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P Physical Rehabilitation therapists 32109.04 32109.04 – Physical Rehabilitation therapists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Physical rehabilitation therapists develop, implement and monitor treatment plans of clients in collaboration with the physiotherapist or physician.

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R Reflexologists 32209.04 32209.04 – Reflexologists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Reflexologists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients.

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R Rehabilitation aides 33109.03 33109.03 – Rehabilitation aides Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Rehabilitation aids prepare and maintain equipment and supplies and provide assistance and services to health care professionals and others in activities related to patient rehabilitation.

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A Acupuncturists 32200.02 32200.02 – Acupuncturists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Acupuncturists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients.

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O Osteopathic manual practitioners 32209.02 32209.02 – Osteopathic manual practitioners Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Osteopathic manual practitioners assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure.

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F Fitness appraisers 54100.02 54100.02 – Fitness appraisers Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Fitness appraisers conduct fitness tests and assessments and design, develop and deliver fitness programs.

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P Pharmacy technicians 32124.00 32124.00 – Pharmacy technicians Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients’ information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. Pharmacy technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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N Naturotherapists 32209.06 32209.06 – Naturotherapists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Naturotherapists assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise.

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D Dental assistants 33100.01 33100.01 – Dental assistants Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions.

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M Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 33101.00 33101.00 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Medical laboratory assistants and workers in related technical occupations perform pre-analysis and pre-testing tasks such as collecting blood and other samples, processing specimens, and preparing special chemicals called reagents for use in testing. They conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment.

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P Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 33103.00 33103.00 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Pharmacy technical assistants perform technical tasks related to preparing medications under a pharmacist’s supervision. They also assist in filling prescriptions and managing patient files. Pharmacy assistants perform clerical functions and assists pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with drug dispensing tasks.

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O Orthopedic technologists 33109.02 33109.02 – Orthopedic technologists Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Orthopedic technologists assist orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of orthopedic diseases and injuries.

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B Blood donor clinic assistants 33109.07 33109.07 – Blood donor clinic assistants Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Blood donor clinic assistants perform a variety of support functions to assist health care professionals and other health care staff.

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H Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 44101.00 44101.00 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside.

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D Dressers 53111.06 53111.06 – Dressers Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Dressers assist cast members with wardrobes and perform support duties related to broadcasting and the production of motion pictures and the performing arts.

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C Cooks 63200.00 63200.00 – Cooks Sales and service occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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B Butchers - retail and wholesale 63201.00 63201.00 – Butchers - retail and wholesale Sales and service occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Butchers prepare standard and specialty cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. Butchers who are supervisors or heads of departments are included in this unit group. Apprentices are also included in this unit group

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S Storekeepers and partspersons 14401.00 14401.00 – Storekeepers and partspersons Business, finance and administration occupations Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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O Opticians 32100.00 32100.00 – Opticians Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Opticians assist clients in the selection of eyeglass frames, take the necessary measurements and arrange for the production of eyeglasses or contact lenses, mount lenses in eyeglass frames and fit clients with final prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Student opticians and opticians who are managers of optical retail outlets are included in this unit group.

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N Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 33102.00 33102.00 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients.

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M Morgue attendants 33109.08 33109.08 – Morgue attendants Health occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Morgue attendants provide support services and assistance to pathologists.

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E Early childhood educator assistants 42202.02 42202.02 – Early childhood educator assistants Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.

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C Curatorial assistants, museum extension officers, museology technicians and museum registrars and cataloguers 53100.04 53100.04 – Curatorial assistants, museum extension officers, museology technicians and museum registrars and cataloguers Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Curatorial assistants, museum extension officers, museology technicians and museum registrars and cataloguers assist in the research, handling, and storage of artifacts, as well as the planning and development of traveling exhibitions and special events.

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S Scalp treatment specialists 63211.05 63211.05 – Scalp treatment specialists Sales and service occupations Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Scalp treatment specialists provide scalp treatments to enhance their clients' physical appearance.

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A Airline passenger, baggage and ticket agents 64312.01 64312.01 – Airline passenger, baggage and ticket agents Sales and service occupations Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Airline passenger, baggage and ticket agents issue tickets, provide fare quotations, make reservations, conduct passenger check-in, trace missing baggage, arrange for cargo shipments and provide related customer services to assist airline passengers.

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