Scholarships are full-
scholarships as the Marguerite Deinstadt scholarships, tuition entrance scholarships available to new students
the Ralph Pickard Bell scholarships, Mary Emerancy across Canada and are renewable at $5,000 annually
Pickard scholarship and various bursaries, has helped over four years.
finance the academic careers of hundreds of Mount
Allison students over the last 50 years, with 1. One top student from each Canadian province and
scholarships and other forms of financial support. one from the territories will be selected.

2. Two scholarships are available for students from


Herbert S. Sharp Scholarship each Maritime province.

3. Two additional scholarships are offered to


Value: $2,000 International Baccalaureate program graduates.
Number of Awards: 5
4. Two scholarships for domestic tuition fees are
These scholarships were established by Herbert S. offered to international students.
Sharp, Class of 1890 at Mount Allison, to be awarded
to young men and women who were born in New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island, who
are protestant, with preference given to members of the Leta G. Hill Scholarship
United Church of Canada and to applicants from Prince
Edward Island. Recipients must declare that they will Value: $40,000
abstain from the use of tobacco in any form. Number of Awards: 1

There is a strong financial need component to this The Leta G. Hill Scholarship was established by
award and students must have a recommendation from Charles Hill in loving memory of his wife, Leta. The
their minister. These $2,000 scholarships are award is valued at $40,000 and is paid in four annual
renewable for each year of study if the student installments of $10,000.
maintains a GPA of 3.3 on a full course load.
The scholarship is awarded to a student from Nova
Scotia, with preference to students in Colchester
County or East Hants County, who have demonstrated
financial need and declare the intent to study medicine.

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New Brunswick Community College


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About
New Brunswick Community College is a public community college
that was established in 1968. Today, its full-time student population is
near 4,000 with around 10,000 additional students. Its goal is to
“provide students with outstanding education in an intimate and
personal setting.” They will also work closely with qualified faculty
who have solid academic credentials and real-life experience in their
fields.

Useful Links:

Home Page: www.nbcc.nb.ca


Contact Info Quick Facts Admissions: www.nbcc.ca/content/?id=558
Financial Aid: www.nbcc.ca/content/?id=578
470 York Street TUITION: $2,600 Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/new_bruns
Fredericton, NB STUDENTS: 4,000 wick_community_college_scholarships.php
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Student Services and Student Life


The College offers the following services to students: Accommodations (Accommodations Guidelines, Renters Check List, Listings);
Student Counselling; Students with Disabilities; Daycare Services (College Of Craft And Design Childcare, Fredericton Childcare,
Miramichi Childcare, Moncton Childcare, Saint John Childcare, St. Andrews Childcare, and Woodstock Childcare); Student
Employment Centre; and Student Representative Council.

The Student Representative Council are the leaders, supporters, and organizers of the extra-curricular activities for students. Most of
these activities are held at the NBCC campus, and the council is represented by a President and an executive as well as
representatives from every class at the campus. Some of the activities that the Council organizes are: Orientation, Winter carnival,
Spring fling, Graduation, Sports, Karaoke nights, Video game nights, and Fundraisers. The Council of Student Executives is a group
of SRC executives from all NBCC campuses and they serve as representatives of the entire NBCC student body.

Graduates who would like to become a part of the New Brunswick’s Alumni can join the NBCC Alumni Association. Its branches are
at Woodstock, St. Andrews, Saint John, Moncton, Miramichi, and Fredericton. Some of the benefits of becoming an alumnus include:
networking, educational events, reunions, unlimited opportunities to rekindle and renew friendships, and a lifelong connection to the
community college.

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location


The College has campuses in St. Andrews, Saint John, Moncton, Miramichi, Woodstock, Dieppe, the College of Craft and Design
and Fredericton Centre, both in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The campus provides students access to libraries, look-up policies,
student handbooks, and calendar of programs.

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New Brunswick Community College Wage Gap Action Plan Scholarships


Entry Scholarships
Value: $2,600
Value: $1,000 Number of Awards: 57
Number of Awards: Varies
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Students who are residents of New Brunswick and
All Anglophone and Francophone high school students accepted for the fall session or winter session into an
accepted into a program at any New Brunswick eligible program of study, whether you are continuing
Community College campus are eligible. your education or re-entering the school system as a
mature student, may qualify for one of these
Selection Criteria: scholarships. (The eligible programs of study are
Academic Record (40%) subject to change annually in the spring.)
Extra-curricular Activities(30%)(Candidates must prove
leadership involvement in student activities.) Selection Criteria:
Financial Need(30%)(Financial need will be an Applicants must be accepted into a designated
important consideration.) program.
Applicants must answer in an essay the four questions
Selection Committee: outlined on the eligibility guidelines page.
Each high school will be responsible for organizing its
own selection committee. Applicants must submit application forms, by May 31
for the Fall session or November 30 for the Winter
Applicants must submit NBCC Entry Scholarship session, to the:
application forms and supporting documents to their
School Guidance Center before May 27. Scholarships Coordinator
Quality and Shared Services
Distribution as follow: Department of Post-Secondary Education500
$500 at the beginning of the school year, Beaverbrook Court, 5th floor, Suite 500
$500 at the beginning of the second semester upon Fredericton, NB E3B 5X4
successful completion of the first semester.
Distribution as follow:
Half of the value of the tuition at the beginning of the
school year, Second half of the value of the tuition at
Ron Smyth Memorial Scholarship the beginning of the second session upon successful
completion of the first session.
Value: $1,500
Number of Awards: Varies

Selection Criteria:
Scholarships for outstanding community leadership will
be open to candidates attending any post-secondary
institution with priorities given to: local area high school
students, members of the Zone 5 Hockey Officials and
their families, students attending NBCC Moncton,
graduate from a local area high school.

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St. Thomas University


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About
The St. Thomas University was established in 1910. It is a public and
Catholic “liberal arts” institution that offers undergraduate degrees to
students. It shares the college hill area in Fredericton with the
University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus, and they both
share the resources for their libraries, and student unions. Students
from both colleges have the added option of taking a number of
classes from either college.

Useful Links:

Home Page: stu.ca


Admissions: stu.ca/stu/future_students/specifics/requirements/requ
Contact Info Quick Facts irements.aspx
Financial Aid: stu.ca/stu/future_students/specifics/scholarships/schol
51 Dineen Drive TUITION: $5,000 arships.aspx
Fredericton, NB STUDENTS: 2,800 Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/st_thomas_
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Student Services and Student Life


The university offers the following services: Academic Advising, Admissions, Athletics, Banking, Campus Ministry, Career Resource
Centre, Computer Labs, Counselling Services, Day Care, Extracurricular Activities, Food/Restaurants, JOBS Programme, Libraries,
Medical Services, Services for Student Accessibility, Shopping, Student Advocate, Transportation, Tutoring, and Writing Service.

St. Thomas University shares its Student Union building with the University of New Brunswick. It has a Student Advocate which helps
solve problems inside and outside the campus, and they provide legal advice to students. The SafeWheels program offers free taxi
services for students who are getting out of the campus at night. It operates from 9:30pm to 11:30 pm, Sundays to Thursdays. The
Used Book Room is located in James Dunn Hall, where it offers a large collection of books at affordable prices. Students can also
sell their books here. The Campus Police maintain order and security at campus events. The Bus Pass allows full-time students to
use the bus service (on any Fredericton Transit bus route) any time. The Help Desk provides students free phone calls, fax services,
bus schedules, first aid kits, office supplies, directions, and other practical help. Aside from these, the Student Union acts as an
external lobbyist for students, representing them in addressing their most important needs and rights to the government. The Student
Union also offers Student Groups and Societies to make the student’s stay more enjoyable. Some of them include: AIESEC,
Amnesty International, Best Buddies, Campus Ministry, French Society, Habitats for Humanity, Humanitarian Aid Society, Human
Rights Society, Independent Film Society, Journalism Society, STUISA (International Student Association), STUSAC (St. Thomas
University Student Athlete Council), STU Volunteer Tutoring Society, Theatre St. Thomas, UNB/STU Catholic Students Association,
UNB/STU Fencing Club, UNB/STU REDS Cheerleading, UNB/STU Rowing Club, and the Varsity Christian Fellowship.

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location


There are six academic buildings in the campus. They are the Brian Mulroney Hall, Margaret Norrie McCain Hall, Holy Cross House,
James Dunn Hall, George Martin Hall, and Edmund Casey Hall. Many recent developments have been added to the university, such
as the Welcome Centre (admissions), Brian Mulroney Hall (student areas, faculty offices, and classrooms), Chatham Hall
(residence), and Margaret Norrie McCain Hall. The J.B. O’Keefe Fitness Centre has a state of the art gymnasium that offers its
students free cardio and weight training facilities, squash courts, basketball courts, gyms, tennis courts, pools and outdoor fields. The
campus has also gives students more access to computer labs which now provide free web access, word processing, and email. The
campus also offers in-campus residences to students. Some of these options include: Chatham Hall, Harrington Hall, Holy Cross
House, Rigby Hall, Windsor Street Houses, and Vanier Hall.

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Bishop Barry Entrance Scholarship Evelyn Sweezey Scholarship

Value: $1,000 Value: $18,000

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded annually, this scholarship honours the Students must maintain a minimum annual average of
memory of Bishop Thomas F. Barry, founder of St. 3.5 on 30 credit hours. Open to top-ranking students
Thomas University, Chatham, NB., 1910. Donors: entering first year. Academic excellence will be the sole
Priests of the Diocese of Saint John and other friends. basis of selection.

Chancellor's Scholarship Francis M. McLaughlin Scholarship

Value: $24,000 Value: $22,000


Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Students must maintain a minimum annual average of
One scholarship awarded annually to a student of 3.7 on 30 credit hours. Open to students of outstanding
outstanding academic ability and achievement entering academic ability and achievement entering first year.
first year. Students must maintain a minimum annual Academic excellence will be the sole basis of selection.
average of 3.7 on 30 credit hours. Selection will be
based on academic excellence, with attention given to
qualities of leadership and versatility. Fredericton Foundation Scholarship

Value: $500
Claire M. Elhatton Scholarship Number of Awards: 2

Value: $2,250 Eligibility:


Number of Awards: 2 Two scholarships to residents of the city of Fredericton
entering St. Thomas University. Selections are made
Eligibility: primarily on the basis of scholastic attainment and
Two scholarships awarded on the basis of academic financial need. Consideration will be given to
achievement and financial need to entering student contribution to extracurricular activities. Donor: The
from the Miramichi-Bathurst area. Fredericton Foundation Inc.

Gene Hayes Scholarship Eugene T. McCarthy Memorial


Bursary
Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: Varies Value: $2,000

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Several scholarships awarded to high school students One bursary to be awarded annually in memory of
entering St. Thomas University on the basis of Eugene McCarthy to a graduate of New Brunswick high
academic achievement. schools entering university. Selection criteria: financial
need and academic promise. Donor: Mrs. Verna
McCarthy.

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Geoffrey W. Vail Bursary Hazel Lahey Memorial Bursary

Value: $1,500 Value: $500


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility: Eligibility:
One bursary awarded annually to a student entering Awarded annually to a female student from the
university under the mature student admissions policy. Province of New Brunswick on the basis of financial
Among the selection criteria are financial need and the need.
potential for contributing to the quality of student life or
activities.
Irene Mulroney Entrance Scholarship
Grogan-Pace Scholarship
Value: $1,500
Number of Awards: 1
Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1 Eligibility:
One scholarship awarded annually to a student
Eligibility: entering St. Thomas University. This scholarship
One scholarship with the primary selection criteria honours the memory of Irene Mulroney, the mother of
including academic achievement and financial need. the former Prime Minister of Canada, the Right
Preference will be given to students from the Diocese Honourable Brian Mulroney. Selection criteria include
of Saint John. academic achievement and financial need.

Harrison McCain Scholarship James Alvin Keenan Memorial


Bursary
Value: $16,000
Value: $3,000
Eligibility: Number of Awards: 1
Open to Canadian high school graduates, selection
criteria include admission average of 80% or higher, Eligibility:
financial need, leadership qualities, and a recognized One bursary to be awarded to a student entering the
initiative in funding university education. Donor: the bachelor of education programme at St. Thomas
Harrison McCain Foundation. The required application University on the basis of financial need. To be eligible,
form may be found at stu.ca/mccain. students must demonstrate leadership, a passion for
teaching and a strong record of community
involvement. Preference will be given to students from
York and Carleton Counties.
Harry & Bessie Brown Bursary

Value: $500

Eligibility:
One bursary open to a Fredericton resident entering
the bachelor of social work programme. Donor: The
estate of Harry Brown.

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Judge J. Thomas Troy Memorial Maria McMahon Memorial Bursary


Scholarship
Value: $850
Value: $2,500 Number of Awards: 1
Number of Awards: 2
Eligibility:
Eligibility: One bursary awarded on the basis of financial need to
Two scholarships to be awarded annually on the basis a New Brunswick student entering St. Thomas
of academic record or financial need. University.

Katherine L. Roderick Scholarship Millennium Entrance Bursary

Value: $1,500 Value: $500 - $2,000


Number of Awards: 2 Number of Awards: Varies

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Two scholarships to be awarded annually to full-time These bursaries provide assistance to students in
students. This scholarship honours the memory of financial need and are funded by donations from
Katherine Louise Roderick, a student at St. Thomas alumni, faculty, staff and friends of St. Thomas
University from 1966-70. Open to women entering first University. The number of bursaries are determined on
year. an annual basis and are awarded to students entering
university for the first time with selection based on
financial information provided by the Canada Student
Loan Assessment or its equivalent. Entering students
who wish to be considered for a Millennium Entrance
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Bursary must submit a letter to the Admissions Office
which outlines why they qualify.
Value: $2,500
Number of Awards: 2

Eligibility: Monsignor Donald C. Duffie Memorial


Two scholarships open to students from any diocese of Scholarship
the Province of New Brunswick who are registered full-
time at the University. Selection criteria include Eligibility:
academic achievement, financial need and potential for Awarded to a student entering St. Thomas University in
contributing to the mission of St. Thomas University. memory of Monsignor Donald C. Duffie, president of
Donor: Knights of Columbus. the University, 1961-75. Among the selection criteria
are character, academic achievement and contribution
to student life. This scholarship is supported by the
Duffie Endowment Fund established, May 1989.

