Trades, Transport and Equipment Operation
Summary
Transportation is the movement of goods and people around the world. This includes multi-modal transportation, or planes, trains and automobiles.
In Saskatchewan, there are eleven shortline railways, two first class railways (Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway), approximately 2,400 registered trucking companies, approximately 147 airports in Saskatchewan including two international airports in Regina and Saskatoon. Saskatchewan is home to some large international trucking companies as well as some of the best aviation companies in the country. Saskatchewan is home to Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology where you can become an apprentice in the aircraft maintenance industry. Everything that is produced or grown in one place has to move to another location in order for the product to be sold. The shipping of these goods may seem simple, put it on a truck, a train, or a plane, but it is much more than that. This includes dealing with international shipping laws, coordinating multi-modal transportation including shipping vessels at ports thousands of miles away to ship the products overseas. This is the science of logistics. Logistics is the management of the flow of goods and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of customers. If you are interested in seeing the world then the transportation industry may be for you. Whether it is flying around the world as a pilot, or moving cargo via a train around North America, or travelling across North America in a truck that is fully computerized this industry will provide you with a lifetime of experiences.
Job Charts
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| wdt_ID | NOC | Job Title | Job Description | Wage Range Estimate | Skills | Knowledge | Tools & Technology | Other | Training and Education routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7315 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | Your job will be to repair and inspect all types of aircraft and avionic systems. | $36,000 to $95,010 | Teamwork, Communication skills, Troubleshooting | English language, Risk management | Enterprise resource planning ERP systems and software | Attention to detail, Self-starter / Self-motivated, Flexibility | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies |
| 2 | 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and transport mechanics and mechanical repairers | Use diagnostic, computer and mechanical skills to service and repair automobiles, light trucks and buses. | $33,260 to $83,350 | Teamwork, Customer service, Communication skills | English language, Occupational Health and Safety Act | Diesel engines and motors, HVAC, Power tools | Attention to detail, Fast-paced Setting, Flexibility | Lakeland College, North West College, Parkland College, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| 3 | 7234 | Boilermakers | Make, assemble and repair dust, gas, steam, oil, water or other liquid-tight containers, structures and equipment. | $67,970 to $95,490 | Teamwork, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills | English language, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Blueprint Reading | Welding equipment, Lathe machines, CNC Machining | Attention to detail, Fast-paced Setting, Flexibility | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission |
| 4 | 7281 | Bricklayers | Lay concrete block, brick or pre-cut stone to build or repair various structures. | $52,000 to $88,280 | Teamwork, Customer service, Interpersonal skills | English language | Power tools, Scaffolding, Swing stages | Flexibility | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| 5 | 7512 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators | Drive buses or operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes. | $27,730 to $64,000 | Customer service, Communication skills, Teamwork | English language, First aid, CPR | n.a. | Flexibility, Attention to detail, Work under pressure | Carlton Trail College |
| 6 | 7272 | Cabinetmakers | Construct, repair, finish and install cabinets, furniture, bedroom suites and architectural millwork, such as custom shelving components, paneling and interior trims | $31,200 to $60,320 | Teamwork, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills | English language, Occupational Health and Safety Act | Computer aided design and drafting CADD software, Power saws, Shaping machines | Attention to detail, Fast-paced Setting, Flexibility | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission |
| 7 | 7271 | Carpenters/Scaffolders | Construct, renovate and repair buildings and structures made of wood and other materials. Scaffolders lay out, assemble, maintain and dismantle scaffolds, bleachers, and stages. Framers construct and erect floor, wall and roof framing and install exterior doors and windows. | $34,010 to $72,800 | Teamwork, Communication skills, Customer service | English language, Occupational Health and Safety Act, First aid | Power tools, Scaffolding | Flexibility, Attention to detail, Self-starter / Self-motivated | Cumberland College, Lakeland College, Northlands College, North West College, Prairie Arctic Trades Training Centre, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Carpenter Joint Training Committee, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Southeast College |
| 8 | 7282 | Concrete finishers | Smooth and finish freshly poured concrete; apply curing or surface treatments; install, maintain and restore various masonry structures, such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and highrise buildings. | $38,480 to $76,960 | Teamwork, Customer service, Communication skills | English language, First aid, CPR | Power tools, Scaffolding, Swing stages | Attention to detail, Flexibility, Fast-paced Setting | On The Job Training |
| 9 | 7311 | Industrial mechanic (millwright) | Install, maintain and repair machinery in factories, mines and production facilities. | $41,600 to $102,960 | Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Communication skills | English language, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP/cGMP) | Power tools, Forklifts, Welding equipment | Attention to detail, Work under pressure, Flexibility | Cumberland College, Parkland College, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Southeast College |
| 10 | 7611 | Construction craft labourers | Prepares, cleans up construction sites, moves earth, places concrete structures and municipal lines | $31,200 to $60,320 | Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, Customer service | English language, First aid, CPR | Scaffolding, Circular saws, Concrete saws | Fast-paced Setting, Flexibility, Attention to detail | Dumont Technical Institute, Parkland College, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| NOC | Job Title | Job Description | Wage Range Estimate | Skills | Knowledge | Tools & Technology | Other | Training and Education routes |
Education Routes
Below are the post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan for Trades, Transport and Equipment Operation
Carlton Trail College
Cumberland College
Dumont Technical Institute
Great Plains College
Great Plains College is focused on meeting the needs of learners, employers and communities in western Saskatchewan. We build stronger leaders, careers, partnerships and communities.
Lakeland College
Northlands College
Northlands College provides courses and programs in several campuses across northern Saskatchewan. Each campus offers specific programs and courses, with many programs offered in multiple locations.
North West College
Parkland College
Sask Indian Institute of Technologies
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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