Educational Requirement

Accommodation Service Manager

A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline

0632

Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanic, Technicians and Inspector

Completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics.

2244

Carpenter

Completion of secondary school

7271

Chef

Completion of secondary school on Cook’s trade certification

6241

College Instructor

A Bachelor or Masters’ Degree

4131

Computer Analyst, Computer Programmer and Interactive Media Developer

BA or Licenciatura Degree

2174

Cook

Completion of secondary school
Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks

6242

Electrical and electronics engineer

BA or Licenciatura Degree

2133

Electricians – Skilled Trade

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program is usually required

7241

Elementary School Teacher

BA or Licenciatura Degree

4142

General Practitioner and Family Physician

BA or Licenciatura Degree

3112

Licensed practical nurse

Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses

3233

Nursing aide, orderly

Some secondary school education and on-the-job training
or
A nursing aide or health care aide college or private institutional program, or a college nursing orderly program and supervised practical training

3413

Pharmacist

A bachelor of science degree in pharmacy

3131

Pharmacy Retail Manager

Completion of secondary school is required.

A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold

0621

Plumber

Completion of secondary school

7251

Registered Nurse

Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program is required

3152

Restaurant and Food Service Manager

Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage management

0631

Retail Trade Manager

A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold

0621

Secondary School Teacher

BA or Licenciatura Degree

4141

Social Worker

BA or Licenciatura Degree

4152

Specialist physician

BA or Licenciatura Degree

3111

Technical Sales Specialist

A university degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service

6221

University Professor

A doctoral degree in the field of specialization

4121

Wholesale Trade Representative

Completion of secondary school

6411

Educational Requirement

Agrologists and Technical Agrologists (Agricultural Consultant)

A bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture or in a related science is required.

2123

Aircraft Maintenance

Completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics.

2244

Audiologist and Speech Pathologist

Audiologists require a master's degree in audiology.
Speech-language pathologists require a master's degree in speech-language pathology

3141

Chiropractor

A minimum of two years of university undergraduate studies in sciences
and
Completion of a four- or five-year program at an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Education
and
Completion of the examinations of the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board and of the provincial licensing body are required. Licensure by a regulatory body is required in all provinces and in the Yukon.

3122

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship program

7371

Dentist

D.D.S., D.M.D., Doctor en Odontologia or Doctor en Cirugia Dental; or state/provincial license

3113

Denturist

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in denturism/denturology is required

3221

Early Childhood Educator and Assistant

BA or Licenciatura Degree

4214

Completion of high school, college or beauty school programs for cosmeticians, estheticians, electrologists, manicurists and pedicurists on job-training is required

6482

General Practitioner, Family Physician and Specialist Physician

BA or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license

3112

Hairstylist

Some secondary school education is required

Completion of a two- or three-year hairstyling apprenticeship program

6271

Labourer in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (All Occupations)

Some secondary school education may be required.

9619

Land Surveyor

BA or Licenciatura Degree; or state / provincial / federal license

2154

Lawyer (including Notary)

LL.B., J.D., LL.L., B.C.L. or Licenciatura Degree (five years); or membership in a state/provincial bar the Province of Quebec)

4112

Licensed Practical Nurse

Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses is required

3233

Long Haul Truck Driver

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
On-the-job training is provided.
A Class 3 or D licence is required to drive straight trucks.
A Class 1 or A licence is required to drive articulated trucks.

7411

Machine Operator and Related Worker in Textile Processing

Some secondary school education may be required.
Several months of on-the-job training may be provided

9441

Machine Operator and Related Worker in Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing

Completion of secondary school may be required.
On-the-job training is provided for periods up to several months,

9443

Medical Radiation Technologist

Completion of a two- to three-year college, hospital school or other approved program in diagnostic radiography (for radiological technologists), nuclear medicine technology (for nuclear medicine technologists) or radiation therapy (for radiation therapists)

3215

Midwife

Appropriate training which may be acquired through a university degree in midwifery or its equivalent and a period of supervised practical training

3232

Minister

Educational requirements vary, depending on the religion, and range from the completion of a college or other program in religious studies to a master's of divinity degree

4154

Nurse Aide, Orderly, and Patient Service Associate

Some secondary school education and on-the-job training

3413

Occupational Therapist

BA or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license

3143

Optician

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in ophthalmic dispensing, which includes an apprenticeship

3231

Optometrist

One to three years of college or university, with a concentration in mathematics and science courses

3121

Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating – Podiatrist

A four-year doctoral degree program in podiatric medicine available in the United States, normally following completion of a bachelor's degree program is required.

