Research careers to help you identify new opportunities in PEI
41401 - Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts conduct research, monitor data, analyze information and prepare reports and plans to resolve economic and business problems and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns. They advise on matters such as finance, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, agricultural and natural resource commodities and labour and industrial markets. They are employed by government departments and agencies and throughout the private sector in associations, unions, research organizations, banks and investment firms.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41402 - Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
Business development officers and market researchers and analysts conduct research, provide statistical and analytical supports, identify market trends and potential opportunities, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas, or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing and analytics firms and business associations or may be self-employed.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41403 - Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41404 - Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer health care policies and programs. They are employed by government departments and agencies, consulting establishments, universities, research institutes, hospitals, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41405 - Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41406 - Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41407 - Program officers unique to government
Program officers unique to government are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
41409 - Other professional occupations in social science
Other professional occupations in social science include anthropologists, archaeologists, geographers, historians, linguists, political scientists, sociologists and other professional occupations in social science. They are employed in universities and throughout the public and private sectors.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 1 - University degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
42100 - Police officers (except commissioned)
Police officers maintain order and enforce laws and regulations. They respond to emergency calls, patrol public areas, regulate traffic, control crowds, arrest offenders and build community relationships. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42101 - Firefighters
Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by large industrial establishments that have internal firefighting services. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42102 - Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce, and the Royal Canadian Navy.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42200 - Paralegals and related occupations
Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Justices of the peace administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants and perform other court-related duties such as conducting bail hearings. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the scope of their practice. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Justices of the peace are employed by federal, provincial, municipal, and territorial courts. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42201 - Social and community service workers
Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42202 - Early childhood educators and assistants
Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.Outlook: Very Good / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42203 - Instructors of persons with disabilities
Instructors of persons with disabilities teach children and adults using a variety of techniques to facilitate communication, rehabilitation, social skills and increased independence. They are employed in rehabilitation centres, specialized educational institutes and throughout the school system.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
42204 - Religion workers
Religion workers include brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community and who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion. They may perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship; in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons; or in industrial facilities, corporate enterprises; or they may work in private practice.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 2 - College diploma (2 - 3 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (2 - 5 yrs)
43100 - Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43109 - Other instructors
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43200 - Sheriffs and bailiffs
Sheriffs execute and enforce court orders, warrants and writs, participate in seizure and sale of property and perform courtroom and other related duties. Bailiffs serve legal orders and documents, seize or repossess properties, evict tenants and perform other related activities. Sheriffs and bailiffs must usually complete a training program offered by the province to work in the provincial courts. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts, and bailiffs may be employed as officers of the court or in private service as agents for creditors.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43201 - Correctional service officers
Correctional service officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Primary workers develop women offender's correctional plan and work with other service officers in the correctional team. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments. Correctional service officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43202 - By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers enforce by-laws and regulations of provincial and municipal governments. They are employed by provincial and municipal governments and agencies.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43203 - Border services, customs, and immigration officers
Border services, customs, and immigration officers administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, customs and border crossing. They are employed by government agencies.Outlook: Moderate / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
43204 - Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 3 - College diploma (less than 2 yrs) or Apprenticeship training (less than 2 yrs)
44100 - Home child care providers
Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Not Assigned / TEER: 4 - Secondary school
44101 - Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside. They are employed by home care and support agencies, private households, or they may be self-employed.Outlook: Very Good / TEER: 4 - Secondary school
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