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Trades Profile: Special Events Coordinator

March 21st, 2019; By Meghan Brown

Everyone loves a party, from weddings to birthdays to corporate business events.  But parties and other special events don’t magically happen; they require lots of planning and preparation work ahead […]


Trades Career: Micro Electronics Manufacturer

March 21st, 2019; By Meghan Brown

Every electronic device is comprised of many smaller components, and each of these components needs to be assembled by either a machine or a human being.  These small electronics are […]


Career Profile: Traffic Technician

March 21st, 2019; By Susan Huebert

Anyone who rides in a car or bus in a Canadian city has likely been in a traffic jam. Even smaller towns can have busy times when so many cars […]


Career Profile: Railway Yardmaster

March 21st, 2019; By Susan Huebert

Moving anything from one place to another requires organization. Imagine what the roads would be like with no traffic lights or signs to tell people what to do. When people […]


Career Profile: Gas Fitter

February 27th, 2019; By Susan Huebert

In a cold country like Canada, all buildings need heating in winter. Air conditioning in summer also helps to make life more comfortable. Gasfitters help to bring both heating and […]


4 Canadian Trades With the Highest Earning Potential

February 26th, 2019; By Meghan Brown

A lot of people think of the trades as being low-skill, low-paying jobs.  However, this isn’t true.  Tradespeople are some of the most highly skilled workers in the workforce, and […]


Career Profile: Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer

February 26th, 2019; By Meghan Brown

Fire protection systems are an essential part of every building, from homes and apartments, to factories and office skyscrapers.  These systems ensure that the people living or working in a […]