CAREER TWO

Career Name: Psychiatrist

1. Education required and or recommendations: 4 year bachelor degree,

essential undergraduate classes include: English, math, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Most major in biology or chemistry before applying to med school. 4 year doctoral
degree in psychology. Need to complete EPPP and CFTA and 4 years of residency to
qualify to be a psychiatrist.

2. Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: University of Alberta and McGill University.

Ones in BC are SFU, UFV, and UBC.

3. Cost of training in Canadian $ (full program cost for all years): 150 000

4. Salary range: entry level: 75 000 experienced: 180 000

5. Job description: a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment

of mental illness.

6. Number or people employed in this occupation: 4770 (in Canada)

7. Employment prospects: A bit, however larger probability in becoming a

psychologist. A psychiatrist is just a higher position, because they are medical doctors.
Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy to help patients, while psychiatrists can
prescribe medicine.

8. Related Jobs (list at least 3):

 Psychologist
 Forensic psychologist
 Creative arts psychologist

9. Skills or characteristics required: Passion for learning, observation abilities, solid

ethical core and cultural/political/social awareness.

10. Disadvantages of occupation: isolation and emotional stress, which can impair a
psychologist from continuing their job.
 11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option: I’m
interested in learning and observing the behaviors of other people, as well as diagnosing
and having the ability to issue treatments for them.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this occupation? Biology, physics,
chemistry, pre calculus, English 12, a socials course 11, and a language 11. It’s best to
take academically inclined classes to better your chances of getting into a medical
school, as competition is heavy.

13. Working conditions: Usually work regular business hours, however may be
called in evenings and weekends. Usually working in community health centers, clinics,
and hospitals.

14. Typical hours of work: Average psychiatrist spends 48 hours a week at work, 60%
of the time working with patients.

15. Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I’m interested in a field of
work with ties to metal health and the study of the mind and its behavior. Psychology has
always interested me.

16. What are the future trends of this occupation: genetic discoveries that relate to
disorders, neuroplasticity as treatment, neurostimulation for brain repair, and the
intertwining of physical and mental disorders and how they relate.

17. Go to Work BC Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and Education Planner

(https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/) list 2 points of information you felt were important
and were not covered.

1. larger demand for psychiatrist coming late 2020’s, with a 14% increase in job
openings.

2. If you choose to be a psychologist, you can also explore the art field through
creative arts therapy.

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CAREER ONE
Name: Grace Merrells

Career Name: Physiotherapist

18. Education required and or recommendations: Master of physical therapy degree.

In order to practice in BC, physiotherapist must also be registered with the college of
physiotherapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). A mentorship in a hospital is appealing
for future employers, and in some cases required.

19. Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: UBC is the only institution in BC that

currently offers the master of physical therapy degree. They also offer a PhD program
for those who wish to undertake further research in rehabilitation sciences.

20. Cost of training in Canadian $ (full program cost for all years): 80 000-110 000

21. Salary range: 50 000-80 000 a year

22. Job description: Physiotherapists will assess clients and plan and carry out
individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical
functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in clients.

23. Number or people employed in this occupation 20 100 (Canada)

24. Employment prospects: till 2026 job openings are expected to total 12 500

25. Related Jobs (list at least 3):

 Athletic therapist
 rehabilitation assistant
 health care aide

26. Skills or characteristics required: ability to work in a team, communication

skills, ability to be encouraging, and basic problem solving skills.

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 27. Disadvantages of occupation: physically demanding work, renewing liecense
every two years.

28. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option: I’m
encouraging and driven to helping my friends and others. It’s a job that keeps you
active, which I’m interested in.

29. What courses and grades are needed to enter this occupation? English, Pre-calculus
or higher, biology, chemistry, and physical health education. Minimum B’s, however
since the only school in BC that offers the PT program is UBC, higher marks are
requires (majority A’s)

30. Working conditions: Typically practice in a range of public and private settings,
which includes private clinics, home care, and hospitals. They can work in teams or
perform independently.

31. Typical hours of work: Full time professionals work 36 hour week. Evenings are
sometimes worked. Those who work in a private space (out of their home, for example)
may work anywhere in-between 36-50 hours a week.

32. Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: Many opportunities to
travel and work abroad, as well as a flexible schedule.

33. What are the future trends of this occupation: Doctors are recommending not to
“rest” injuries as often, rather get moving with PT, that’s why there has been such a rapid
growth.

34. Go to Work BC Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) or Education Planner

(https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/) and list 2 points of information you felt were
important and were not covered.

1. Industry sources report that the current supply of new graduates is insuffiecient
to fill the current and emerging vacancies in the northern regions, on the mainland and some
areas on Vancouver Island. There will be greater demand for PT in oncoming years.

2. New technology and information may result in workers taking on more

specialized roles. This will also have an effect on educational requirements, as increased
training will be necessary.
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TRADES CAREER
Career Name: Cook

35. Education required and or recommendations: highschool diploma, culinary arts or

related program. On-job training may be provided. Trade certification for cooks is
available through the industry training authority, but is not mandatory for employment. To
be eligible for certification, cooks must complete a three-year apprenticeship program
(for combination of more than three years in the trade and some college or industry)

36. Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: Holland College’s Culinary Institute of

Canada, Montreal ITHQ, George Brown College’s chef school.

37. Cost of training in Canadian $ (full program cost for all years): 1 culinary course is
16 205

38. Salary range: 23 000-76 000

39. Job description: Cooks prepare, cook and present meals and specialty foods.

40. Number or people employed in this occupation 65 000 (Canada)

41. Employment prospects: High demand in various forms of culinary skills across
Canada.

42. Related Jobs (list at least 3):

 Baker or pastry artist

 Food entrepreneur
 Restaurant Publicist

43. Skills or characteristics required: management skills, high stress tolerance,

innovativeness, and fast-paced decision making.

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 44. Disadvantages of occupation: the hour, remain standing for hours, and risk the
hazards of the kitchen. Low pay starting, have to build your reputation and skills.

45. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option: I’m a
person driven to learn and in a career that requires both technical skills and creative
skills, especially something as broad as food, there’s always more to learn and absorb. I
also have endless energy and don’t mind excessively late/early hours.

46. What courses and grades are needed to enter this occupation? None, just a high
school diploma (though if your school offers culinary related classes you can take them
for exposure)

47. Working conditions: many hazards such as falls, slips, cuts, burns. Standing
and moving for several hours without rest.

48. Typical hours of work: Working hours may include early mornings, late evenings,
weekends and holidays. Cooks are notorious for working plenty overtime and stretching
their hours.

49. Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: Challenging, quick
moving environment and a use of both creative and technical skills.

50. What are the future trends of this occupation: High in demand, because the food
industry is continuously growing. Employment is projected to grow 11 percent from
2018-2028. Most job opportunities for chefs and head cooks are expected to be in food
services like restaurants.

51. Go to ITA http://www.itabc.ca/ or the Discover Skills BC Website

http://discoverskillsbc.ca/ and list 2 points of information you felt were important and
were not covered.

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 1. Cooks who specialize in preparing ethnic cuisine or special dishes may have an
advantage over others looking for work.

2. You can begin training in secondary school, through entry level training courses
or through direct entry to the workplace.

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