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Mrs. P.M. McMahon Scholarship Pepsi Scholarship

Value: $2,500 Value: $2,500


Number of Awards: 2 Number of Awards: 2

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Two scholarships awarded annually with a preference Open to graduates from New Brunswick high schools.
to Moncton area students. Two scholarships awarded annually on the basis of
scholastic attainment. Donor: Pepsi Bottling Group
(Canada).
Msgr. George W. Martin Scholarship

Value: $20,000 President's Scholarship


Number of Awards: 2
Value: $18,000
Eligibility: Number of Awards: Varies
Two scholarships awarded annually to students of
outstanding academic ability and achievement entering Eligibility:
first year. Students must maintain a minimum annual Students must maintain a minimum annual average of
average of 3.7 on 30 credit hours. Selection will be 3.5 on 30 credit hours. Open to top-ranking students
based on academic excellence with attention given to entering first year. Academic excellence will be the sole
qualities of leadership and versatility. This award basis of selection.
honours Monsignor George W. Martin, an alumnus who
served the University with distinction for 41 years, and
was president from 1975-1990.
Rev. T.A. MacDonald Scholarship

Value: $1,000
Rev. Raymond Hawkes Scholarship Number of Awards: 2

Value: $1,000 Eligibility:


Number of Awards: 1 Two scholarships honour the memory of the Rev.
Thomas A. MacDonald, C.S.B., native of Auburnville,
Eligibility: N.B., and long-time Basillian priest and educator.
Renewable for three more years with a minimum Selection criteria include scholastic achievement and
annual average of 3.3 on 30 credit hours. The financial need. Preference is given to applicants from
scholarship is named for the first diocesan rector of St. the Miramichi.
Thomas. Selection criteria include character,
leadership, and high scholastic standing in one of the
various Miramichi area high schools.

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Sherman Donovan Scholarship St. Thomas Student Leader


Scholarship
Value: $2,500
Number of Awards: Varies Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Entrance scholarships awarded annually to honour the Eligibility:
memory of parents Robert and Mary, and brother Renewable for three years with a minimum annual
Raymond Donovan. Selection criteria will include average of 3.0 on a minimum of 30 credit hours to a
scholastic achievement and financial need. Preference total of $8,000. Awarded in addition to the one-time
is given to applicants from Northumberland County, but guaranteed entrance scholarship. This scholarship is
limited to graduates of the schools included in School open to students with a minimum admissions average
District 16: Blackville High School, James M. Hill of 80% and who have taken leadership roles in their
Memorial High School, Miramichi Valley High School, high schools and communities either through
and North and South Esk Regional High School. Donor: extracurricular activities, volunteerism or demonstrated
Sherman Donovan. commitment to the benefit of others.

St Thomas Achievement Awards Vance Toner Hockey Scholarship

Value: $1,000 Value: Varies


Number of Awards: Varies Number of Awards: Varies

Eligibility: This scholarship honours Vance Toner, a former


Valued at $1,000 and guaranteed as a minimum Athletic Director at St. Thomas University, and is
amount to applicants with a first-semester or final offered to entering students who combine high
admissions average between 85% and 89%. academic achievement (as defined by the Admissions
Office) with athletic ability.

St. Thomas Advantage Awards


York Funeral Home Scholarship
Value: $500
Number of Awards: Varies Value: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Valued at $500 and guaranteed as a minimum amount Eligibility:
to applicants with first semester or final admissions One scholarship awarded annually to an entering
averages between 80% and 84%. student who is a graduate of Leo Hayes High School.
Selection criteria will include demonstrated academic
success and student leadership. Donor: The MacLeod
Family.

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The University of New Brunswick


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About
The University of New Brunswick was established in 1785 in New
Brunswick, as a non-denominational institution whose system was
taken from the democratic models of Scottish universities. The
university is located in Fredericton. Fredericton is the capital of the
Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is an important
cultural, artistic and educational centre.

Useful Links:

Home Page: www.unb.ca


Admissions: www.unb.ca/admissions/
Contact Info Quick Facts Financial Aid: www.unb.ca/scholarships/
Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/the_universi
P.O. Box 4400 TUITION: $6,000 ty_of_new_brunswick_scholarships.php
Fredericton, NB STUDENTS: 10,500 More Info: wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_New_Brunswick
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Student Services and Student Life


The University of New Brunswick offers various services to its students. They are: Academic Services, Bookstore, Math Help Centre,
Study Lounges, Tutors, Writing Centres, Technical Services (Computer Labs, Digital Camera Loaning, Mobile Video Production,
Wireless Connection), Administrative Services, Financial Aid Advising, Off Campus Housing, Parking, Residence, Entertainment
Services, Athletics, Clubs and Societies, Campus Newspaper (The Baron), and the Campus Radio Station, CFMH.

The university also caters to the development of the students through offering various activities to help them thrive and enjoy their
stay inside the campus. Among them are: Campus Contribution Transcript, which documents the past extra-curricular activities of its
students; Campus Ministry, a volunteer service of UNB Saint John Campus Ministry; Career and Personal Counselling, a supportive
counselling for academic, career, emotional, personal, or social concerns of students; Dental and Medical Insurance, Employment
Centre, which helps students and recent graduates to get permanent jobs or summer and part-time employment; Food Services, Lost
and Found (24 hour security, seven days a week) Peer Mentor, Safe Walk (arrangement for an escort around the campus), Student
Health Centre, which focuses on the disease prevention, education and wellness of students; Student Legal Aid (legal
representations for full-time students) and the Student Representative Council.

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location


The campus is popular because of its fall foliage, steep hill, and red-brick buildings. It is located in the Millidgeville neighborhood in
Tucker Park, just a few kilometers from the city's central business district. It is adjacent to New Brunswick's largest health care
facility, Saint Regional Hospital. Residences are provided to students, and they can choose between the Dr. Colin B. Mackay
Residence or St. James Dunn residential building. Dr. Colin B. Mackay was designed using the ideas of students, and it has 170
beds in double suites. It also includes two single bedrooms, private bath quarters, kitchenette that comes with a microwave and
refrigerator. Other amenities include TV rooms, study lounges, internet connections and laundry facilities. The Sir James Dunn
residential building has a dormitory style design that offers 70 beds in a majority of single rooms. It has a 24 hour quiet policy, so
students who prefer peace and quiet can choose to stay here.

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Lester Hoar Memorial Scholarship in Steeves Albert County Scholarship


Arts
Value: $2,000
Value: $3,000 Number of Awards: 1
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Male student from the County of Albert taking the BA
Awarded to a student beginning the Bachelor of Arts course at the University, who received high academic
undergraduate degree program upon graduation from a standing. One scholarship awarded every 4 years.
Saint John high school. Selection is based on
academic achievement. Preference will be given to a
student who has been actively involved in writing or
editing for his or her school newspaper.
Arthur D. Ganong Scholarship

Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Dr. W. Allan G. And Constance Young
McAndrew Scholarship Eligibility:
Awarded to an outstanding graduate of a New
Value: Varies Brunswick high school who is beginning an
Number of Awards: 1 undergraduate Business Administration degree
program at UNB. Preference will be given to students
Eligibility: who graduate from a Charlotte County high school.
Awarded to a Fredericton campus student who has Selection is made on the basis of academic
graduated from a Gloucester County high school and is performance and financial need. The applicants must
beginning an Arts degree program at UNB. Preference compose a short essay on Arthur D. Ganong to
may be given to a student who has demonstrated accompany the application. One scholarship awarded
scholastic achievement in French. every 4 years.

McLean Budden Entrance Scholarship Leadership Development Award

Value: $1,000 Value: $450


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Arts Awarded to a Saint John campus student entering the
degree program on the Fredericton campus. Selection Business Administration degree program. Selection will
will be made on the basis of scholastic attainment and be based on academic achievement and significant
financial need. involvement in extra-curricular activities at high school
and/or in the community. This award is to be given to a
student who will continue to make a positive
contribution to the life and spirit of the university and
community.

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J. Stephen MacLellan Scholarship Rodney Cooper Bursary in Computer


Science
Value: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1 Value: $700
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of academic performance and Eligibility:
financial need to a student who is a graduate of Awarded on the basis of financial need to a Fredericton
Riverview High School and is entering the Business campus student who is a graduate of a New Brunswick
Administration degree program at UNB. Should no high school and is beginning an undergraduate degree
candidate of this description exist in any given year, the program. The recipient must not be eligible for any
Scholarship may be awarded to a graduate of other UNB scholarship.
Riverview High School who is entering any degree
program at UNB, or failing that, a graduate of other
New Brunswick high schools, with preference to
Moncton area schools. Uday Gujar Scholarship for
Excellence in Computer Science

Value: $500
Maureen McCarthy Memorial Bursary Number of Awards: 1

Value: Varies Eligibility:


Number of Awards: 1 Awarded to a Fredericton campus student who is
beginning the Bachelor of Computer Science degree
Eligibility: program directly from a New Brunswick high school.
Awarded on the basis of financial need to a Fredericton Selection will be based on scholastic attainment and
campus student from Westmorland County who is financial need.
beginning the Bachelor of Business Administration
degree program. The recipient must demonstrate
successful academic performance.

MacLauchlan McKenzie Scholarship in


Computer Science
Computer Science Alumni Entrance
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Value: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies Eligibility:
Awarded to a Fredericton campus student enrolled in
Eligibility: the Bachelor of Computer Science degree program.
Awarded to full-time students who are entering the Selection is made on the basis of scholastic attainment
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree program and financial need.
or one of the BCS concurrent degree programs on the
Fredericton campus. Selections are made on the basis
of scholastic attainment; financial need may be taken
into consideration

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Professional Quality Assurance APEGNB Saint John Branch


Scholarship Scholarship

Value: $3,000 Value: $200


Number of Awards: 3 Number of Awards: 5

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded to students beginning an undergraduate Open to Saint John campus students entering the
degree program in the field of Computer Science Engineering degree program directly from a high school
directly from high school. within in the APEGNB Saint John Branch district, who
has not received another major award. Selections are
The recipient must be a New Brunswick resident, made on the basis of scholastic attainment and
according to the definition of the Provincial financial need.
government’s Student Financial Services Guidelines
and may also be offered summer employment with
Professional Quality Assurance after their first year at
UNB. Selection will be based on scholastic Ira Beattie/ADI Scholarship
achievement and financial need as well as suitability for
employment with Professional Quality Assurance.
Value: $2,500
A shortlist of candidates will be reviewed by Number of Awards: 1
Professional Quality Assurance. The scholarship will be
renewed for Year 2 as long as the recipient Eligibility:
demonstrates successful academic achievement and Awarded to a student from the Atlantic Provinces who
remains in a degree program in the field of Computer is beginning the Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Science. (Civil Engineering) degree program. Selection be based
on scholastic attainment and financial need.

APEGNB Entrance Scholarship


P. William Bishop Memorial
Value: $3,000 Scholarship
Number of Awards: 2
Value: Varies
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Open to students entering the Engineering or
Geoscience degree program directly from a New Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of scholastic attainment and
Brunswick high school.
financial need to a student who has graduated from a
high school in Canada, and is entering the Engineering
Selections are made on the basis of scholastic
attainment and financial need. degree program.

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Currie Undergraduate Scholarship in M. Patrick Gillin Ottawa Engineering


Engineering Scholarships

Value: $50,000 Value: $10,000


Number of Awards: 4 Number of Awards: 5

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded to students beginning a Bachelor of Awarded to students enrolled in the Engineering
Engineering degree program upon graduation from a degree program who have graduated from an Ottawa-
high school in any of the four Atlantic Provinces. The area high school. Selection will be made on the basis of
scholarships are intended to support the education of scholastic achievement. Financial need may be taken
future leaders. The applicants are therefore asked to into consideration.
submit an essay (not less than 250 words) giving the
Selection Committee an indication of their leadership
capabilities to date, including (but not limited to) school
and extra-curricular activities. Required in the essay is
Hamilton-Roberts Entrance
evidence of overcoming barriers or difficult situations.
Scholarship in Geomatics Engineering

Value: $2,500
Number of Awards: 1
John R. Dean ADI Scholarship
Eligibility:
Value: $4,000 Open to a Fredericton campus student from the
Number of Awards: 1 Maritime provinces entering Geomatics Engineering.
Selection is made on the basis of scholastic attainment
Eligibility: and financial need.
Awarded to a student, who has graduated from a New
Brunswick high school, and is beginning an
undergraduate degree program in Engineering on the
Fredericton campus. Selection is made with
consideration to scholastic attainment and financial Eric C. Garland Scholarship
need. The recipient may not hold additional
scholarships which in total value exceed $2,000. Value: $2,500
Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility:
Awarded to a Canadian student beginning the Bachelor
Ottis Logue/ADI Scholarship
of Science in Engineering (Civil) degree program.
Selection will be made primarily on the basis of the
Value: $2,500 student's demonstrated leadership and community
Number of Awards: 1 involvement during high school and secondarily on the
basis of the student’s scholastic achievement and
Eligibility: financial need.
Awarded to a student from the Atlantic Provinces who
is beginning the Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(Civil Engineering) degree program. Selection will be
based on scholastic attainment and financial need.

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A.W. McLaughlin Entrance 75th Anniversary Scholarship in


Scholarship in Geomatics Engineering Forestry

Value: $2,500 Value: $2,200


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Open to a Fredericton campus student entering the Awarded to a student beginning an undergraduate
Geomatics Engineering program, who is a graduate of degree program in Forestry or Forest Engineering who
a New Brunswick high school. Selection is made on the has graduated from high school with a high academic
basis of scholastic attainment, professional promise standing and who has demonstrated scholastic
and financial need. achievement in math and science.

Norval Hallett Otty Scholarship Dr. Ivan H. Crowell Scholarship in


Forestry
Value: $400
Number of Awards: 1 Value: Varies
Number of Awards: 2
Eligibility:
Awarded to a young man having highest standing on Eligibility:
entering UNB from the County of Kings. Should there Awarded to a Fredericton campus student who has
be no candidate in any given year, the interest shall graduated from a New Brunswick high school and is
accumulate from year to year until the next Kings beginning a Forestry degree program at UNB.
County man enters the University. Selection is based on scholastic attainment and
financial need.

Ivan F. Ronalds Engineering William MacNeill Scholarship


Scholarship
Value: $440
Value: $535 Number of Awards: 1
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Eligibility: A student with high academic standing who is
To be awarded annually to a graduate of Bathurst High beginning a program leading either to the degree of
School who is beginning an engineering undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Forestry or Bachelor of Science
degree program. Selection is made on the basis of in Forest Engineering.
scholastic attainment and financial need. Consideration
will be given to participation in extracurricular activities.

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Hon C.D. Richards Scholarship Gordon J. Glencross Scholarship

Value: $900 Value: $500


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded to a needy and deserving student beginning a Awarded primarily on the basis of academic
program leading either to the degree of Bachelor of performance and financial need, to a student beginning
Science in Forestry or the degree of Bachelor of an undergraduate degree program, who is a graduate
Science in Forest Engineering. of Bonar Law Memorial High School, Rexton, NB.

