Planning 10 Career Project

CAREER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

STEP 1:
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1)

Go to www.careercruising.com
Username: Tweedsmuir
Password: Careers

2)

From the button bar at the top of the page, select PLAN then CREATE A
NEW PLAN enter in the required information then click on CREATE PLAN.

3)

From the button bar at the top of the page select MATCHMAKER to begin
questions. You will be asked your name again then click START A NEW
CAREER MATCHMAKER SESSION.

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4)

Begin to answer the questions, there are 4 groups of questions. Group 1 is 39

questions, Group 2 is 55 questions, Group 3 is out of 7 questions, Group 4 is
out of 15 questions. After each group of questions, click SAVE TO MY PLAN
then click GO TO CAREER MATCH MAKER then click ANSWER MORE
QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE MY RESULTS.

5)

When there are no more questions to answer PRINT AND KEEP your final
list of 40 careers.

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STEP 2:
Do Career Handout Planning your Career Planning 10 Career Project

Planning your career.

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Part 1
Finding out what careers are available for you to explore with your personal goals
and interests.
Go to www.careerinsite.alberta.ca and create your personal account.

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Part 2
Go to the know yourself section and take ALL the self-assessment quizzes. It is
important to do all the quizzes to get a full picture of your interests and a more
accurate assessment of your interests.

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Answer all the questions to the best of your ability giving thought to your own
personal values and ideas.

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When you have completed all the tests you will be able to go to the my career plan
section and see what occupations have been recommended for you. You can click
on any of the occupations in this section and explore the possibilities for each.

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Once you have completed all the quizzes and have an idea of what is being
suggested for you go to (http://www.workbc.ca/)

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Research at least 3 careers using this site. At least 1 career must be from the
suggested list at careerinsite. The second career can be from there or any other
career you may be interested in that might not have appeared on your list. The
third career must be in the trades area. ( fastest growing jobs area in BC)
Go to http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx and view the videos for your
suggested occupations.

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Answer the following for EACH of the three careers.

Career one

Name: Jarod Grenier

Career Name: Chemical Engineer

1.
Education required and or recommendations: For my career, I need to take
Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Biology, and computers in high school. A
bachelors (4 years) degree is the minimum educational requirement, but a masters
degree (2 years) or PhD is required for academic or advanced research and
development positions.

2.
Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: University of British Colombia,
University of Waterloo, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, McGill
University, McMaster University, Queens University, University of Calgary,
University of Victoria.

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years ) $: At UBC the
cost of tuition for the first year is $6,151.99, my student fees will be $1,137.00, and
my books and supplies will cost $2,200.00. That adds up to $9,488.99 for one year.
The minimum number of credits I need for a bachelor of applied science degree is
144 credits, if one year will give me 37 credits then I will go to school for four years
to get my bachelor of applied science degree. That will cost me $37,955.96. My
master of applied science degree is 30 credits and will take 18-24 months to
complete. It will cost me $98.5 of fees, $9230.70 in tuition, and $1700.00 in student
fees. That will cost me $11029.20.

4.
Salary Range: average pay is between $85,000 and $100,000 a year. Most
engineers earn between $45,000 and $150,000 a year. As engineers gain
experience, their yearly incomes rise. Highly trained specialists and senior-level
managers can earn over $175,000 a year.
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5.
Job Description: Chemical engineers use scientific principals and apply them
to practical situations.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
Jobs for chemical engineering are climbing steadily in Canada because Canada is
moving forward in chemical research.

7. Employment prospects: There are many job opportunities in Canada and the
US for chemical engineering.

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Chemist
2. Civil Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering

9. Skills or characteristics required: Being good at science and mathematics, using

critical thinking and complex problem solving, having good judgement and decision
making, having system analysis, reading comprehension, active learning, systems
evaluation, being able to speak clearly, operations analysis, active listening, writing,
monitoring and assessing, time management, trouble shooting, operation
monitoring, coordination, persuasion, social perceptiveness, instructing, learning
strategies, management and personnel resources, quality control analysis,
technology design, negotiation, service orientation, management of financial
resources, management of material resources.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Chemical engineers are sometimes exposed to

dangerous working conditions, the years of school that all chemical engineers have
to go through, you have a lack of free time.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
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I love science and the idea of mixing and using chemicals to create different things
or design equipment that can help me work on interesting assignments. I like to
think that I am very focused and that when I start an assignment that I will work on
it until it is done, I think that that skill is important in this line of work.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Biology, calculus, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental
engineering, general engineering , geometry, and any other courses depend on
which school you are attending.

