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Career Profile: Steamfitter

by Susan Huebert

All over Canada, people use water, chemicals, and other substances that come through pipes. When these liquids and gases travel in high-pressure pipes, steamfitters help to keep everything running smoothly. […]


Career Profile: Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Lineperson

by Susan Huebert

Every day, people in certain Canadian cities board light rail trains to go to work, school, or possibly to do errands or go visiting. For these people, having a reliable […]


Career Profile: Electric Motor System Technician

by Susan Huebert

Electrical machines are part of people’s everyday life, but they can often break down or need to be rebuilt. People who help to keep these machines working properly make life […]


Career Profile: Automotive Glass Technician

by Susan Huebert

If your family often drives on gravel roads, your car or truck likely has a few cracks or chips in the windshield. Even on paved roads, vehicles’ glass can easily […]


Trades Career Profile: Cabinetmaker

by Meghan Brown

We’re used to seeing cabinets in every home and business — in kitchens, bathrooms, and storage spaces.  But you may not realize that not just anyone can put together a […]


Career Profile: Railway Conductor

by Susan Huebert

A hundred years ago, trains were a regular part of everyday life. This type of transportation is not as popular as it once was in Canada, but trains are still […]