Mark Way Memorial Scholarship Fletcher Peacock Memorial


Scholarship
Value: Varies
Number of Awards: 1 Value: $650
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Awarded every five years, on the basis of scholastic Eligibility:
attainment and financial need, to a student on the Tenable at UNBSJ. Awarded on the basis of financial
Fredericton campus in the faculty of Forestry and need to students whose record shows they may benefit
Environmental Management . from a university education. Open to any New
Brunswick student.

Joseph G. Azar Scholarship


Ross Memorial Scholarship
Value: $4,000
Number of Awards: 1 Value: $5,000
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Awarded to a student who would otherwise not be able Eligibility:
to attend UNB without this financial assistance. The Awarded to a Fredericton campus student who is
recipient must be graduating from a high school in the beginning the Bachelor of Nursing degree program.
Maritime Provinces and beginning the Bachelor of Preference will be given to students from Kings County,
Science in Engineering or the Bachelor of Computer N.B. In the event that there are no eligible candidates
Science degree program on the Fredericton campus. from Kings County, students from New Brunswick will
Consideration will be given to scholastic attainment as be considered. Selection will be based on scholastic
well as the student's involvement in extracurricular attainment, financial need and involvement in extra-
activities. The recipient may retain this scholarship for curricular activities.
the duration of the undergraduate degree program as
long as s/he maintains Dean's List status and full-time The recipient must maintain a 3.0 grade point average
enrolment, and demonstrates continuing financial need in order to renew this scholarship each year.
for this award. One scholarship will be awarded every 4
years.

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Mary Anne Thomas Scholarship in Science Discovery Scholarship


Nursing
Value: Varies
Value: Varies Number of Awards: Varies
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Awarded to students who are entering the Bachelor of
Awarded to a Fredericton campus student who has Science degree program on the Fredericton campus.
graduated from a New Brunswick high school and is Selections are made on the basis of scholastic
beginning a Nursing degree program at UNB. Selection attainment; financial need may be taken into
is based on scholastic attainment and financial need. consideration.

Irene Weaver Memorial Entrance Nina Fairchild Simon Memorial


Scholarship Scholarship

Value: $500 Value: Varies


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: Varies

Eligibility: Eligibility:
Awarded to a deserving student entering the Nursing Up to 4 years. conditions: Selections are made on the
Program on the Saint John campus. Selection is made basis of scholastic attainment and financial need. The
on the basis of financial need and scholastic Scholarship is restricted to students attending UNB
attainment. Saint John.

Randolph E. Cox Scholarship


Mary Eileen Washburn Memorial
Value: $3,000 Scholarship
Number of Awards: 1
Value: Varies
Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility:
Worthy student beginning the undergraduate program
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Academic Eligibility:
merit and need will be considered. Awarded to a student beginning a Bachelor of Science
degree program on the Fredericton campus, who is a
graduate of a Fredericton high school. Selection is
made on the basis of scholastic attainment and
financial need.

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The Thomas R. Pattillo Memorial The Alden R. Clark Scholarship


Scholarship
Value: $1,400
Value: $470 Number of Awards: 1
Number of Awards: 1
The Alden R. Clark Scholarship in Business
The Thomas R. Pattillo Memorial Scholarship of $470 Administration is a renewable entrance scholarship of
was provided by the late Jennie A. Bentley (Acadia $1400 established by Dr. Alden R. Clark of Fredericton,
Ladies Seminary) of Truro, Nova Scotia, in memory of New Brunswick.
her grandfather, Thomas R. Pattillo (B.A. 1856).
It is available to a resident of the Province of New
The entrance scholarship is awarded on a renewable Brunswick who is entering the School of Business
basis every third or fourth year or as available to a Administration.
student in the School of Music.

The Harold R. Haley Scholarship


The Alexander L. Anderson
Scholarship Value: $635
Number of Awards: 1
Value: $320
Number of Awards: 1
The Harold R. Haley Scholarship of $635 is provided
annually by the family of the late Harold R. Haley.
A scholarship of $320 has been endowed by the late
Mrs. A. L. Anderson of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in
Preference is to be given to an entering student from
memory of her husband, the late Alexander L.
Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Reversion, if
Anderson, M.D. (Horton Academy, 1892), to be
necessary, is to a student from elsewhere in New
awarded to a qualified entrant from the Province of
Brunswick.
New Brunswick.

If a satisfactory record is maintained, the scholarship


will be continued for the same student throughout the
academic program. The Roy & Velma Tapley Scholarship

If in any year no student qualifies for the award, the Value: $920
sum may be used as bursary aid for needy and Number of Awards: 1
deserving students.
The Roy & Velma Tapley Scholarship is provided by
Dr. Donald Tapley for a superior entering student from
Hartland or Woodstock High Schools, chosen by the
University. Dr. Tapley has had a distinguished career
as a medical researcher and internist.

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Poster Design Competition Best Teen Chef Competition

The Art Institutes schools and Americans for the Arts The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition is a
Poster Design Competition 2011 is your chance to earn chance for competitors from across the United States
a full-tuition scholarship to study graphic design with and Canada to prepare a predetermined menu and
faculty and students who share your passion for color, have their work judged by a panel of professional
composition, and creativity. Even if you’re a qualifying chefs.
student interested in our other programs, you’re still
eligible to compete in this competition. Winners earn tuition scholarships to The International
Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes*, where students
If you’re a high school senior thinking of pursuing a learn from experienced chefs in professional kitchens.
creative education, let the theme “Life is better with art
in it” inspire you to design a poster that showcases your Eligibility:
talent. See if your work captures the imagination of the The Best Teen Chef Competition is open to high school
graphic design professionals who’ll judge the seniors in the United States and Canada (excluding
submission based on originality, visual impact, and Quebec) graduating in 2011 with a minimum 2.0
demonstration of basic design concepts. cumulative grade point average.

Enter your design at one of the more than 40 Art First Step: Local Competitions
Institutes schools, and you could move on as a local
winner to the finals—and your shot at a full- or partial- Selected contestants begin their quest to become Best
tuition scholarship. Teen Chef at local cook-off competitions, held at each
participating Art Institutes location. The first-place
Life is better with art in it. And your future will be winner from each local cook-off competition will receive
brighter with an education from an Art Institutes’ school a $3,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institutes school
propelling it. they represent in the competition and will advance to
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition finals.
Be sure to download The Art Institutes and Americans
for the Arts Poster Design Competition 2011 brochure The Big Prize: National Finals in Houston
below to find out more!
First-place local winners will be flown, along with one
More Info: parent or legal guardian, to Houston, TX, to compete in
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/poster-design- the national finals. Each finalist will prepare a meal
competition.aspx under the watchful eyes of professional chefs, and
have their creations judged on criteria including taste,
presentation, and culinary techniques.

More Info:
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/best-teen-
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Alumni Association Scholarship Board of Governors' Scholarship

Value: $4,000 Value: $2,000


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 1

Entering directly from high school. Enrolled in full- First year Student who graduated from high school the
course load (30 credits) in any undergraduate degree. previous June. Highest academic standing after
Minimum average of 90%. December evaluations. Enrolled full time (30 credits).

Involvement in extra-curricular activities must be


demonstrated (resume required). Applicant must
maintain 80 average for renewal. Must not be in receipt Campbell, Angus J. Memorial
of any other major scholarship, bursary, tuition waiver, Scholarship
or sponsored funding.
Value: $500
Number of Awards: 1
Aquinas, Sister Mary Memorial
Scholarship Entering directly from high school. Enrolled in full-
course load (30 credits) any undergraduate degree.
Value: $1,000 Minimum average of 75.
Number of Awards: 1

Entering directly from high school. Enrolled in full-


course load (30 credits) any undergraduate degree. Campbell, Reverend A. B. (Brooks)
Minimum average of 75. Memorial Scholarship

Value: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1
Canada Winter Games Volunteer
Commemorative Scholarships Entering directly from high school. Enrolled in full-
course load (30 credits) any undergraduate degree.
Value: $1,000 Minimum average of 75.
Number of Awards: 1

Entering directly from high school. Enrolled in full-


course load (30 credits) any undergraduate degree. Armishaw Memorial Scholarship
Minimum average of 75. Involved in student activities.
Value: $500
Number of Awards: 1

Entrance, awarded to a CBU student entering an


Engineering technology or Engineering Degree
program.

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The Bissett Scholarship Harrison McCain Scholarship

Value: $24,000 Value: $16,000


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: Varies

The scholarships were established by Mr. David Bissett The Harrison McCain foundation fund provides
with the intention of encouraging scholastic scholarships for entering high school students.
achievement by providing an incentive to capable high Scholarship values and renewal criteria vary with the
school students. Candidates for the Bissett Scholarship student's level of study in a programme. Total
must be graduating from Cole Harbour District High scholarship value is $16,000 over four years.
School in Nova Scotia and be eligible for admission to Scholarships will be given to students with
the first year of an undergraduate programme leading demonstrated financial need, a recognized initiative to
to a first degree at Dalhousie University. funding their own education who possess strong
leadership abilities.
They must also intend to pursue a programme of full-
time studies as Dalhousie. Candidates will be screened
for both the Bissett Scholarship and other entrance
awards and the higher amount will be offered.
Dalhousie Entrance Renewable
A nomination for a Bissett Scholarship will not interfere Scholarships
with consideration of the nominee for other University
scholarships. Value: $16,000 - $32,000
Number of Awards: Varies
A student may not, however, hold a Bissett Scholarship
and another Dalhousie scholarship at the same time. Students with 95% plus Adjusted Averages are
Students must be nominated by their school to be encouraged to submit a written response to a question
considered for this scholarship. (posted in mid-October on the
http://MoneyMatters.dal.ca website) for consideration of
our top renewable scholarships. Based on the Adjusted
Average and score of the written response, renewable
Dalhousie Alumni Leadership scholarships are offered in the following amounts:
Scholarships
1. $32,000 ($8,000/year - Chancellors)
Value: $1,000 - $2,000 2. $20,000 ($5,000/year)
Number of Awards: Varies 3. $16,000 ($4,000/year)

A student who is awarded a Dalhousie Entrance


A small number of these scholarships, ranging in value
Renewable Scholarship is not eligible to also receive a
from $1,000 to $2,000, are open to entering students
non-renewable Dalhousie Entrance Scholarship
who have achieved a good scholastic record at high
school. An admissions average of at least 80.0 percent
is required.

Candidates must have played a leadership role in


extracurricular activities such as community service,
student government, athletics, or the visual or
performing arts.

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Atlantic Scholars Awards Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship

Value: $37,600 Value: $1,000


Number of Awards: 5
The $1,000 Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship is
Atlantic Scholars Awards will provide tuition (for the awarded to a student from Musquodoboit Rural High
respective program of study) and residence costs (at School enrolled in the first or second year of any
shared room rate, for as long as the recipient chooses program of study at NSAC. Selection criteria is based
to live in residence). on academic performance, financial need, and
community leadership. A student may not receive this
The scholarship does not cover meals, books and award more than once.
student fees. In order to qualify for the value of the
shared room portion of room and board fees, the
recipient must reside in residence for the full academic
year, each year the scholarship is held. Students Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary
entering either technical or degree programs at the
college are eligible. Value: $2,000

Only those applicants who have achieved a minimum Farmers Dairy awards a $2,000 bursary to a student in
average of 85.0% on the courses required for any year of any program at NSAC who is a family
admission shall be considered. Selection criteria member of a Farmers Dairy shareholder or employee.
include academic performance (on courses required for The bursary is named in memory of Doug Bailey, a
admission), geographic distribution (in most years at former President and CEO. Selection criteria include
least one scholarship will be awarded to a student from leadership and extra-curricular and community
each of the Atlantic Provinces), extra curricular activity, activities, financial need and a sound academic record.
and a recommendation from an official representative
(e.g. Guidance Counsellor) of the high school or other
previously attended post secondary educational
institution. Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia
Bursary
The Atlantic Scholars Awards are tenable for a
maximum of four years. These scholarships are Value: $1,000
renewed by maintaining an annual average of 85.0%.
Recipients of Atlantic Scholars Awards are not eligible The Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia $1000 bursary
to receive other guaranteed entrance scholarships. is awarded to a Nova Scotia student at NSAC who
Recipients of renewed Atlantic Scholars Awards are shows a demonstrated interest in pursuing the study of
also not eligible for internally selected In-Program poultry. Preference will be given to applicants with a
scholarships. farming background. Students in all years of study are
eligible. A student may not receive this scholarship
The Atlantic Scholars Awards are valued at more than once.
approximately $9,400 for the first year and have a
potential total value over four years of $37,600. The
actual value is dependent on the number of courses
taken and whether the residence portion is accepted.

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Potash Corp Bursaries SaskEnergy Awards

Value: $1,000 Value: $1,000


Number of Awards: 50 Number of Awards: 25

Eligibility: Eligibility:
1. Be enrolled full time in a designated program; 1. Be enrolled full time in a designated program;
2. Have completed their last secondary grade at a 2. Have completed their last secondary grade at a
Saskatchewan high school; Saskatchewan high school;
3. Be 30 years of age or younger at time of the 3. Be 30 years of age or younger at time of the
program's commencement program's commencement

Selection Criteria: Selection Criteria:


1. Academic Achievement (100% weighting) as 1. Academic Achievement (100% weighting) as
reflected in the grade point average of all classes reflected in the grade point average of all classes
required for completion of the program's required for completion of the program's

Crown Investment Corporation SaskPower Industry Awards


Bursary
Value: $3,000
Value: $5,000
Number of Awards: 8
Number of Awards: 20
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
1. Be enrolled full time in a designated program;
1. Be enrolled full time in a designated program;
2. Have completed their last secondary grade at a
2. Have completed their last secondary grade at a
Saskatchewan high school;
Saskatchewan high school;
3. Be 30 years of age or younger at time of the
3. Be 30 years of age or younger at time of the
program's commencement
program's commencement
Selection Criteria:
Selection Criteria:
1. Academic Achievement (100% weighting) as
1. Academic Achievement (100% weighting) as
reflected in the grade point average of all classes
reflected in the grade point average of all classes
required for completion of the program's
required for completion of the program's

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StFX President’s Scholarships Daniel Cordeau Scholarship

Value: $32,000 Value: Full Tuition


Number of Awards: Varies Number of Awards: Varies

StFX President’s Scholarships are for entering students Daniel Cordeau Scholarships are for students from
who demonstrate the qualities and values honored at Cape Breton entering a full-time undergraduate
StFX: high academic success, leadership and Bachelor or Arts program. Full tuition, renewable for
dedication in service to others. three years if student maintains a minimum average.

