Occupation | Description | Information | |
| Administrative Assistant | Under light supervision performs administrative functions such as preparing letters, scheduling, message taking and memos. Must be PC literate and able to use a number of applications over and above MS Word and Excel. | ||
| CAD/Drafting Technician | Prepares CAD drawings and plans of engineering specifications from sketches. Prepares material specifications and material cost estimates. Completion of a college drafting and design program is required. | ||
| Computer Programmer | Develops computer applications for internal or external use. May work independently or within a team of programmers. May create program code in one or more computer languages. Typically has a bachelor degree or specialized computer skills training. | ||
| Controller | Responsible for cost and general accounting, producing budgets and financial reports. Administers the accounting and financial duties for the corporation. Usually manages the accounting department and may require a CMA or CGA designation. Typically reports to the Chief Financial Officer or President. | ||
| Customer Service - Inbound Agent | With light supervision handles incoming customer inquiries and problems and offers solutions in-line with company policies. Processes customer orders and maintains customer documents and records. Handles inquiries from customers and Sales Reps regarding orders or associated problems. Typically reports to Customer Service Manager and has 1 to 3 years experience. | ||
| Data Entry Operator | With moderate supervision verifies and enters data into a computer system for various departments. Must be able to operate a computer with several different programs. Typically reports to the Office Manager or Departmental Manager. | ||
| Electrician | Performs regular scheduled and preventive maintenance on electrical control systems. Repairs and installs industrial electrical equipment and other related electronic systems including electrical motors and generators. Trade certification is typically required. | ||
| Human Resources Manager | Implements HR functions including compensation, employee reviews, benchmarking, training, and recruitment. Ensures all HR policies are in accordance with government standards and laws for the corporation. Supervises HR team and typically reports to HR Director or HR Executive. | ||
| Information Technology Manager | Oversees design and implementation of systems in the company. Selects and manages software and data management applications. Typically reports to Information Technology or Operations Executive. | ||
| Information Technology Systems Analyst | Defines and develops solutions to general problems. Researches and plans the implementation of new computer systems. Produces instructions to be used by computer programmers on complex tasks. | ||
| Machinist | Uses lathes and milling machines to create custom designed parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, charts and tables, or studies sample parts, to determine required machining operation. | ||
| Maintenance Manager | Manages the maintenance of facility interiors and exteriors. Liaises with outside contractors and ensures third party suppliers adhere to contracts. Typically has 5 plus years of experience. | ||
| Manufacturing Engineer | Solves challenging technical design issues, improves processes, modifies equipment, and supports the production process technically. Manages projects and interfaces with other departments and coordinates outside contractors. Works under supervision of Engineering Manager and requires professional engineer designation. | ||
| Marketing Manager | Creates marketing strategies to promote products. Oversees the development of marketing campaigns, promotional material and other multi media efforts. Ensures marketing initiatives stay within budgets and assists with new product development. Typically reports to the Marketing and Sales Executive with a minimum of 5 to 10 years experience. | ||
| Materials/Supply Manager | Oversees the flow of raw materials and finished product in and out of the plant. Ensures that inventory levels are in accordance with production schedules. Works closely with the Production Manager. | ||
| Mechanical Engineer | Designs machinery and load-bearing equipment. Supervises engineering projects. Establishes machinery maintenance programs. | ||
| Mechanical Technician | Prepares machine drawings and specifications. Researches new designs and evaluates material costs. Performs regular tests on machinery and assists Engineers in executing new design and testing initiatives. | ||
| Millwright | Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots industrial machinery and equipment according to diagrams or schematic drawings. Operates hoisting and lifting devices and uses welding equipment and other tools required to install or repair machines. Fits bearings, aligns gears and shafts, attaches motors and connects couplings and belts as required. | ||
| Production - Quality Assurance Manager | Reviews quality assurance studies and best practice reports to improve the quality of processes and products. Ensures the corporation meets client, supplier and government quality standards. Typically reports to Quality Assurance or Operations Executive and holds a bachelor degree with 5 plus years experience. | ||
| Production Assembler (Non-machine) | Assembles products using hands and/or tools as part of production process. Inspects components and finished products to ensure conformance with quality guidelines. Requires minimal training and usually does not require education. | ||
