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«Trades» column

Career Profile: Sprinkler System Installer

November 27th, 2015; By Susan Huebert

Suppose you want to help protect buildings and people from fire, but you don’t want to work as a firefighter. Is there anything else you could do? One option would […]


Career Profile: Bricklayer

November 27th, 2015; By Susan Huebert

When you were younger, you probably played with bricks made of plastic or wood. Many children enjoy building with toys, but sometimes that interest carries on into adulthood. One way […]


Career Profile: General Carpenter

November 27th, 2015; By Meghan Brown

If you like working with your hands, designing and building things large and small, and working with tools and machinery, a career as a carpenter is a great idea. Carpenters […]


Careers in the Trades: A List

October 31st, 2015; By Jasmin Bollman

The trades sector in Canada is constantly growing and changing. So how do you know which career path is right for you? Here at Jobs People Do, we’ve assembled a […]


Bridging the Gap: Women in Skilled Trades

October 31st, 2015; By Erin Kelly

A documentary by Elizabeth Smith, in association with Rogers Communications In this awesome documentary, we get to see hardworking, dedicated women working in the trades industry of Canada. It is […]


Running a Business in the Trades

October 31st, 2015; By Meghan Brown

Do you want to pursue a career in the trades, and prefer to be your own boss? Starting and running your own business in the trades might be a good […]


Career Profile: Construction Contractor

October 31st, 2015; By Patrick Start

Construction is one of Canada’s biggest industries; from houses to buildings to the structure of roof you’re under while reading this article; it was built and constructed by a contractor. […]