Service

Bakers

Baking is a perfect blend of science and art; to do well in this field, you must have a thorough knowledge of measurements and how foods react to each other, as well as a flair for design and presentation. A love of food helps, too.

Where do Bakers work?

• Supermarkets
• Bakeries
• Restaurants
• Wholesale and food manufacturers
• Grocery stores
• Hotels
• Bakery manufacturing companies

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Baker?

• People in this group usually require a high school diploma, with credits in math. A co-op experience in retail or food preparation or OYAP is helpful.
• Bakers usually complete a three to four-year apprenticeship program or a college or other program for bakers. However, this is an unrestricted trade; certification is not required but is recommended and on-the-job training may be provided.
• Red Seal Certification is available, making it easy to work anywhere in Canada.

Average Hourly Earnings: $15.00/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out:

Canadian Pastry Chef Guild

36 Melrose Avenue

Barrie, ON L4M 2A7

Telephone: 705-719-9654

• www.canadianpastrychefsguild.ca

Cooks and Chefs

Cooks prepare, cook and present a wide variety of foods from anywhere from five to 500 people at receptions, house parties and other events, sometimes in accordance with instructions from a dietitian. There are even some Cooks who work in test kitchens where they develop recipes for televised cooking shows or for lifestyle and home-oriented magazines.

Where do Cooks work?

• Institutions
• Small businesses, such as restaurants or catering companies
• Health and social services firms, such as homeless shelters
• Hospitals
• Large recreational chains or resorts
• Hotels
• Central food commissaries
• Ships

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Cook?

• People in this group usually complete high school with math and English credits.
• Cooks complete a three-year apprenticeship or a college or other program in cooking, or have several years of commercial cooking experience. However, this is an unrestricted trade: certification is not required, but is recommended.
• Supervising Chefs and Sous-Chefs require an apprenticeship or formal training abroad or equivalent training and experience.
• Food trends and styles change frequently; keep up on the current trends to increase your wages, reputation and job opportunities.
• Red Seal Certification is available, making it easy to work anywhere in Canada.

Average Hourly Earnings: $15.00/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage of someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out

The Canadian Culinary Federation

Telephone: 416-706-0644

www.ccfcc.ca

Designers: Fashion, Interior and Theatre

Fashion Designer – Fashion Designers cut, sew and design to help to make this world a bit easier on the eyes. Interior Designer – Conceptualize, create and produce designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial and other buildings. Theatre Designer - Design sets, costumes, lighting and even clothing and accessories for theatre productions.

Where do Designers work?

• Graphic design, advertising, architectural or interior design firms
• Retail organizations
• Broadcasting
• Museums
• Self-employment/freelance
• Performing arts
• Clothing or textile companies
• Private studios

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Designer?

• A high school diploma. Most people also get a college diploma or an undergraduate university degree.
• Interior Designer: registration with a provincial association.
• Fashion Designer: college courses in design and pattern making, as well as computer-assisted pattern making, or on-the-job training.
• Theatre Designer: college courses in lighting design, fashion and set design.
• It’s a good idea to keep your computer skills up-to-date: they’re used to present concepts to clients, produce final designs and manage projects.

Average Hourly Earnings: $14.00/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

For more information, check out:

Canadian Apparel Federation

151 Slater Sreet, Suite 708

Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3

Telephone: 613-231-3220

www.apparel.ca

Florists

Floral Designers work with a variety of natural and artificial vegetation, depending on the time of year and particular needs of each client. Cost effectiveness is critical to providing this service to the public.

Where do Florists work?

• Retail flower shops
• Department stores
• Garden centres
• Interior landscape businesses
• Wire service organizations
• Wholesale and distribution outlets
• Gift shops
• Floral decoration firms

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Florist?

• A secondary school diploma is emphasized.
• Training programs are designed in close co-operation with the floral industry to provide the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required for a successful career in floristry.