Renewable for four years at $8,000 per year. Preference given to students active in their Catholic
parish. Financial need may be taken into consideration.

Entrance Scholarship
Paul Wacko Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1,000 - $3,500 Award
Number of Awards: Varies
Value: $4,500
$4,000 Entrance Scholarships are awarded to all Number of Awards: Varies
applicants with an average of 90% or higher (based on
Paul Wacko Memorial Scholarship Award is for
first-term, grade 12 marks).
students from Northern Alberta who plan to attend St.
Renewable for four years at $1,000 per year. Francis Xavier University full time.

Preference will be given to graduates from Edmonton.


Scholarship Awards of up to $1,500 will be granted and
renewable for up to three additional years, if the
Barry O’Leary Leadership Award candidate completes 30 credits per year with a 70% or
higher average and is approved by the committee.
Value: Full Tuition
Number of Awards: Varies
Dr. Ed O’Connor Scholarship
Barry O’Leary Leadership Award is for students from
Ottawa, Gloucester, Nepean and Kanata who
demonstrate financial need and who wish to enroll in Value: $20,000
the Faculty of Arts or the School of Business. Number of Awards: Varies

Full tuition for the first two years, provided student Dr. Ed O’Connor Scholarship is awarded to residents of
achieves a minimum average of 70% and is enrolled the Province of Alberta on the basis of academic
full-time. proficiency, athletic achievement, citizenship and need.

Renewable for $5,000 each academic year to a


maximum of four years of undergraduate study.

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Entrance Leadership Awards Universiade '83 Scholarship


Competition Competition

Value: $1,000 - $20,000 Value: $2,000


Number of Awards: 100 + Number of Awards: 30

The Entrance Leadership Awards program recognizes Eligibility


students who demonstrate exceptional leadership The Universiade '83 Scholarship Competition is open to
through school and community involvement while Entrance students. To be eligible, students must:
maintaining superior academic standing. Approximately
100 awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 are 1. Be in full-time attendance at the University of Alberta
available each year. as of September,
Eligibility 2. Have demonstrated excellence in athletics (CIS or
FISU Sports) or have demonstrated excellence in a fine
This competition is open to students entering the U of A arts program in the Faculty of Arts,
from high school. To compete for a Leadership Award, 3. Be pursuing excellence in athletics or fine arts during
you must: the current academic year,
4. Have superior academic achievement.
1. Be entering an undergraduate degree program at the
University of Alberta in September 2011
2. Possess exceptional leadership qualities as
demonstrated by community service and involvement JOSEPH AND MARIA DOBISH
3. Have an award average of 80% or higher based on SCHOLARSHIP
Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 final marks.
Value: $500-$5,000

The Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition


offers over $14 million in scholarships
Eldon Foote Track and Field
To be eligible to compete for an Academic Excellence
Value: $10,000 Scholarship, you must:

Two scholarships are available each year. To be 1. Have an award average of 80% or higher.
eligible, applicants must: 2. Plan to attend the University of Alberta in September
2011.
1. Demonstrate outstanding athletic accomplishment in
track and field (preference is given to international,
national, and provincial standards respectively)
2. Have a minimum Grade 12 award average of 80%
3. Be Alberta residents
4. Have attended Grades 10, 11, and 12 in Alberta and
graduated from an Alberta high school within two years
of attending the U of A
5. Become a member of the Pandas or Golden Bears
Track and Field Teams

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President's Entrance Scholarships Secondary School Students


Entrance Scholarships
Value: $2,500
Number of Awards: Varies Value: $5,000-$40,000
Number of Awards: Varies
UBC recognizes the academic achievements of high-
school and post-secondary students through the UBC attracts some of the most talented high school
President's Entrance Scholarships (PES). There is no and college/university transfer students in the world.
separate application; students are selected for a PES We honour the achievements of our incoming
based on their admission average. You will find out if Canadian students through the Major Entrance
you have been awarded a President's Entrance Scholarship program, the most prestigious award
Scholarship, and the value of that scholarship, when available to students entering UBC.
you receive your offer of admission from UBC.
Major Entrance Scholarships recognize students who
To be eligible, you must be entering studies at UBC excel across the board and who have demonstrated
from a high school, college, university, or technical academic and leadership achievements in the arts,
institute. Please note that if you have attended UBC community, athletics, and academics. They are
previously, you are not eligible. available to students entering UBC from secondary
school or from college or university.
Your President's Entrance Scholarship is based on
your average at the point of admission and is confirmed Steps for Students:
in your admission offer letter. Changes to your average
will not affect your award level. 1. Download the application form and receive
counsellor's approval before beginning the application
process.

Aboriginal Awards 2. Acquire Nomination Form and Statement of Grades


from principal/counsellor.
Value: $1,000 +
Number of Awards: 60 3. Obtain references from a teacher and member of the
community.
In addition to the University's general award programs,
UBC has over 60 awards specifically for Aboriginal 4. Complete the Student Form, Personal Essay and
students and students pursuing Aboriginal-relevant Statement of Activities.
coursework.
5. Collect all parts of the nomination package and
Am I eligible? submit to Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

To determine your eligibility for Aboriginal scholarships,


download the application form and review the
requirements.

How do I apply?

You can download the application form on the UBC


Awards, Fees & Finances Aboriginal students web
page.

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Chancellor's Club Scholarships Seymour Schulich Scholarships


and Awards
Value: $40,000
Number of Awards: 10 Value: $50,000
Number of Awards: 24
Chancellor's Club creates opportunities to attract and
support extraordinary students who raise the quality of Students entering their first year in the Schulich School
learning and standard of excellence at the University of of Engineering who will be admitted to the U of C based
Calgary. Chancellor's Club Scholarships are available on their high school grades are eligible to apply.
to students entering their first year of post-secondary Students must be entering the Fall term at the
studies who will be admitted to the university on the University of Calgary.
basis of their high school grades.
7 awards at $10,000 each (renewable in years 2 & 3 at
These awards are for students with an exceptional $10,000) are offered to students whose permanent
academic record. Applicants require a minimum home address is within 100 kilometres of the Calgary
average of 88.00% throughout high school and a strong city centre
indication of academic promise to be considered. A
scholarship average will be calculated based on grade 5 awards of $20,000 each (renewable in years 2 & 3 at
10, 11 and completed grade 12 courses or equivalent $15,000) are offered to students whose permanent
for non-Alberta students; comparable IB courses may home address and high school from which they will
also be used. Out-of-province students must submit a graduate are at least 100 kilometres from the Calgary
transcript indicating courses taken, units completed and city centre
grade earned. Alberta student grades will be obtained
electronically by the Awards office.

High School Awards

Value: $7,000
Dean's Merit Admission Awards Number of Awards: 300

Value: $500 High School Awards in the form of scholarships (based


Number of Awards: 10 on academic merit) and bursaries (based on financial
need, academic merit may also be a factor) are
Offered to students admitted directly from high school available to students entering their first year of post-
who are entering first year in any undergraduate secondary studies who will be admitted to the university
program in the Faculty of Communication and Culture on the basis of their high school grades.
at the University of Calgary. All students who have a
final admission average of 90.0% or higher will receive Generally, recipients must have achieved above
this award in recognition of high academic average grades in five appropriate 20-level (grade 11)
achievement. courses or equivalent for non-Alberta students;
comparable IB courses may also be used. Out-of-
province students must submit a transcript indicating
courses taken and units earned. Alberta student grades
will be obtained electronically by the Awards office.

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Isabel Auld Entrance Scholarship & University of Manitoba President's


Chancellors' Scholarships Scholars

Value: $20,000 Value: $1,000 +


Number of Awards: Varies Number of Awards: Varies

The Isabel Auld Entrance Scholarship is offered to the To be designated a President’s Scholar, first year
Manitoba high school student graduating with the students:
highest average.
1. Must have applied for admission to the University of
Also awarding top high school averages, the Manitoba by the Early Admission deadline and be
Chancellors' Scholarships, first awarded during the admitted to any direct entry program at the University of
2002-2003 academic year, are offered to the Manitoba Manitoba with a minimum final grade 12 average of
high school students with the second, third and fourth 95%.
highest academic averages.
2. Must be enrolled as full-time students with a
A third award, the President's Laureate Scholarship, is minimum 80% course load in any Faculty or School at
offered to students with the highest average from their the University of Manitoba during the regular academic
grade 12 final marks. session.

These awards are valued at $5000 and are renewable For Grade 12 students, there are several other
for 3 consecutive years for one degree provided the renewable entrance awards which also recognize
recipient registers for, and remains registered, in a full- exceptional high school averages, such as the Isabel
time program achieving a sessional grade point Auld Entrance Scholarship or the Chancellor’s
average of at least 3.75 each year. Scholarship.

This scholarship may be held concurrently with the Recipients of these awards will receive the President’s
Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship in name only and may Scholar designation and benefits, but will not receive a
not be held with any other University of Manitoba President’s Scholarship in addition to these other
Entrance Scholarship other than the Chown Centennial entrance awards, as they will be guaranteed a
Scholarship. minimum of $1000 in award money in each academic
session.
Candidates will require:

1. A minimum average of 95% from their best 5


courses from those listed for entrance scholarship
consideration (see list from the University of Manitoba
General Entrance Scholarship page);

2. The highest aggregate score on:

(a) one English 40S course and


(b) Pre-Calculus Math 40S and
(c) at least one science or language course.

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35 Lions Club of Regina Scholarship Aboriginal Kinesiology and Health


Studies Award
Value: $1,100
Number of Awards: 1 Value: $700
Number of Awards: 1
Criteria:
The scholarship shall be awarded to a University of Awarded to a University of Regina student who meets
Regina student with a disability who resides within the following criteria:
Regina City or Province of Saskatchewan.
1. Student must qualify with their University of Regina
1. If the applicant is applying as a high school graduate, admission average to the Faculty of Kinesiology and
a minimum Grade 12 average of 65% is required. Health Studies and be registered in a minimum of 9
credit hours of study in the Fall semester
2. Preference will be given to students who have visual
difficulty or mobility difficulty.

3. Applicants must write a detailed summary, not to Fred Wagman Entrance Scholarships
exceed one page, highlighting why he/she thinks
he/she should be considered for the award based on
Value: $1,000
the desire, challenges and difficulties while pursuing a
Number of Awards: 2
post-secondary education. Candidates must provide
documentation and/or verification supporting their The scholarships shall be awarded to an outstanding
disability.
student entering either the Faculty of Fine Arts for the
Bachelor or Fine Arts program in Film and Video
production or the Bachelor of Arts in Film or Video
Studies.
Babcock, Thomas Entrance Bursary
The awards will be made for the Fall semester to a
Value: $1,000 student who has applied directly from high school and
Number of Awards: 1 is registered for a minimum of 15 credit hours.
Selection based on academic achievement in high
Criteria: school.
The bursary will be awarded to a University of Regina
undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
Bachelor of Francophone Studies
1. Admission to a degree or pre-degree program Award
through any faculty at the University of Regina
Value: $500-$1,000
2. Registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours
The award will be given to University of Regina
3. Demonstrated financial need undergraduate students according to the following
criteria:

1. Must be registered in the Baccalaureate en etudes


francophones

2. Must be registered and remain registered in a


minimum of 15 credit hours in the semester the award
is presented

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BMO Financial Group Scholarship Clare and Margaret Sherrard


Program Memorial Scholarships

Value: $16,000 Value: $2,000


Number of Awards: 1 Number of Awards: 2

Eligibility: Eligibility:
1. Entering any direct entry College directly from high 1. Graduating or graduated from a Saskatchewan high
school school

2. Minimum average of 85% 2. May not hold a Clare and Margaret Sherrard
Scholarship from Balfour Collegiate
Selection:
1. Financial Need Selection:
1. Academic achievement
2. Financial need
3. Participation in school and community activities
Centennial Fund Awards

Value: $2,000
Number of Awards: 10 J.E. Geraldine Conger Bursary

Eligibility: Value: $1,100


Open to students entering their first year of study in any Number of Awards: 1
direct-entry undergraduate program at the University of
Saskatchewan. Eligibility:
Entering first year of study in any direct entry
Selection: undergraduate degree program
Selection is based on financial need.
Selection:
1. Financial need
2. Academic achievement
Constable Brian King Memorial
Bursary

Value: $3,000 Margaret and Ted Newall Bursaries


Number of Awards: 2
Value: $6,500
Eligibility: Number of Awards: 15
Graduating or graduated from a Saskatchewan high
school Eligibility:
At time of application, students' permanent residence
Selection: must be outside of Saskatoon and the student must
1. Academic achievement have a minimum high school average of 75%.
2. Financial need
3. Sports involvement Selection:
4. Participation in school and community activities 1.Financial need

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Silver Heights Collegiate 50th St. James Collegiate 50th


Reunion Legacy Award Anniversary Legacy Awards

The scholarship will be awarded to a College Sturgeon Number of Awards: 3


Heights Collegiate graduate who will be attending The
University of Winnipeg and who has made voluntary Established by the St. James Collegiate Alumni
contributions to the school and community and following the school’s 50th anniversary reunion in the
demonstrates a commitment to social justice and fall of 2001, two entrance scholarships will be awarded
activism. to St. James Collegiate graduates who will be attending
The University of Winnipeg and who have made
voluntary contributions to the school and the
community.
War Amputations Entrance
One scholarship will be presented to a student who has
Scholarships
excelled in the Humanities and one will be presented to
a student who has excelled in Mathematics, Science,
These scholarships, provided by the War Amputations
and Technology.
of Canada (Manitoba Branch), will be awarded to
Manitoba residents with financial need who are
entering the University and who are either handicapped
or children of a handicapped person.
Walter Leatherdale Entrance
Scholarships

Gladys K. Thompson Memorial Value: $24,000


Entrance Scholarship Number of Awards: 2

Awarded annually to a student of St. James Collegiate, Criteria:


or College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate who is entering 1) High academic standing and promise
the University with high academic standing and has 2) Noteworthy participation in extracurricular activities
show particular excellence in English. in school and the community
3) Leadership qualities and strength of character
4) The recipient must be a student from rural Manitoba,
preferably from a farming community.
Marsha P. Hanen Entrance
Scholarship

Value: $10,500 Advanced Placement Entrance


Scholarships
Criteria:
1) High academic standing and promise Value: $2,250
2) Noteworthy participation in extracurricular activities
in school and the community Scholarships of $2250 each will be awarded to
3) Leadership qualities and strength of character students who are entering The University of Winnipeg
as an Advanced Placement Program National Scholar.
To be eligible, students must write five Advanced
Placement final examinations and obtain an average of
at least 4.0 on these examinations.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Aircraft mechanics perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft
Inspectors is $23.45/HR, which is above average for occupations
A. Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and in the trades, transport and equipment operators sector and above
ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
company standards of performance and safety ___________________________________________________________

B. Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance,


repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft
mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and
procedures

C. Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records


and reports.

D. Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic


systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems
according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and
established procedures

E. Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or


hydraulic systems
_________________________________________________________

WHERE
WHERE THEY FIND WORK
1. Transportation and warehousing - 56.0%
2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing - 28.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Public administration - 8.0%
5% of Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors are unemployed.
This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and
skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. You usually need a college program in aircraft maintenance
or a four-year apprenticeship program.

2. To be an aircraft mechanic, you need several years' on-the-


job training.

3. To be an aircraft mechanic or inspector, who signs


maintenance releases and certifies airworthiness, you also need
an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license issued by
Transport Canada.

5. Trade certification for aircraft maintenance engineers is


available, but voluntary, in the Northwest Territories.

6. Trade certification for aircraft structural technicians is


available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Physics 3. Mechanics 4. Physical Education

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Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Architects plan and develop designs for the The average hourly wages for Architects, Urban Planners and Land
construction/renovation of residential, commercial, institutional, Surveyors is $25.62/HR, which is close to the average for careers in
and industrial buildings. the natural and applied sciences and close to the average for all
professional occupations.
B. Landscape architects develop landscape designs and ___________________________________________________________
oversee the landscaping of commercial projects, office
complexes, parks, golf courses, and residences.

C. Urban and land use planners prepare and recommend land


development plans for urban/rural areas and remote regions.

D. Land surveyors direct and conduct legal surveys to establish


property boundaries, and prepare/maintain associated
documents.
_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Architectural engineering and related services - 64.0%
2. Public administration - 19.0%
3. Construction - 6.0%
4. Administrative and support waste management and remediation

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED UNEMPLOYMENT


1. To be an architect, you must have a professional architecture 3% of Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors are
degree and two years' experience with a registered architect or unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professional
studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada syllabus occupations.
program, and eight years' experience with a registered architect. ___________________________________________________________
You must register with your provincial/territorial association and
pass the Architect Regulation examination. In Quebec, you must
be a member of the professional corporation for architects.

2. To be an urban or land use planner, you need a bachelor's


degree in urban/regional planning or a related field. You may
also need a master's degree. In most cases you need to belong
to the Canadian Institute of Planners and, in some provinces,
you must belong to a provincial association.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Drafting 4. Computer-related courses

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Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Financial Auditors and Accountants examine and analyze The average hourly wages for Auditors, Accountants and Investment
journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, Professionals is $25.00/HR, which is above average for occupations
expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial in the business, finance and administration sector and is close to
record, documents and systems, of an individual, department, average for all professional occupations.
company or other establishment to ensure financial recording ___________________________________________________________
accuracy and compliance with established accounting
standards, procedures and internal practices.

B. Financial Analysts evaluate financial risk, prepare financial


forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning
capital management and write reports and recommendations.

C. Investment Analysts collect financial and investment


information about companies, stocks, bonds and other
investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic
forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities
manuals, company financial statements and other financial
reports and publications.
_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Finance and insurance - 35.0%
2. Accounting tax preparation and payroll services - 20.0%
3. Public administration - 9.0%
4. Wholesale trade - 3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT
2% of Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals are
unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professional
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED occupations.
___________________________________________________________
1. To be a Financial Auditor and Accountant, you need a
university degree, the completion of a professional training
program approved by a provincial institute of chartered
accountants and a membership in a provincial Institute of
Chartered Accountants.

2. To be a Financial and Investment Analyst, you need a


bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration or
economics. A master's degree in finance or in business
administration may be required. On-the-job training and industry
courses and programs are usually required.

3. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Accounting 2. Math 3. English 4. Computer-related courses

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Authors and Writers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative The average hourly wages for Authors and Writers is $23.00/HR,
writers conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and which is above average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation
other material for publication or presentation and may conduct and sport sector and is below average for all professional
research to establish factual content and to obtain other occupations.
necessary information. ___________________________________________________________

B. Technical writers analyze material, such as specifications,


notes and drawings, and write manuals, user guides and other
documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation,
operation and maintenance of software and electronic,
mechanical and other equipment.

C. Copywriters study and determine selling features of products


and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.

D. Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or


type of writing.
_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Arts entertainment and recreation - 39.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 20.0%
3. Public administration - 15.0%
4. Computer systems design and related services - 6.0%
5. Advertising and related services - 6.0%
6. Administrative and support waste management - 3.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
5% of Authors and Writers are unemployed. This rate is above the
average for professional occupations.
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
NEED ___________________________________________________________

Educational requirements vary, depending on your


specialization.

1. To be a technical writer, you usually need a university degree


in an area of specialization such as computer science or
engineering.

2. To be a copywriter, you usually need a university degree or


college diploma in English, French, marketing, advertising or
another field.

3. To be a creative writer, you may want to take a creative


writing program offered by a university or college.

4. To succeed in this occupation, you need talent and ability,


demonstrated by a portfolio of work, in order to be hired.

5. You may also need to be a member of a guild or union related


to the occupation.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Computer Courses 2. Family Studies 3. Journalism 4. English Composition

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Automotive Service Technicians


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Automotive service technicians perform some or all of the The average hourly wages for Automotive Service Technicians is
following duties: $17.24/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
trades, transport and equipment operators sector and close to the
A. Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit ___________________________________________________________

B. Repair or replace mechanical units or components using


hand and power tools

C. Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance

D. Complete reports to record problems and work performed.


_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Other services (except public administration) - 51.0%
2. Retail trade - 24.0%
3. Transportation and warehousing - 9.0%
4. Wholesale trade - 4.0%
5. Public administration - 2.0%
6. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing - 1.0%
7. Real estate and rental and leasing - 1.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED UNEMPLOYMENT


Automotive service technicians 2% of Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics
and Mechanical Repairers are unemployed. This rate is close to the
1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
2. On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by
employers.

Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics

1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or


truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or A combination of over four
years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or
industry courses in truck or heavy-duty equipment mechanics

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Business 3. Mechanics 4. Sciences

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Carpenters
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to The average hourly wages for Carpenters is $17.65/HR, which is
determine specifications and calculate requirements close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and
equipment operators sector and close to the average for all technical,
B. Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using professional, and skilled occupations.
measuring tools ___________________________________________________________

C. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of


wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

D. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and


erect walls and roof systems

E. Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and
hardware

F. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden


structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other
establishments

H. Supervise apprentices and other construction workers


_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


WORK
1. Construction - 80.0%
2. Wood product manufacturing - 3.0%
3. Furniture and related product manufacturing - 2.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
4. Public administration - 2.0%
5. Educational services - 1.0% 11% of Carpenters are unemployed. This rate is close to the average
for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. To gain trade certification as a carpenter, you usually need
either a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a
combination of over four years' work experience and some high
school, college, or industry courses in carpentry.

2. Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but


voluntary, in all other provinces/territories.

3. Qualified carpenters may also obtain interprovincial (Red


Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout
the country.

4. Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate and


almost 2 in 5 have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Drafting 3. Woodworking

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Civil Engineers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Civil engineers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Civil Engineers is $29.79/HR, which is
close to the average for occupations in the natural and applied
A. Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and sciences and related occupations and close to the average for all
regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other professional occupations.
investigations ___________________________________________________________

B. Monitor air, water and soil quality and develop procedures to


clean up contaminated sites

C. Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for


development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other
information and prepare reports

D. Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or


construction work

E. Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders


for construction projects

F. Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and


review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.

_________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Engineering consulting companies UNEMPLOYMENT
2. Construction companies
3. All levels of government 2% of Civil Engineers are unemployed. This rate is close to the
average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need a university degree in civil engineering or in a
related field of engineering.

2. You may also need a master's degree or doctorate in a


related engineering field.

3. You need a license from a provincial/territorial association of


professional engineers to approve engineering drawings/reports
and to practice as a professional engineer (P. Eng.).

4. As an engineer, you are eligible for registration following


graduation from an accredited educational program, after three
or four years of supervised work experience in engineering, and
after passing a professional practice examination.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Computer Courses

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Computer and Information Systems Managers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Computer and information systems managers perform some or Hourly wages of $35.11 are above the national average of $18.07.
all of the following duties: These earnings are above the average for occupations in the natural
and applied sciences sector.
A. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of ___________________________________________________________
information systems and electronic data processing (EDP)
departments and companies

B. Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic


data processing and computer systems operations and
development

C. Meet with clients to discuss system requirements,


specifications, costs and timelines

D. Assemble and manage teams of information systems


personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and
administer computer and telecommunications software,
networks and information systems

E. Control the budget and expenditures of the department,


company or project

F. Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers,


programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee
their professional development and training.
________________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYMENT
WHERE THEY FIND WORK 1% of Computer and Information Systems Managers are
1. Computer systems design and related services 34.0% unemployed. This rate is close to the average for management
2. Information and cultural industries 12.0% occupations.
3. Public administration 9.0% ___________________________________________________________
4. Wholesale trade 7.0%
5. Finance and insurance 6.0%

7. Educational services 3.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer
science, business administration, commerce or engineering.

2. You also need several years' experience, including


supervisory experience, in systems analysis, data
administration, software engineering, network design or
computer programming.

3. Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree, and almost 3 in 10 have a graduate degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Computer Courses

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Computer Engineers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Computer Engineers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Computer Engineers is $35.15/HR,
which is above average for occupations in the natural and applied
A. Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data sciences and related occupations and above average for all
communication hardware and software professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Assess, document and optimize the capacity and
performance of information and communication system
networks

C. May lead and co-ordinate teams of design professionals in


the development and integration of information and
communication system architecture, hardware and software.

D. Computer engineers may specialize in a number of areas


including analog and digital signal processing, fibre optics,
integrated circuits, lasers, microprocessors, microwaves and
radio astronomy.

E. Research, design, develop and integrate computer and


telecommunications hardware such as microprocessors,
integrated circuit boards and semiconductor lasers
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Computer systems design and related services - 21.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 18.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 17.0%
4. Wholesale trade - 7.0% 4% of Computer Engineers are unemployed. This rate is close to the
5. Scientific research and development services - 5.0% average for professional occupations.
6. Architectural engineering and related services - 5.0% ___________________________________________________________
7. Educational services 3.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need a university degree in computer engineering,
electrical engineering, engineering physics or computer science.

2. You may also need a master's degree or doctorate in a


related engineering field.

3. You need a license from a provincial/territorial association of


professional engineers to approve engineering drawings/reports
and to practice as a professional engineer (P. Eng.).

4. As an engineer, you are eligible for registration following


graduation from an accredited educational program, after three
or four years of supervised work experience in engineering, and
after passing a professional practice examination.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Business 4. Computer Science

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Computer Network Technicians


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Computer network technicians perform some or all of the The average hourly wages for Computer Network Technicians is
following duties: $22.94/HR, which is below average for occupations in the natural and
applied sciences and related occupations and above average for all
A. Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed
software

C. Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks

D. May supervise other workers in this group.

E. Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area


networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe
networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet
and peripheral equipment

F. Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software,


operating system software and software applications

G. Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of


computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and
use of computer networks
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


UNEMPLOYMENT
1. Computer systems design and related services - 18.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 14.0% 4% of Computer Network Technicians are unemployed. This rate is
3. Public administration - 11.0% close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled
4. Finance and insurance - 8.0% occupations.
5. Educational services - 7.0% ___________________________________________________________
6. Wholesale trade - 6.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. Completion of a college or other program in computer
science, network administration, Web technology or a related
field is usually required.

2. Certification or training provided by software vendors may be


required by some employers.

3. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL


WILL HELP
1. Math 2. Computer Courses

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Computer Programmers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Computer programmers perform some or all of the following The average hourly wages for Computer Programmers and
duties: Interactive Media Developers is $26.56/HR, which is close to the
average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences and
A. Program animation software to predefined specifications for related occupations and close to the average for all professional
interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and internet- occupations.
based applications ___________________________________________________________

B. Program special effects software for film and video


applications

C. Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-


commerce and other Internet applications

D. Assist in the collection and documentation of user's


requirements

E. Assist in the development of logical and physical


specifications

F. May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media


developers

G. May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media


software products.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK UNEMPLOYMENT


1. Computer systems design and related services - 41.0% 4% of Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2. Information and cultural industries - 10.0% are unemployed. This rate is above the average for professional
3. Finance and insurance - 8.0% occupations.
4. Public administration - 7.0% ___________________________________________________________
5. Wholesale trade - 4.0%
6. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 4.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. A bachelor's degree in computer science or in another
discipline with a significant programming component or
Completion of a college program in computer science is usually
required.

2. Specialization in programming for engineering and scientific


applications requires specific post-secondary study or
experience.

3. Almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Business 3. Computer Courses 4. Electronics

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Concrete Finishers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Concrete finishers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Concrete Finishers is $19.67/HR,
which is close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport
A. Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of and equipment operators sector and close to the average for all
floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures. technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement
materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto
surfaces according to grade

C. Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured


concrete

D. Operate power vibrator to compact concrete

E. Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth


specifications using straightedge or float

F. Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and


power tools

G. Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
in freshly poured concrete
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Construction - 89.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
12% of Concrete Finishers are unemployed. This rate is close to
the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program

3. Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but


voluntary, in all other provinces.

4. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also


available to qualified concrete finishers.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Physical Education 3. Sciences 4. Industrial Arts

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Construction Managers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Construction managers perform some or all of the following Hourly wages are $29.28, which is above the national average of
duties: $18.07. These earnings are close to the average for occupations in
the trades, transport and equipment sector.
A. Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and ___________________________________________________________
subordinate staff.

B. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction


projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications
and budget

C. Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates

D. Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and


monitor progress against established schedules

E. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and


additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants,
clients, suppliers and subcontractors

F. Develop and implement quality control programs

G. Represent company on matters such as business services


and union contracts negotiation
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


UNEMPLOYMENT
1. Construction - 83.0%
2. Architectural engineering and related services - 3.0% 2% of Construction Managers are unemployed. This rate is close
to the average for management occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You usually need a university degree in civil engineering or a
college diploma in construction technology as well as several
years' experience in construction, including time spent as a
construction supervisor or field superintendent.

2. You may need a master's degree in project management.

3. If you have extensive experience in the construction industry,


you may not need a college or university education.

4. Some employers may require you to have professional


engineering status or construction trade certification.