| Production General Labourer | Performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labour including painting, window cleaning, and/or minor repairs. Cleans facilities daily and maintains cleaning supplies. Usually requires little training and usually does not require education. | ||
| Production Machine and Tool Inspector (Set-up) | Sets up and adjusts machines for operation and confirms dimensions of machined parts. May make minor mechanical repairs. Monitors machines during operation and updates inspection records. Cleans machines after they have been used. | ||
| Production Machine Operator | Operates a production line machine. Monitors production to ensure products meet specified material and quality standards. | ||
| Production Manager | Develops production schedules and ensures that inventory levels are maintained for all types of production. Conducts feasibility studies to reach maximum production from machines and employees. Monitors employee productivity and ensures training is received. | ||
| Research Lab Technician | Performs lab research and development experiments for new products. Documents the details of experiments and makes initial recommendations based on findings. May source and purchase supplies to support research. Most often requires a Masters level degree, but may qualify with a college diploma and practical experience. | ||
| Research Scientist | Performs lab work requiring a high level of scientific expertise and education (often Masters or PhD designation). Designs and implements research methodologies, and interprets data. Participates in decisions based upon interpretation of data and makes recommendations in technical and scientific areas. More senior incumbents typically supervise or direct the activity of junior Research Scientists. | ||
| Shipper/Receiver | Inspects and verifies incoming goods against packing slips, records and reports damages and shortages. Maintains all shipping and receiving records. Determines method of shipping, prepares bills of lading and other shipping documents. Oversees loading and unloading of goods to appropriate areas and departments. Often required to operate a forklift. | ||
| Tool and Die Maker | Fabricates and repairs tools and fixtures. Ensures products meet tolerances and requirements. Tool and die certification is typically required. | ||
| Warehouse Manager | Oversees the efficient utilization of the warehouse facility. Allocates storage space for raw and finished materials and prepares material forecasts. May develop warehouse operation budgets and schedules for the material shipping and receiving. May supervise up to 25 distribution employees and typically holds a bachelor degree with 5 to 7 years experience. | ||
| Welder | Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals and is able to operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment. Reads and interprets industrial blueprints to satisfy welding specifications. Trade certification is typically required. | ||
List of Terms:
Hourly Wage:
The wage rate, expressed in dollars and cents, paid to the employee per hour as of December 31, 2005. Does not include benefits, overtime, incentive payments, etc. Also does not include any base salaries expressed as hourly rate equivalents.
Actual Bonus:
The total direct additional lump-sum payments on top of base salary or hourly earnings received by the employee during 2004. Bonuses are generally paid in accordance with predetermined employee performance measures and are typically paid once or twice a year.
Starting (or Apprentice) Hourly Wage:
The hourly wage offered to a new graduate or an apprentice with no prior experience.
Actual Total Cash:
The sum of Base Salary or Hourly Wage and Actual Bonus for each incumbent.
Starting (or Apprentice) Base Salary:
The annual salary offered to a new graduate or an apprentice with no prior experience.
Salary & Hourly Rate Combined:
The combination of salary paid and hourly paid incumbents. All hourly paid incumbents have been normalized to an annual earning based on the standard hours worked per week provided for that incumbent.
Group Benefits Plan:
Indicates the percentage of organizations and incumbents that offer a Group Benefit Plan that is paid in whole, or in part, by the organization. Group benefits in this case would include benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, etc.
Group Retirement Plan:
Indicates the percentage of organizations and incumbents that offer a Group Retirement Plan. A Group Retirement Plan would include one or more of Group RRSP, Defined Contribution, or Defined Benefit plans.
# Org's:
The number of organizations that provided data for the particular survey field.
# Incum:
The number of incumbents matching the job in organizations that provided data for the particular survey field.
Notes:
- Wages:
Aon Consulting Inc. conducted for the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre a wage survey focusing on a selection of 30 occupations. The survey used a combination of mail and telephone practices for a sample of establishments in Ontario having more than 7 employees.
The wages are for union and nonunion workers.
The objective of the survey was to produce estimates that sufficiently approximate the actual average wage rate for the surveyed occupations.
For the data samples the low, average and high data points were calculated.
- Benefits:
For the survey of occupations, Aon Consulting Inc. asked employers specific questions regarding which benefits applied.
The table illustrates the percentage of firms that apply the specific benefit to their firm.