3123

Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating – Naturopath

A four-year doctoral degree program in podiatric medicine available in the United States, normally following completion of a bachelor's degree program is required.

3123

Completion of secondary school is required.

5245

Pharmacist

BA or Licenciatura Degree

3131

Physiotherapist

BA or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license

3142

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program

7313

Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Perfusionist and Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist

Two- to three-year college, hospital or university degree program in respiratory therapy, including clinical training.

3214

Secondary and Elementary School Teacher and Educational Counsellor

Bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences

4141

Steamfitter, Pipefitter and Sprinkler System Installer

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program

7251

Completion of secondary school may be required.

7342

Veterinarian

D.V.M., D.M.V. or Doctor en Veterinaria; or state/provincial license

3114

Educational Requirement

Computer Systems Analyst

BA or L. Deg; or Post Secondary Diploma or Post Secondary Certificate, and 3 years of experience

0213

Design Engineers (Metal working & Plastics Industry)

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical, materials, ceramic or chemical engineering or in a related engineering discipline

2142

Electrical Mechanic

Completion of secondary school

7333

Fabricators (Metalworking & Plastics Industry)

Completion of secondary school

Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program

7263

Fitters (Metalworking & Plastics Industry)

Completion of secondary school
Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program

7263

Foundry Engineer (Metallurgical Engineer)

BA or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license

2142

Graphic Designer and Illustrating Artist

A university degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning

5241

Information Technology Instruction Training

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering

0213

Medical Laboratory Technician

Completion of secondary school and on-the-job training

3212

Mold Maker for Plastics Industry (Plastic Products Assembler)

Some secondary school education

9495

Precision Machinist

Completion of secondary school required

7211

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Completion of secondary school

7313

Translator, Terminologist and Interpreter

A university degree in translation

5125

Welding Engineer (Metallurgical engineer)

A bachelor's degree in metallurgical, materials, ceramic or chemical engineering or in a related engineering discipline

2142

Welding Technologist and Technician (Mechanical Engineer)

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology

2232

Educational Requirement

Aerospace Inspector (Aircraft Inspector)

A college diploma in aircraft maintenance

7315

Aerospace Engineering Team Leader (Aerospace Engineer)

A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

2146

Artisan Entrepreneur (Artisan and Craftsperson

A college diploma in fine craft techniques

5244

Chemical Process Operator

Completion of secondary school in mathematics, chemistry and physics

9232

Chemical Technician

Completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline

2211

Diagnostic Sonographer (Medical Sonographer)

Completion of a training program in a related field such as diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine or nursing

3216

Electrician – Journeyman

Completion of secondary school and apprenticeship program

7241

Engine Fitter (Machine Fitter)

Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program, such as millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, automotive service or heavy equipment repair

7316

Farm Entrepreneur

Extensive farming experience (obtained as a farmer, farm supervisor or specialized livestock worker or by working on a family farm)

8251

Heavy Equipment Operator

Completion of a one- to two-year apprenticeship program

7421

IT Specialist (Information Systems Consultant)

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration

2171

Licensed Nursing Assistant (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses

3233

Machinist

Completion of secondary school.

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program

7231

Mechanic, Heavy Duty

Completion of secondary school
Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program

7312

Medical Doctor (General Practitioner)

BA or Licenciatura Degree

3112

Pipe Fitter

Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program

7252

Registered Nurse

Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program

3152

Research Biochemist

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or in a related discipline

2112

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapists require the completion of a two- to three-year college, hospital or university degree program in respiratory therapy, including clinical training

3214

Speech Language Pathologist

Audiologists require a master's degree in audiology.
Speech-language pathologists require a master's degree in speech-language pathology

3141

Social Worker

Bachelor's degree in social work

4152

University Professor

A doctoral degree in the field of specialization

4121

Welder, Aerospace (Aviation Welding Technician)

Completion of secondary school
Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program

7265

Welder, Fabricator (Welding Apprenticeship)

Completion of secondary school
Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program

7265