By Occupation
Looking to be a Nurse? A Welder? Or perhaps an Office
Administrator? A number of provincial and federal resources have
been created that showcase occupational profiles and list the
associated skill levels required for each respective
occupation.
To find out how your skills apply to a particular occupation, or
to browse the variety of occupations available, visit these
resources:
Employment and Social Development Canada - Jobs and
Training
Employment and Social Development Canada's Jobs and Training
site provides links and resources relevant to education, training,
skills development and employment in Canada. The site
contains resources targeted to immigrants, Aboriginals,
apprentices, and temporary foreign workers, in addition to general
or labour market, employment and training resources.
Employment and Social Development Canada -
Essential Skills Profiles
The Essential Skills Profiles describe how workers in various
occupations use each of the key essential skills. The
profiles include a brief description of the occupation along with
examples of tasks that illustrate how each skill is applied.
The profiles also contain complexity ratings that indicate the
level skill needed for successful employment.
Working in Canada
Working in Canada is the Government of Canada's leading source
for jobs and labour market information. It offers users free
occupational and career information such as job opportunities,
educational requirements, main duties, wage rates and salaries,
current employment trends, and outlooks. The site can help people
search for work, make career decisions, see what jobs will be in
demand, and much more.
Working in Canada - Revised Short Form
Profiles
The Government of Canada recently revised and updated the
Essential Skills Profiles to ensure the content is current and easy
to use. Essential Skills Profiles are an important source of
information in building a workforce that includes all kinds of
skilled workers. The profiles have many purposes and can influence
workers and learners in different ways, while helping prepare them
for success at work. They can be used directly with individuals,
and can also help build research, standards and curriculum.