5. Many recent entrants have a community college diploma, and


almost 2 in 5 have a undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Business 3. Woodworking

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Crane Operators
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WHAT THEY
THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE
Crane operators perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Crane Operators is $21.59/HR, which
is close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and
A. Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and equipment operators sector and close to the average for all technical,
place equipment and materials professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Operate dragline cranes to expose coal seams and ore
deposits at open pit mines

C. May assemble tower cranes on site

D. Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and


lubricating cranes.

E. Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or


place equipment and materials

F. Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane


capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting

G. Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to


provide support for buildings and other structures
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Construction - 30.0%
2. Primary metal manufacturing - 25.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Wholesale trade - 8.0%
4. Transportation and warehousing - 6.0% 7% of Crane Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the
5. Fabricated metal product manufacturing - 6.0% average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION
EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship program or


High school, college or industry courses in crane operating are
usually required.

3. Trade certification as a hoist operator is compulsory in


Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan.

4. Boom truck crane operator trade certification is compulsory in


Manitoba and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in
Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

5. Mobile crane operator (8-15 tons) trade certification is


compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in New
Brunswick.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Mechanics 4. Machine Shop

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Dental Assistants
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Dental assistants perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Dental Assistants is $16.51/HR, which
is below to the average for occupations in the health sector and close
A. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and to the average for all intermediate occupations.
sealant ___________________________________________________________

B. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

C. Fabricate temporary crowns and restorations.

D. Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist


during the examination

E. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment

F. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials

G. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene


________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Health care and social assistance - 96.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED UNEMPLOYMENT


1. Completion of a three-month to one-year college or other 2% of Dental Assistants are unemployed. This rate is below the
program in dental assistance or Completion of secondary school average for intermediate occupations.
with on-the-job training is required. ___________________________________________________________

2. Licensing is not mandatory, but is required to perform intra-


oral duties in all provinces except Quebec.

3. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and


almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Word and Excel 2. English 3. Sciences 4. Health

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Editors
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Editors perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Editors is $23.54/HR, which is above
average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport
A. Editors may specialize in a particular subject area, such as sector and is close to the average for all professional occupations.
news, sports or features, or in a particular type of publication, ___________________________________________________________
such as books, magazines, newspapers or manuals.

B. Evaluate suitability of manuscripts, articles, news copy and


wire service dispatches for publication, broadcast or electronic
media and recommend or make changes in content, style and
organization

C. Read and edit copy to be published or broadcast to detect


and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax, and shorten
or lengthen copy as space or time requires

D. Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others


regarding revisions to copy

E. Plan and implement layout or format of copy according to


space or time allocations and significance of copy

F. Plan and co-ordinate activities of staff and assure production


deadlines are met
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


UNEMPLOYMENT
1. Information and cultural industries - 65.0%
2. Public administration - 7.0% 4% of Editors are unemployed. This rate is above the average for
3. Administrative - 6.0% professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You usually need a bachelor's degree in English, French,
journalism or a related field.

2. You usually need several years' experience in journalism,


writing, publishing or a related field and may require
membership in the Editors Association of Canada.

3. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a


supervisor or manager, such as editor-in-chief or managing
editor.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Word and Excel 2. English 3. Sciences 4. Health

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Electrical and Electronics Engineers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a The average hourly wages for Electrical and Electronics Engineers is
number of areas including electrical design for residential, $33.48/HR, which is above average for occupations in the natural
commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and applied sciences and related occupations and above average for
and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems. all professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and
performance of electrical generation and distribution networks,
electrical machinery and components and electronic
communications, instrumentation and control systems,
equipment, and components

C. Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and


design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and
equipment

D. Design electrical and electronic circuits, components,


systems and equipment

E. Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing


and operation of electrical and electronic systems and
equipment
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 18.0%
2. Architectural engineering and related services - 17.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Utilities - 16.0%
4. Information and cultural industries - 7.0% 2% of Electrical and Electronics Engineers are unemployed. This
5. Electrical equipment manufacturing - 6.0% rate is close to the average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need a university degree in electrical or electronics
engineering or in a related field of engineering.

2. You may also need a master's degree or doctorate in a


related engineering field.

3. You need a license from a provincial/territorial association of


professional engineers to approve engineering drawings/reports
and to practice as a professional engineer (P. Eng.).

4. As an engineer, you are eligible for registration following


graduation from an accredited educational program, after three
or four years of supervised work experience in engineering, and
after passing a professional practice examination.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Sciences 4. Electronics

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Electricians
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Electricians perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Electricians is $20.92/HR, which is
close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and
A. Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep equipment operators sector and close to the average for all technical,
maintenance records. professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical
code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or
existing installations

C. Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and


floors

D. Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment

E. Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical


control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and
circuit breaker panels

F. Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to


form circuits

G. Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure


compatibility and safety of system, following installation,
replacement or repair
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK UNEMPLOYMENT


1. Construction - 72.0% 9% of Electricians are unemployed. This rate is close to the
2. Other services (except public administration) - 3.0% average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
3. Public administration - 3.0% ___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You usually need a four- to five-year apprenticeship program.

2. Trade certification is compulsory for construction electricians


in all provinces/territories except Manitoba. It is available, but
voluntary, in Manitoba.

3. Trade certification is compulsory for domestic and rural


electricians in Ontario and Quebec. It is available, but voluntary,
in Newfoundland.

4. According to the International Brotherhood of Electrical


Workers, you need a Construction and Maintenance License.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Electricity

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Firefighters
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Firefighters perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Firefighters is $24.47/HR, which is
above average for occupations in the sale and service sector and is
A. May participate as members of a trauma or emergency above average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
response team and provide para-medical aid to accident victims ___________________________________________________________
or ill persons

B. May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other firefighters.

C. Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as


automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other
emergencies

D. Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites

E. Control and extinguish fires using manual and power


equipment, such as axes, water hoses, aerial ladders and
hydraulic equipment and various firefighting chemicals

F. Administer first aid and other assistance


________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Public administration - 94.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION
EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 0% of Firefighters are unemployed. This rate is below the average
for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
1. To be a firefighter, you usually need a high school diploma ___________________________________________________________
and a college program in fire protection technology or a related
program. You must pass physical agility, strength, fitness, and
vision requirements. Previous experience as a volunteer
firefighter may also be an advantage.

2. Training courses in firefighting and emergency medical care


are provided, and vary in length depending on the different fire
department requirements.

3. An apprenticeship training program for firefighters and


voluntary trade certification is available in New Brunswick.

4. To be a senior firefighter, such as a lieutenant or captain, you


need several years of experience.

5. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and


almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physical Education 4. Sciences

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Graphic Designers and Illustrators


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Graphic designers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Graphic Designers and Illustrators is
$19.00/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the art,
A. Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts culture, recreation and sport sector and is close to the average for
technicians. all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Co-ordinate sub-contracting

C. Work in a multidisciplinary environment

D. Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired


visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication

E. Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients'


objectives

F. Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the


subjects to be rendered using traditional tools, multimedia
software and image processing, layout and design software
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Specialized design services - 31.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 14.0%
3. Retail trade - 14.0%
4. Printing and related support activities - 10.0%
5. Advertising and related services - 10.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
6. Computer systems design and related services - 5.0%
3% of Graphic Designers and Illustrators are unemployed. This
rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled
occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. You must have a high school diploma and creative ability as
demonstrated by a portfolio of your work.

2. You usually need a university degree in visual arts with a


specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic
communications or cartooning, or a college/other program in
graphic arts. As an illustrator, you may also need additional
training in your area of specialization.

3. You may need experience or training in multimedia design at


a college/post-secondary or technical institution.

4. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a


manager or senior designer.

5. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Computer Courses 3. Graphic Design 4. Art

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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Heavy-duty equipment mechanics perform some or all of the The average hourly wages for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
following duties: is $20.21/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
trades, transport and equipment operators sector and close to the
A. Heavy-duty and farm equipment mechanics may specialize in average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
specific types of machinery such as combines or tracked ___________________________________________________________
vehicles, or in engine overhaul, power shift transmissions, fuel
injection, hydraulics or electronics.

B. Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy


construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for
proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and
malfunctions

C. Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and


other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

D. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts,


components or systems, using hand and power tools

E. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to


ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Wholesale trade - 22.0%
2. Other services (except public administration) - 17.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Construction - 10.0%
4. Transportation and warehousing - 10.0% 4% of Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are unemployed. This
5. Mining (except oil and gas) - 7.0% rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled
6. Farms - 4.0% occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. To gain trade certification, you usually need either a three- to
five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four
years' work experience in the trade and some high school,
college or industry courses in heavy equipment repair.

2. Heavy-duty equipment mechanic trade certification is


compulsory in Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary,
in all other provinces/territories.

3. Farm equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but


voluntary, in all provinces except Quebec and the territories.

4. Heavy equipment and farm equipment mechanics may obtain


interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job
mobility throughout the country.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Mechanics 4. Industrial Arts

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Industrial Electricians
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and The average hourly wages for Industrial Electricians is $24.32/HR,
electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial which is above average for occupations in the trades, transport
electrical equipment installations and equipment operators sector and above average for all
technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
B. Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, ___________________________________________________________
receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and
coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical
components

C. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for


continuity, current, voltage and resistance

D. Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers,


switchboard meters, regulators and reactors, electrical motors,
generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic
and pneumatic electrical control systems
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Construction - 23.0%
2. Paper manufacturing - 8.0%
3. Primary metal manufacturing - 8.0%
4. Mining (except oil and gas) - 6.0%
5. Transportation and warehousing - 5.0%
6. Wood product manufacturing - 5.0%
7. Motor vehicle manufacturing - 4.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
4% of Industrial Electricians are unemployed. This rate is close to
the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. To gain trade certification, you usually need either a four- or
five-year industrial electrician apprenticeship program or a
combination of over five years' work experience and some high
school, college or industry courses in industrial electrical
equipment.

2. Trade certification is compulsory in Prince Edward Island,


Quebec and the Yukon. It is available, but voluntary, in
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and
Manitoba.

3. According to the International Brotherhood of Electrical


Workers, electricians in Canada require a Construction and
Maintenance License.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Electricity

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Information Systems Analysts and Consultants


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Information systems business analysts and consultants The average hourly wages for Information Systems Analysts and
confer with clients to identify and document requirements, Consultants is $29.45/HR, which is close to the average for
conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, occupations in the natural and applied sciences and related
integrate and implement information systems business occupations and close to the average for all professional
solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, occupations.
policy, management, security and service delivery. ___________________________________________________________

B. Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and


document requirements, assess physical and technical security
risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies,
procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of
security breaches.

C. Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and


implement policies and procedures throughout the software
development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness
and overall quality of software products and information
systems.

D. Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to


assess quality assurance practices, software products and
information systems.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Computer systems design and related services - 38.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
2. Public administration - 11.0%
3. Finance and insurance - 10.0% 3% of Information Systems Analysts and Consultants are
4. Information and cultural industries - 7.0% unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professional
5. Wholesale trade - 5.0% occupations.
6. Management scientific and technical consulting services - 4.0% ___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION
EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems
engineering, software engineering, business administration or a
related discipline or Completion of a college program in
computer science is usually required.

2. Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.

3. Certification or training provided by software vendors may be


required by some employers.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree and almost 3 in 10 have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Business 3. Computer Courses 4. Electronics

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Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Instruct students who are blind or visually impaired in reading The average hourly wages for Instructors and Teachers of Persons
and writing Braille and in the use of special equipment with Disabilities is $23.40/HR, which is close to the average for
occupations in the social science, education, government service
B. Instruct students who are deaf or hearing impaired in lip- and religion and above average for all technical, professional, and
reading, finger spelling and sign language, according to skilled occupations.
individual communication needs ___________________________________________________________

C. Instruct students who are hearing impaired in formation and


development of sounds for speech using hearing aids and other
devices

D. Instruct individuals with physical disabilities and their families


in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices,
wheelchairs and other equipment designed to minimize the
effects of a disability

E. Assist individuals with intellectual impairments and physical


disabilities to develop life skills, and provide job training and
support.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Health care and social assistance - 50.0%
2. Educational services - 45.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 2% of Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities are
unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical,
1. To work as an instructor or teacher of persons with professional, and skilled occupations.
disabilities, you usually need a bachelor's degree in special ___________________________________________________________
education or a related field such as psychology or social work. In
some instances, a community college diploma and appropriate
experience may replace a university education.

2. You must finish an appropriate training program in


rehabilitation or special education.

3. To be a teacher working in public schools, you need a


provincial/territorial teaching certificate.

4. To be an instructor of persons who are blind, you need


certification by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

5. Many recent entrants have a community college diploma, and


almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Social Studies 2. English 3. A Second Language 4. Biology

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Interior Designers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety The average hourly wages for Interior Designers is $18.71/HR,
requirements and purpose of space which is close to the average for occupations in the art, culture,
recreation and sport sector and is close to the average for all
B. Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures using ___________________________________________________________
computer-assisted design (CAD) software and graphics software

C. Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed


drawings, and advise on selection of colours, finishes and
materials, floor and wall coverings, interior and exterior lighting,
furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and
occupational health standards

D. Estimate costs and materials required and may advise on


leasing, real estate and marketing

E. Prepare plans and specifications for the final interior designs


in accordance with current practices and codes
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Specialized design services - 54.0%
2. Retail trade - 16.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 1% of Interior Designers are unemployed. This rate is below the
1. You usually need a university degree or college diploma in average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
interior design or architectural design. You must demonstrate ___________________________________________________________
your creative abilities through a portfolio of your work.

2. You also may be required to register with the Interior Design


Association in the province/territory you'll be working.

3. Specialization is possible through specific university or


college training or through experience.

4. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Visual Arts

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Legal Secretaries
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. May perform other general office work as required including The average hourly wages for Legal Secretaries is $17.09/HR,
preparing financial statements. which is close to the average for occupations in the business,
finance and administration sector and is below average for all
B. Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten ___________________________________________________________
copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers

C. Review and proofread documents and correspondence to


ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical
usage

D. Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for


employer

E. Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of


legal records and procedures and frequently controlling
confidential materials and documents

F. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and


other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally
and with other departments or organizations

G. Determine and establish office procedures and routines


________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


UNEMPLOYMENT
1. Legal services - 71.0%
2. Public administration - 12.0% 4% of Legal Secretaries are unemployed. This rate is close to the
average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION
EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program for
secretaries or legal secretaries is usually required.

2. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and


almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Computer Courses 3. Keyboarding

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Librarians
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WHAT THEY
THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE
Librarians perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Librarians is $22.70/HR, which is
above average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and
A. Perform related administrative duties and supervise library sport sector and is below average for all professional occupations.
technicians, assistants and clerks. ___________________________________________________________

B. Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-


visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in
library collection

C. Provide reference services

D. Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials

E. Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and


other finding aids

F. Develop systems to access library collections

G. Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference


searches, make interlibrary loans and perform other functions
using Internet and CD-ROM, to assist users in accessing library
materials
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Information and cultural industries - 69.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
2. Public administration - 11.0%
3. Educational services - 7.0% 3% of Librarians are unemployed. This rate is close to the average
for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need a master's degree in library science.

2. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a


library manager.

3. Most recent entrants have a graduate degree and almost 3 in


10 have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Computer Courses 3. History

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Mechanical Engineers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and The average hourly wages for Mechanical Engineers is $29.83/HR,
review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates. which is close to the average for occupations in the natural and
applied sciences and related occupations and close to the average
B. Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and for all professional occupations.
performance of mechanisms, components and systems ___________________________________________________________

C. Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and


timing estimates, reports and design specifications for
machinery and systems

D. Design power plants, machines, components, tools, fixtures


and equipment

E. Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and


structures

F. Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and


commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in
industrial facilities
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Consulting firms
2. Power-generating utilities
3. Manufacturing, processing, and transportation industries
UNEMPLOYMENT
4% of Mechanical Engineers are unemployed. This rate is close to
the average for professional occupations.
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED ___________________________________________________________

1. You usually need a university degree in mechanical


engineering or in a related field of engineering.

2. You may also need a master's degree or doctorate in a


related engineering field.

3. You need a license from a provincial/territorial association of


professional engineers to approve engineering drawings/reports
and to practice as a professional engineer (P. Eng.).

4. As an engineer, you are eligible for registration following


graduation from an accredited educational program, after three
or four years of supervised work experience in engineering, and
after passing a professional practice examination.

5. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT


THAT WILL HELP
1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Chemistry

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Medical Laboratory Technicians


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Medical laboratory technicians perform some or all of the The average hourly wages for Medical Laboratory Technicians is
following duties: $20.32/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
health sector and close to the average for all technical,
A. Collect blood or other samples from patients professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Receive tissue samples from patients

C. Log patient samples and prepare them for testing

D. Set up medical laboratory equipment

E. Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses

F. Clean and maintain medical laboratory and medical


laboratory equipment.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND


FIND WORK
1. Health care and social assistance - 82.0%
2. Scientific research and development services - 4.0%
3. Educational services - 4.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED UNEMPLOYMENT


1. To be a medical laboratory technician, you must have a high 3% of Medical Laboratory Technicians are unemployed. This rate
school diploma and on-the-job training, or complete a six- to is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled
fourteen-month program for technicians/assistants. occupations.
___________________________________________________________
2. To be a combined laboratory and x-ray technician, you must
complete a Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technology Program.

3. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and


almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Biology

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Medical Radiation Technologists


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Prepare radiopharmaceuticals, such as radionuclides and The average hourly wages for Medical Radiation Technologists is
other materials and administer them to patients or to biological $24.12/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
samples health sector and above average for all technical, professional, and
skilled occupations.
B. Operate radiation detection equipment, such as gamma ___________________________________________________________
cameras, scanners, scintillation counters, tomodensitometers
and ionization chambers, to acquire data for use by nuclear
medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease

C. Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on


biological specimens, such as blood, urine and faeces

D. Record and process results of procedures

E. Check equipment to ensure proper operation

G. Provide appropriate care for the patient during the


examination
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Health care and social assistance - 96.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED UNEMPLOYMENT


UNEMPLOYMENT
1. To be a medical radiation technologist, you need a 1% of Medical Radiation Technologists are unemployed. This rate
baccalaureate or two- to three-year college, hospital, school or is below the average for technical, professional, and skilled
other approved program in your area of specialization. occupations.
___________________________________________________________
2. You may specialize in diagnostic radiography, nuclear
medicine technology or radiation therapy.

3. You also need a period of supervised practical training.

4. You may need a license in the province/territory where you'll


work.

5. You must be certified by the national association Canadian


Association of Medical Radiation Technologists in all provinces
except Quebec, where most technologists are certified by the
Ordre des technologues en radiologie du Québec.

6. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a


supervisor or instructor.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Computer Courses 4. Biology

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Occupational Therapists
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life The average hourly wages for Occupational Therapists is
activities through observation, interviews and formal $26.27/HR, which is above average for occupations in the health
assessments sector and close to the average for all professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Develop intervention programs to address clients' needs
related to self-care, work and leisure activities

C. Maintain clients' records

D. Establish personalized plans to support occupational


performance targets as a member of an interprofessionnal
collaborative team

E. Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent


disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities
of life

F. May supervise support personnel and students and provide


training.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Health care and social assistance - 97.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 4% of Occupational Therapists are unemployed. This rate is above
1. You must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the average for professional occupations.
occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork from an ___________________________________________________________
accredited educational program by the Canadian Association of
Occupational Therapists, or have graduated from an
occupational therapy program approved by the World
Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). This program is
accepted in some provinces/territories.

2. Effective 2008, most Canadian university occupational


therapy programs will only be offering masters entry level
education in occupational therapy.

3. You may need to complete the National Certification


Examination administered by the Canadian Association of
Occupational Therapists.

4. You must be licensed by a regulatory body in the


province/territory where you'll work.

5. Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational


Therapists is required in some provinces/territories.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Biology

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Paralegal and Legal Assistants


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WHAT
WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE
Legal assistants and paralegals in law firms or in other The average hourly wages for Paralegal and Related Occupations
establishments perform some or all of the following duties: is $20.00/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
social science, education, government service and religion and
A. May arrange probates and administer the estates of close to the average for all technical, professional, and skilled
deceased persons. occupations.
___________________________________________________________
Trademark agents perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Advise clients on intellectual property matters and represent


clients before the Registrar of Trade-Marks on matters including
prosecution of applications for registration of trademarks

B. Advise on the registrability of trademarks, trademark licensing


requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of
existing trademark rights

C. Represent clients at proceedings before the Trade Marks


Opposition Board and in related proceedings

D. May represent clients internationally in consultation with


foreign associates and attorneys.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Legal services - 66.0%
2. Public administration - 14.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Finance and insurance - 3.0%
3% of Paralegal and Related Occupations are unemployed. This
rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled
occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. To be a legal assistant or paralegal, you need a bachelor's
degree in law or a college diploma in a legal assistant/law clerk
program or in-house training.

2. To be an independent paralegal, you usually obtain your


education through experience, industry-sponsored courses or a
college paralegal program.

3. To be a notary public, you usually receive in-house training


and are appointed after examination/certification by the
governing judiciary in your province/territory. Specific
activities/time periods limit all appointments. You also need a
license in the province/territory where you'll work. In British
Columbia, you must be a member of the Society of Notaries
Public.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Biology

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Pharmacists
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Control the quality of drug products during production to The average hourly wages for Pharmacists is $32.47/HR, which is
ensure that they meet standards of potency, purity, uniformity, above average for occupations in the health sector and above
stability and safety average for all professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Develop information materials concerning the uses,
properties and risks of particular drugs

C. Evaluate labelling, packaging and advertising of drug


products

D. Check prescriptions for proper dosage

E. Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by


calculating, measuring and mixing the quantities of drugs and
other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with
correct quantity

F. Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to


other health care professionals and advise them on indications,
contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and
dosage

G. Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry


of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs

H. Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription


medication UNEMPLOYMENT
________________________________________________________ 0% of Pharmacists are unemployed. This rate is below the average
WHERE THEY FIND WORK for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
1. Retail trade - 80.0%
2. Health care and social assistance - 18.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. In general, you must have a Bachelor of Science degree in
pharmacy.

2. You also need supervised practical training.

3. To be a community or hospital pharmacist, you need a license


in the province/territory where you'll work.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT


THAT WILL HELP
1. Math 2. English 3. Chemistry 4. Biology

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Photographers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Photographers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Photographers is $16.47/HR, which
is close to the average for occupations in the art, culture,
A. Medical photographers may work closely with medical recreation and sport sector and below average for all technical,
illustrators. professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Photographers may specialize in areas such as portrait
photography, commercial photography, scientific photography,
forensic photography, medical photography, digitized
photography, multimedia photography or photojournalism.

C. Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on


type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be
used

D. Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments


to equipment and photograph subject

E. May operate scanners to transfer photographic images to


computers

F. May operate computers to manipulate photographic images

G. May adapt existing photographic images and create new


digitized images to be included in multimedia/newmedia
products
________________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYMENT
WHERE THEY FIND WORK 2% of Photographers are unemployed. This rate is close to the
1. Other professional scientific and technical services - 77.0% average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
2. Arts entertainment and recreation - 10.0% ___________________________________________________________
3. Information and cultural industries - 7.0%
4. Other services (except public administration) - 5.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You need either a bachelor's degree in visual arts,
specializing in photography, or specialized training in
photography in high school, college or specialized training
schools, or you need extensive on-the-job training under the
supervision of a photographer.

2. You may need experience in, or knowledge of, computerized


photography/digital imaging.

3. You need to demonstrate your creative/technical ability with a


portfolio of your work.

4. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Art 4. Photography

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Physical Science Professionals


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Physicists conduct basic research of natural phenomena and The average hourly wages for Physical Science Professionals is
develop new processes/devices in areas such as electronics, $29.23/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
aerodynamics, communications, power utilities, optics, and natural and applied sciences and related occupations and above
lasers. average for all professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Astronomers research the universe and develop
instrumentation/software for astronomical observation/analysis.

C. Chemists conduct research and are involved in process


control, product development, industrial operations,
environmental control, biotechnology, and other areas.

D. Geologists, geochemists, and geophysicists conduct


research/exploration to extend knowledge of the earth's
surface/subsurface; locate mineral, hydrocarbon, and water
resources; plan/implement extraction programs; and conduct
environmental assessments.

E. Meteorologists forecast weather; conduct research into


weather, climate, and atmosphere; and provide consultation on
atmospheric phenomena.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Public administration - 15.0%
2. Scientific research and development services - 12.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
3. Chemical manufacturing - 12.0%
4. Architectural engineering and related services - 11.0% 2% of Physical Science Professionals are unemployed. This rate is
5. Oil and gas extraction - 8.0% close to the average for professional occupations.
6. Educational services - 7.0% ___________________________________________________________
7. Health care and social assistance - 6.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. To be a physical science professional, you need a bachelor's
degree in your science or a related field. To conduct research or
teach in a post-secondary establishment, you usually need a
master's or doctoral degree.

2. To be a physicist or astronomer, you need a master's or


doctoral degree.

3. To be a geologist or geophysicist, you may need to become


registered by a provincial or territorial association.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Chemistry

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Physiotherapists
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Physiotherapists practice in a variety of clinical areas such as The average hourly wages for Physiotherapists is $25.89/HR,
neurology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular and which is close to the average for occupations in the health sector
cardiopulmonary disorders, which may include obstetrics, and close to the average for all professional occupations.
pediatrics, rheumatology, oncology, sports injuries, geriatrics, ___________________________________________________________
and the treatment of patients with burns or in the field of
ergonomics.

B. Assess patients' physical abilities through evaluative


procedures such as functional ability tests

C. Establish treatment goals with patients based on physical


diagnoses

D. Plan and implement programs of physiotherapy including


therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, the
use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment and
hydro-therapy

E. Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify


accordingly

F. Communicate with referring physician and other healthcare


professionals regarding patients' problems, needs and progress

________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK UNEMPLOYMENT


1. Health care and social assistance - 100.0% 2% of Physiotherapists are unemployed. This rate is close to the
average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You must have a professional master's degree in
physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training.

2. To practice, you must be registered or licensed with the


regulatory board in the province/territory where you'll work. You
may also need to complete the Physiotherapy National Exam
administered by the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory
Boards.

3. With experience and additional training, you may move up the


ranks to become a manager such as director of physiotherapy,
open your own private practice or teach at university.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Biology

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Plumbers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Plumbers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Plumbers is $20.41/HR, which is
close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and
A. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine equipment operators sector and close to the average for all
layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
drainage systems ___________________________________________________________

B. Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial


plumbing fixtures and systems

C. Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage


holes and fixtures in walls and floors

D. Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and


pipe fittings

E. Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power
tools or machines

F. Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or


soldering, brazing and welding equipment
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Construction - 77.0%
2. Wholesale trade - 3.0%
3. Public administration - 3.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
4. Health care and social assistance - 2.0%
5. Educational services - 2.0% 5% of Plumbers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average
for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program or A
combination of over five years of work experience in the trade
and some high school, college or industry courses in plumbing is
usually required to be eligible for trade certification.

2. Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince


Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario,
Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and available, but
voluntary, in Newfoundland, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories
and the Yukon.

3. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is available to


qualified plumbers.

4. Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate, and


almost 3 in 10 have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Sciences 3. Industrial Arts

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Police Officers
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Police officers perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Police Officers is $25.50/HR, which
is above average for occupations in the sale and service sector
A. Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and and above average for all technical, professional, and skilled
to enforce laws and regulations occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview
witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in
courts of law

C. Arrest criminal suspects

D. Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes


and natural disasters

E. Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety


programs

F. May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police


officers.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Public administration - 97.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 0% of Police Officers are unemployed. This rate is below the
average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
1. To be a police officer, you must have a high school diploma, ___________________________________________________________
and may be required to complete a college diploma or university
degree in law/security or in social sciences. You must also
complete a three- to six-month training program.

2. You must meet physical strength, agility, fitness, and vision


requirements as well as some psychological or other tests.

3. To be a detective or sergeant, you need experience as a


constable and to have completed specialized courses.

4. With additional training/experience, you may move up the


ranks to become a commissioned police officer.

5. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and


almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Physical Education 3. Sciences 4. Social Studies

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Psychologists
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Psychologists may specialize in applied psychology or The average hourly wages for Psychologists is $29.97/HR, which
experimental research. Sub-specialties include behavioural is above average for occupations in the social science, education,
psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, government service and religion and are above average for all
developmental psychology, educational and school psychology, professional occupations.
industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or ___________________________________________________________
sports psychology.

B. Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural,


emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide
therapy

C. Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective


personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
and offer mediation services

D. Apply psychological theory and principles regarding


behaviour and mental processes such as learning, memory,
perception and language development
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY
THEY FIND WORK
1. Health care and social assistance - 73.0%
2. Educational services - 21.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 1% of Psychologists are unemployed. This rate is below the
1. You must have a graduate university degree in psychology average for professional occupations.
and be registered with a regulatory body in all provinces and the ___________________________________________________________
Northwest Territories.

2. You must have a doctoral degree in Ontario, Manitoba, and


British Columbia and a master's or doctoral degree in all other
provinces and the Northwest Territories. In Prince Edward
Island, you must have a doctorate to work in professional private
practice, while a master's degree limits practice to
institutions/agencies.

