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«Trades» column

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 […]


Career Profile: Machinist

February 27th, 2019; By Susan Huebert

Machines are part of all of our lives, but some people make a career of working with them. Tradespeople who set up or operate machines like lathes, milling machines, 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 […]


Career Profile: Cafeteria and Institutional Cooks

January 17th, 2019; By Susan Huebert

Many families have at least one person who cooks or bakes. That way, the family can have good, fresh food without having to eat out all the time. In school, […]