Average Hourly Earnings: $12.00/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

• Forest Nursery Worker
• Greenhouse Worker
• Horticulture Worker
• Hothouse Worker
• Hydroponics Worker
• Nursery Worker

For more information, check out

Canadian Academy of Floral Art

72 Northdale Road

Toronto, ON

Telephone: 416-699-9669

www.cafachat.com

Hairstylists

Hairstylists style, cut, curl, perm or add hair extensions and apply other hair and scalp treatments. They also shave and style beards and moustaches. Many men and women regularly go to their Hairstylist to have their colour changed; working with chemical compounds requires precision to ensure clients don’t leave the salon unhappy.

Where do Hairstylists work?

• Barber and beauty salons
• Hospitals
• Vocational schools
• Health care
• Film and television companies
• Private business from their own home or the homes of their clients
• Hotels
• Private clubs
• Hair replacement clinics
• Theatre
• Cruise ships

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Hairstylist?

• Hairstylist is a compulsory trade, meaning that a Certificate of Qualification gained through apprenticeship or examination is mandatory.
• To become a Hairstylist, you should have completed your high school diploma and entered into a two to three-year hairstyling apprenticeship program or completed a college hairstyling program combined with on-the-job training.
• Red Seal Certification is available, making it easy to work anywhere in Canada.

Average Hourly Earnings: $15.32/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

• Barber
• Hair Colour Technician
• Hairdresser
• Stylist

For more information, check out

Allied Beauty Association

145 Traders Boulevard East, Units 26 & 27

Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L3

Telephone: 1-800-268-6644

www.abacanada.com

Restaurant Services

As a Restaurant and Food Service Manager, you’re in charge. You get to plan the operations of restaurants, bars and other places serving food. You decide the type of service to be offered and control the costs and inventories of food and beverages. You’re responsible for the staff: their schedules, their performance and every dish they accidentally break. You have to know what’s legal and illegal in relation to the sale of alcohol, and you must ensure that health and safety regulations are being followed.

Where do people in Restaurant Services work?

• Restaurants
• Student residences
• Private clubs
• Hotels and motels
• Resorts
• Pubs/bars
• Cruise ships
• Mining
• Other food and service accommodation facilities

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be in Restaurant Services?

• A high school diploma.
• Restaurant and Food Service Manager: a college or other diploma in food and beverage management, hospitality or a related field plus several years of experience, including supervisory. This isn’t for anyone looking for instant success; you’ll have to work for your management position.
• Computer skills: from ordering, reservations and inventory control to in-room management and property management, everything is done on a computer.

Average Hourly Earnings: $16.08/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

• Assistant Manager - Restaurant
• Bar Manager
• Catering Service Manager
• Food Services Manager
• Restaurateur
• Hotel Food and Beverage Service Manager
• Banquet Manager
• Cafeteria Manager
• Dining Room Manager
• Restaurant Manager

For more information, check out:

Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association

316 Bloor Street West

Toronto, ON M5S 1W5

Telephone: 416-923-8416

www.crfa.ca

Health and Safety Technicians

Health and Safety Technicians plan, coordinate and implement health and safety programs and initiatives in the workplace. They provide technical advice and guidance while promoting safe working conditions. And they champion ways to enhance those conditions, too. They must be able to identify potential problems, risks and be aware of regulatory compliance requirements and rules. Making sure that everyone stays as safe as they possibly can, Health and Safety Technicians are some of the most important people at a workplace.

Where do Health and Safety Technicians work

• In addition to mining operations, other employers include industrial, commercial, government and retail workplaces

What kind of education, training and experience do you need to be a Health and Safety Technician?

• College diploma in occupational health and safety related fields.

Average Hourly Earnings: 31.91/hour*

*Represents the average hourly wage for someone working in this field in Canada – your actual wage will depend on your experience, qualifications, company and location.

Also known as:

• Environmental Health Officer
• Health and Safety Officer
• Health Standards Inspector
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer

For more information, check out

Ontario Mining Association

5775 Yonge Street, Suite 520

Toronto, ON M2M 4J1

Telephone: 416-364-9301

www.oma.on.ca