3. In Ontario and Manitoba, you need a master's degree for the


designation of Psychological Associate, and you need
permission by provincial regulatory authorities to perform duties
restricted to psychologists, namely diagnosing and
communicating the diagnoses to clients.

4. You must successfully finish the written Examination for


Professional Practice in Psychology in most provinces/territories
and oral examinations and/or board interviews in some
provinces/territories.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Sciences 4. Social Studies

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Public Relations and Communications


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


MAKE
A. Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written The average hourly wages for Professional Occupations in Public
and oral inquiries Relations and Communications is $22.51/HR, which is above
average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport
B. Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for sector and is below average for all professional occupations.
internal and external audiences ___________________________________________________________

C. Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters


and other material

D. Represent and act as an agent for talented individuals or


individuals with specific occupational expertise

E. Prepare or oversee preparation of sports, literary,


performance or other contracts.

F. Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies


and programs designed to inform clients, employees and the
general public of initiatives and policies of businesses,
governments and other organizations
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Public administration - 19.0%
2. Other services (except public administration) - 14.0%
3. Advertising and related services - 11.0%
4. Arts entertainment and recreation - 9.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
5. Information and cultural industries - 8.0%
6. Educational services - 6.0% 5% of Professional Occupations in Public Relations and
Communications are unemployed. This rate is above the average
for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. You usually need a university degree or college diploma in
public relations, communications, journalism or a field related to
a particular subject.

2. To be a public relations practitioner, you may need an APR


(Accredited in Public Relations) designation.

3. With additional training and experience, you may move up the


ranks to become a manager in public relations, fundraising or
communications.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. French 2. Social Studies 3. Computer Courses 4. English

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated The average hourly wages for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
trucks used to transport food or medical supplies Mechanics is $21.79/HR, which is close to the average for
occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operators
B. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other sector and close to the average for all technical and skilled
specifications occupations.
___________________________________________________________
C. Measure and lay out reference points for installation

D. Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning


components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves,
circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and
compressors using hand and power tools

E. Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding


and brazing equipment

F. Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation,


air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Construction - 59.0%
2. Wholesale trade - 9.0%
3. Other services (except public administration) - 8.0%
4. Machinery manufacturing - 6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT
6% of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are
unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical,
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED professional, and skilled occupations.
___________________________________________________________
1. Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or
A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade
and some high school, college or industry courses in
refrigeration and air conditioning repair is usually required to be
eligible for trade certification.

2. Trade certification for refrigeration and air conditioning


mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British
Columbia and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and
the territories.

3. Trade certification for transport refrigeration mechanics is


available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick, Alberta and British
Columbia.

4. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also


available to qualified refrigeration and air conditioning
mechanics.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS


SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP
1. Math 2. English 3. Physics 4. Mechanics

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Registered Nursing
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WHAT
WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE
A. Registered nurses may specialize in areas such as surgery, The average hourly wages for Nurses is $25.92/HR, which is
obstetrics care, psychiatric care, critical care, pediatrics, above average for occupations in the health sector and close to
geriatrics, community health, occupational health, emergency the average for all professional occupations.
care, rehabilitation or oncology. ___________________________________________________________

B. Occupational health nurses develop and implement employee


health education programs and provide registered nursing care
in private businesses and industry.

C. Community health nurses provide health education and


registered nursing care in public health units and through home
visits, manage complex home care cases, participate in
community needs assessment and program development,
conduct disease screening and deliver immunization programs.

D. Psychiatric nurses provide nursing care, supportive


counselling and life skills programming to patients in psychiatric
hospitals, mental health clinics, long-term care facilities and
community-based settings.

E. Nursing consultants provide consultative services to


institutes, associations and health care organizations regarding
issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and
nursing practice.

F. Clinical nurses provide leadership, advice and counsel on the


provision of research-based care for specific patient groups UNEMPLOYMENT
within the care of particular health care organizations. 1% of Nurses are unemployed. This rate is below the average for
________________________________________________________ professional occupations.
WHERE THEY FIND WORK ___________________________________________________________

1. Health care and social assistance - 96.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. Completion of a college or other registered psychiatric nursing
program is required.

2. Registration with a regulatory body is required in Manitoba,


Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

3. Completion of a university, college or other approved


registered nursing program is required.

4. Additional academic training or experience is required to


specialize in a specific area of nursing.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Chemistry 4. Biology

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Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Sales managers plan, direct and evaluate the activities of The average hourly wages for Sales, Marketing and Advertising
sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and Managers is $29.97/HR, which is average for occupations in the
other non-retail establishments. sales and service sector.
___________________________________________________________
B. Marketing managers establish distribution networks for
products and services, initiate market research studies and
analyze their findings, assist in product development, and direct
and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments.

C. Advertising managers plan, direct and evaluate the activities


of firms and departments that develop and implement
advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and
services.

D. Public relations managers direct and evaluate establishments


and departments that develop and implement communication
strategies and information programs, publicize activities and
events, and maintain media relations on behalf of businesses,
governments and other organizations.

E. E-business managers plan, organize, direct, control and


evaluate the design, development and maintenance of Internet
and Intranet sites to manage an organization's Internet presence
including public relations, communications and commercial
activities.
________________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYMENT
WHERE THEY FIND WORK 3% of Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers are
1. Wholesale trade - 36.0% unemployed. This rate is above the average for management
2. Information and cultural industries - 8.0% occupations.
3. Retail trade - 6.0% ___________________________________________________________
4. Advertising and related services - 6.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. To be a sales or marketing manager, you need a college
diploma or university degree in business administration or a
related field with a sales or marketing specialization.

2. To be an advertising or public relations manager, you must


have a college diploma or university degree in public relations,
communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.

3. To be an e-commerce manager, you need a college diploma


or university degree in a field related to the company's products.
You also need experience in web site design, interactive media
development, and data administration or information systems
analysis.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Accounting 2. Math 3. Marketing 4. English

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Secondary School Teachers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as The average hourly wages for Secondary School Teachers is
mathematics, English, French, special education or second $27.57/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational social science, education, government service and religion and
and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as close to the average for all professional occupations.
hairdressing or auto mechanics. ___________________________________________________________

B. Prepare subject material for presentation to students


according to an approved curriculum

C. Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures,


discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop
and field studies

D. Assign and correct homework

E. Prepare, administer and correct tests

F. Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students


and discuss results with parents and school officials
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Educational services - 99.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED 3% of Secondary School Teachers are unemployed. This rate is
close to the average for professional occupations.
1. To be a teacher, you must have a bachelor's degree in ___________________________________________________________
education and a provincial/territorial teaching certificate.

2. To be a teacher of academic subjects, you often need a


bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences before obtaining your
degree in education.

3. To be a teacher of vocational or technical subjects, you


usually need specialized training or experience in your field
before obtaining your bachelor's degree in education.

4. To be a school department head, you must have several


years' teaching experience.

5. With additional training, or as a result of specialization during


your bachelor's degree studies, you may specialize your teacher
training in special education, or English/French-as-a-second-
language.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. English 3. Sciences 4. Social Studies

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Software Engineers and Designers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Collect and document user's requirements and develop The average hourly wages for Software Engineers and Designers
logical and physical specifications is $32.71/HR, which is above average for occupations in the
natural and applied sciences and related occupations and above
B. Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to average for all professional occupations.
design, develop and test computer-based systems ___________________________________________________________

C. Develop data, process and network models to optimize


architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of
designs

D. Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation,


integration and operation of computer-based systems

E. Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop


maintenance procedures for operating systems,
communications environments and applications software

F. May lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems


professionals in the development of software and integrated
information systems
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Computer systems design and related services - 37.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 15.0%
3. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 15.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
4. Scientific research and development services - 8.0%
1% of Software Engineers and Designers are unemployed. This
rate is below the average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, computer
systems engineering, software engineering or mathematics or
completion of a college program in computer science is usually
required.

2. A master's or doctoral degree in a related discipline may be


required.

3. Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of


professional engineers is required to approve engineering
drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer
(P.Eng.).

4. Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation


from an accredited educational program, three or four years of
supervised work experience in engineering and passing a
professional practice examination.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Math 2. Business 3. Computer Courses 4. Electronics

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Specialists in Human Resources


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of The average hourly wages for Specialists in Human Resources is
personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and $27.26/HR, which is above average for occupations in the
collective agreements business, finance and administration sector and close to average
for all professional occupations.
B. Research employee benefit and health and safety practices ___________________________________________________________
and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

C. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate personnel and labour


relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures
to address an organization's human resource requirements

D. Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or


workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide
advice on employee and labour relations

E. Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and


career development, employee assistance, employment equity
and affirmative action programs
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Public administration - 26.0%
2. Other services (except public administration) - 14.0%
3. Management scientific and technical consulting services - 7.0%
4. Finance and insurance - 7.0%
5. Health care and social assistance - 6.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
1% of Specialists in Human Resources are unemployed. This rate
is close to the average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. You must complete either a university degree, or a
professional development program or college diploma in
personnel administration or a related field (business
administration, industrial relations, commerce, psychology) and
five years of experience.

2. You may be required to gain experience in a clerical or


administrative position related to personnel administration.

3. One of the factors creating additional complexity in the skills


required is the growing and changing body of law applied to
human resources. You will be required to interpret and apply
these laws and to keep pace with changes.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university


degree and almost 2 in 5 have a community college diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


HELP
1. Business 2. Computer Courses 3. English

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Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Dental hygienists provide a process of dental care including The average hourly wages for Technical Occupations in Dental
assessment, preventive care, treatment, and evaluation. Health Care is $24.88/HR, which is close to the average for
occupations in the health sector and above average for all
B. Dental therapists working for government in rural and remote technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
locations provide limited dental services including filling cavities ___________________________________________________________
and extracting teeth.

C. Dental technicians prepare and fabricate full and partial


dentures/devices such as bridges, clasps and bands according
to prescriptions from dentists/dental therapists.

D. Denturists examine patients, make impressions,


design/construct dentures, and fit, modify, and repair dentures.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Health care and social assistance - 80.0%
2. Miscellaneous manufacturing - 17.0%

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. To work in this field, you must have a high school diploma
and you usually need a college or university program in your UNEMPLOYMENT
specialty.
1% of Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care are
2. You may need licensing in your province or territory. unemployed. This rate is below the average for technical,
professional, and skilled occupations.
3. To be a dental hygienist, you need a two- to three-year ___________________________________________________________
college or university program or other approved program and
you may need a license in the province/territory where you'll
work.

4. To be a dental technician, you need a college program in


dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training
with a dental technician. Licensing is available but not
mandatory in all provinces. In Quebec, you must be a member
of the Ordre professionnel des techniciens et techniciennes
dentaires du Québec.

5. To be a denturist, you need a college program and may need


to complete an internship program. Licensing is mandatory.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Computer Courses 3. Chemistry 4. Biology

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Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


A. Translators perform some of the following duties: The average hourly wages for Translators, Terminologists and
Interpreters is $21.34/HR, which is close to the average for
Provide consultative services to translators, interpreters and occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport sector and
technical writers preparing legal, scientific or other documents below average for all professional occupations.
requiring specialized terminologies. ___________________________________________________________

B. Interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:

Provide interpretation services in court or before administrative


tribunals

May interpret language for individuals and small groups traveling


in Canada and abroad

May interpret for persons speaking a Native or foreign language


in a variety of circumstances

C. Translators, terminologists and interpreters specialize in two


languages, such as French and English, the official languages of
Canada. The main areas of specialization include administrative,
literary, scientific and technical translation. Interpreters may
specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Other professional scientific and technical services - 47.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
2. Public administration - 17.0%
5% of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters are
unemployed. This rate is above the average for professional
occupations.
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED ___________________________________________________________

1. In general, to be a translator, terminologist or interpreter, you


usually need a university degree with specialization in your
related field such as translation, terminology or interpretation.
You also need specialization in two languages, one of which
should be an official language of Canada.

2. A university degree in a related field such as languages or


linguistics plus courses in linguistic transfer and two years'
experience as a translator or five years' experience as a
translator may substitute for a specialized university degree.

3. To be a translator, terminologist or interpreter, you may need


certification by dossier or exam from the Canadian Translators'
and Interpreters' Council and membership in your
provincial/territorial association.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. Social Studies 2. English 3. A Second Language

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University Professors
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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


University professors perform some or all of the following duties: The average hourly wages for University Professors is $31.57/HR,
which is above average for occupations in the social science,
A. May provide professional consultative services to education, government service and religion and above average for
government, industry and private individuals. all professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
B. University professors specialize in a particular subject matter
such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, business
administration or law.

C. Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and


graduate students

D. Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct


laboratory sessions or discussion groups

E. Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory


assignments and reports

F. Advise students on course and academic matters and career


decisions

G. Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on


research matters
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY
THEY FIND WORK
UNEMPLOYMENT
1. Educational services - 100.0%
4% of University Professors are unemployed. This rate is close to
the average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________
WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED
1. You must have a doctorate degree in your field of
specialization.

2. If you teach in a professionally regulated field (such as


medicine, engineering, architecture, psychology or law), you
may require a license or professional certification.

3. You need the necessary certification or licensing to practice in


your field of specialization.

4. With experience as a university professor, you may move up


the ranks to a more senior position within your department,
faculty or university.

5. Most recent entrants have a graduate degree.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP


1. English 2. Science 3. Business 4. Math 5. History

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Web Designers and Developers


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WHAT THEY DO WHAT CAN YOU MAKE


Web designers and developers perform some or all of the The average hourly wages for Web Designers and Developers is
following duties: $23.60/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the
natural and applied sciences and related occupations and close to
A. May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media the average for all professional occupations.
software products ___________________________________________________________

B. Consult with clients to develop and document Web site


requirements

C. Prepare mock-ups and storyboards

D. Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and


software requirements

E. Source, select and organize information for inclusion and


design the appearance, layout and flow of the Web site

F. Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety
of graphics, database, animation and other software

G. Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web-site


related code
________________________________________________________

WHERE THEY FIND WORK


1. Computer systems design and related services - 49.0% UNEMPLOYMENT
2. Information and cultural industries - 12.0%
3. Public administration - 8.0% 3% of Web Designers and Developers are unemployed. This rate
4. Educational services - 5.0% is close to the average for professional occupations.
___________________________________________________________

WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED


1. A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science,
communications or business or Completion of a college program
in computer science, graphic arts, Web design or business is
required.

2. Experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is


usually required.

3. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and


almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree.

HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL SUBJECTS THAT WILL HELP
1. Math 2. Business 3. Computer Courses 4. Electronics

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