13.

Working conditions:

Chemical engineers mostly work indoors, but might have to work at processing
plants outside; depending on the job. They always have to wear protective gear
because they could be exposed to hazardous materials and contaminates.
13.
Typical hours of work: most chemical engineers have a 40-hour work week.
The average day starts at 8:00am and ends at 5:00pm.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: About 5 years
ago my family got a guy from Ontario that was here for a Co-op job, building an
office for Christy Clarke. His name was Harry Leach. He wanted to be a Civil
engineer and I asked him how many different types of engineers there were and
once he got to chemical engineer I asked him what that was. When he finished
explaining it I just knew that that was what I wanted to do when I grew up.

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: How to limit the carbon dioxide
gas that put into the air by cars and environmental disruption.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Skills required for certain jobs.
2. A support email that anybody can access in case they have questions that are
not answered on the website.
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Career two
Name: Jarod Grenier

Career Name: Chemist

1.
Education required and or recommendations: Chemists with bachelors
degrees can get jobs, but it is better if you get a masters degree or a PhD to be in
advanced research positions. While at university, chemists study organic, inorganic,
quantum, and analytical chemistry. Many other programs are mathematics, physics,
and biology.
2.
Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: University of British Columbia,
University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University,

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: at SFU tuition
costs $179 per unit, I need 15 units per semester, 1 year is 2 semesters. A
bachelors degree is 4 years, it will cost me $21480 for my bachelors degree. The
minimum cost for a masters degree is 6 terms of tuition, but the minimum fee rule
will be waived for students who complete all degree requirements in less than 6
terms of full time enrolment and have not taken any leaves. That will cost $32220.

4.
Salary Range: A Chemist with masters degree or PhD will earn more than a
chemist with a bachelors degree, however most chemists will earn between
$35,000 and $135,000 a year. Highly trained and senior level management
chemists can earn over $135,000 a year.

5.
Job Description: Chemists develop the preservatives and artificial flavours in
the food we eat, the wax on a snow board, the explosives in fireworks, and many
more different things. Chemists analyze and create all kinds of materials.

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6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
In Canada, the need for chemists is slowly rising since it slightly dropped in 2000.
7. Employment prospects: The employment prospects are good, due to the fact
that every material is made by chemists.

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Pharmacist
2. Biochemist
3. Geologist

9. Skills or characteristics required:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Scientific, numerical, and technical skills

An enquiring mind
Logical approach to solving problems
Patience and persistence
The ability to analyze data
Leadership and team working skills
The ability to make decisions
Good spoken and written communication skills
IT skills

10. Disadvantages of Occupation:

1. The pay is not as good as a chemical engineers pay
2. Many years at school
3. Job hazards
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I am very interested in science and what I can do with chemicals. Once I am given a
job, I complete it to the best of my ability. I enjoy working with other people and by
myself. I am also very friendly.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
In grade 11, it is recommended that I take: English, mathematics, biology,
chemistry, earth & environmental science, physics, social studies, and computers.
In grade 12, it is recommended that I take: English, algebra & geometry, calculus,
biology, chemistry, earth & environmental science, physics, social studies, and
computers.
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13.
Working conditions: chemists have to work long hours under deadlines,
creating stress. They are exposed to dangerous chemicals, so they must work
carefully and wear protective garb. The chemicals that they handle can be
dangerous to their health as well.

13.
Typical hours of work: chemists usually work 30-40 hours a week, about 9
hours per day.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I have always
loved science and I have wanted to have a career in science since I was 10. I
wanted to be a chemist before I knew that chemical engineers even existed.

