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A Career as an Electrician

June 17th, 2013; By Colin Machado

A career as an electrician provides a fair amount of job security whether you are self-employed or hired within a company. Electricians are required across the board, from domestic to […]


Career Profile: Aviation Inspector

May 30th, 2013; By Bel Harris

Job Summary An aviation inspector is responsible for making sure that an aircraft is ready to fly. He or she performs safety checks, testing and carefully inspects all components of […]


Career Profile: Horticulturist

May 29th, 2013; By Susan Huebert

Many people like to grow flowers and vegetables in their houses and yards. They take care of the grass on their lawns, water their plants in dry weather, and pull […]


Trick of the Trade

May 28th, 2013; By Giulio Rocco

With so much attention brought to the business and management industries during Canadaʼs rekindling economic climate, many core fields of work are being overlooked by the students; one of these being […]


Facts on Apprenticeships

May 26th, 2013; By CareersInTrades.ca

Are you young and still in high school? Maybe you’re finished school and are looking for a new direction? Or, you are already working and looking for a career that […]


Women in Trades

May 26th, 2013; By Susan Huebert

In the past, asking a girl what she wanted to do when she grew up probably would have resulted in a blank stare. Most girls got married and raised families. […]


Career Profile: Cartographer

May 24th, 2013; By Bel Harris

What is a Cartographer? When was the last time you looked at a map? Though you may not realize it, it probably wasn’t that long ago. Cartographers (or map makers) […]