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: chemistry is becoming green,
green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or
eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. A sample resume
2. A sample job interview

Trades Career

Name: Jarod Grenier

Career Name: Construction Electrician

1.
Education required and or recommendations: Most Electricians complete
training in a 4-5 year apprenticeship that includes in-school work and on-the-job
training. I would need a high school diploma with courses in math, chemistry,
physics, and English to be accepted into an apprenticeship program.

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2.
Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: Sprott Shaw College, British Columbia
Institute of Technology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years) $: At KPU the
apprenticeship tuition for levels 1-3 will cost me $1,178.23 and the apprenticeship
evaluation fee is $10. In total, my apprenticeship for 3 levels will cost me $1,188.23
without life and student expenses.

4.

Salary Range: Electricians earn $53,000 a year

5.
Job Description: they are responsible for installing electrical systems
wherever they are needed. They may also be involved in the design and layout of
electrical systems for new structures.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
The number of electricians in Canada rose sharply in the 2008-2009. Considering
the trends in this industry, their number should increase slightly over the next few
years.

7. Employment prospects: the employment prospects are good, because the

industry is steadily growing.

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Electrical Engineer
2. Electronics Repairer
3. Security Systems Technician

9. Skills or characteristics required:

Good communication and reading skills.

An aptitude for mathematics

Mechanical ability, strength and manual dexterity
The ability to distinguish colours to work with colour-coded wiring.
The ability to plan and organize.

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The ability to work at heights

The ability to use proper lifting techniques for weights up to 25 kilograms
The ability to get along well with co-workers
The ability to coach and mentor
The willingness to keep up with new developments in the field
The ability to create new ways of completing tasks
The ability to do very precise work
Problem solving
Computer skills

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: there may be long hours, continuing

education is required,
Injuries can occur in the form of cuts; falls or shocks, work activity can be difficult,
there also may be tight or high spaces.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I have always been the overly careful child in my family, so I would be perfect for
this job. I would not get electrocuted. I also find electricity very cool and interesting.
I enjoy my science and math classes. I would like any aspect of being a construction
electrician
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
In grade 11, it is recommended that I take:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

English
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Business / Computers
Construction Technology
Electronics & Communications Technology
Drafting & Design

In grade 12, it is recommended that I take:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

English
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Business / Computers
Entrepreneurship

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7. Construction Technology
8. Electronics & Communications Technology
9. Drafting & Design
13.

Working conditions:

Some types of work may be considered seasonal work. Working conditions can
change dramatically from one job to another, varying from indoors in clean
conditions to outdoors on scaffolding, and to confined and restricted locations.

13.
Typical hours of work: Electricians usually work a 40-hour, five-day week plus
overtime when required.
14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: About a year
ago, my family build a bedroom in our basement for my brother; because we were
sharing rooms at the time. I watched my dad do the electrical himself and I thought
that it would be better if I learned how to do my own electrical, so that I could save
some money.

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: the number of electricians is
growing rapidly, and electricians will transition into "energy contractors" to support
the fast-growing green construction market.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. A list of the best universities in BC
2. A list of the best trade schools in BC

Non Educational paths. If you dont plan on going on to post secondary training you
can chose a career path from the following site in addition to a trade and a
traditional career.
Go to

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Take the try a web version tests.

Career two

Name: ________________________________

Career Name:___________________________

1.

Education required and or recommendations:_____________________________

2.

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________

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3.

Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:____________

4.

Salary Range:______________________________________________________

5.

Job Description:____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
____________________________________BC

7.

8.

or Canada (circle one)

Employment prospects:______________________________________________

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________

9. Skills or characteristics required:_______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________

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10. Disadvantages of Occupation:________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
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11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
____________________________________________________________________
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12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
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13.

Working conditions:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

13.

Typical hours of work: ______________________________________________

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this
occupation:___________________
__________________________________________________________________

15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:___________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________

Step 3
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POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name: Jarod Grenier

Date: Feb.10.2016

Find 3 Post Secondary Institutions you would like to attend. (One must be a
College.) Answer the following questions for each Application Form and then
completely fill in ONE Application Form in Blue or Black pen with NO mistakes.

First Choice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Post-Secondary Institution: SFU

Where is the Location of the Campus: Surrey, BC, Canada
What is the Address: 250-13450 102nd Avenue
Phone Number: (778) 782-3111
Fax Number: 778.782.7403
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address: http://www.sfu.ca/
First Program Applied for: Chemical Engineering
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $90

Second Choice
1. Post Secondary Institution: UBC
2. Where is the Location of the Campus: The UBC campus is in Vancouver
3. What is the Address: 2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC
4. Phone Number: 604-822-2211
5. Fax Number: 604.822.6943
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6. Email Address: [email protected]

7. Website Address: https://www.ubc.ca/
8. First Program Applied for: Chemical Engineering
9. What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $70.00
10. Attach a Copy of the Application: https://applybc.ca/sfu.jsp#landingcontinue-application:applybc

Third Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: KPU

Where is the Location of the Campus: Surrey, BC, Canada
What is the Address: 12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC
Phone Number: (604) 599-2000
Fax Number: 604-599-2106
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address: http://www.kpu.ca/surrey
First Program Applied for: Electrician
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $40

What is PAS BC? It is now called ApplyBC. It is a website that allows you to
create an application for any college or university in British Columbia.

Step 4

1)

HAND IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

a)
3 Completed career research info sheets (1 for each career)
b)
Your Top 10 and Top 40 lists
c)
All of your research papers (from both career cruising and
careerinsite websites)

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CAREER RESEARCH WEBSITES

Web Site Address

Site Name

Purpose of Site

www.aiabc.com

Aerospace Industry

Aerospace
Careers

www.driveabus.ca

Bus Industry

Bus Industry
Careers

www.canadiancareers.com

Careers in Canada

Career
Exploration

www.canlearn.ca

Government of
Canada

Career
Exploration

www.careers.ca

Careers

Job Search Skills

www.schoolfinder.com/careers

Schoolfinder

Career
Exploration

www.vector.cfee.org

Vector

Career
Exploration

www.ces.bc.ca

Career Education Soc.

Career
Exploration

www.nextsteps.org

Next Steps

Career
Exploration

www.careerpathsonline.com

Career Paths

Career
Exploration

www.workfutures.bc.ca

Work Futures

Career
Exploration

www.bccassn.com

BC Construction Assn.

Construction
Careers

www.roadbuilders.bc.ca

BC Roadbuilders

Construction
Careers

www.bcfilm.iondesign.ca

BC Film Industry

Film Industry
Careers

www.itabc.ca

Industry Training
Authority

Trades Careers

www.jobfutures.ca

Canada Job Futures

Market research

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site
www.workfutures.bc.ca

BC Job Futures

Market research
site

www.workinfonet.bc.ca

Work Infonet

Market research
site

www.beyourownboss.org

Be Your Own Boss

Self Employment

www.wd.gc.ca

Western
Diversification

Self Employment

www.youth.gc.ca

Youth Link

Self-Employment

www.success.bc.ca/yep

BC Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

www.communityfutures.ca/

BC Small business

Entrepreneurship

www.cybf.ca

Canada Youth
Business

Entrepreneurship

www.asttbc.org

Applied Science Tech.

Technology
Careers

www.cthrb.ca

Canadian Technology

Technology
Careers

www.workdestinations.org

Work Destinations

Trades Careers

www.opportunityknocks.ca

Opportunity Knocks

Trades/Apprentic
es

www.skilledtrades.ca

Skilled Trades

Trades Careers

www.youthpath.ca

Government of
Canada

Youth
Employment

www.monster.ca

Monster

Career Search

www.destination2020.ca

Destination 2020

Career Search

Narrow your career list to a few good choices. Each career should have a detailed list of
skills needed, as well as degrees, diplomas, certificates, volunteer or relevant experience
etc. Next, research the schools or organizations that offer the particular program of study
needed. Find out the entrance requirements or prerequisites. Finally, call prospective
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employers within the industry you are researching and ask what they look for in their
employees and if they prefer to hire students from a particular school or program.

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