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Agriculture, animals and environmentWorking with land, animals, conservation, and environmental systems.27 occupations · View familyArchitecture, construction and infrastructureDesigning, building, and maintaining the built environment.28 occupations · View familyArts, design, media and communicationsCreating, communicating, and producing visual and written work.30 occupations · View familyBusiness, consulting and entrepreneurshipOrganizing work, advising organizations, and building ventures.28 occupations · View familyCommunity, social and public servicesSupporting people and communities through public and social programs.26 occupations · View familyEducation and trainingTeaching, coaching, and enabling others to learn.26 occupations · View familyEngineering and technical designApplying science and design to technical systems and products.29 occupations · View familyFinance, accounting and insuranceManaging money, risk, records, and financial decisions.28 occupations · View familyGovernment, policy and administrationPublic administration, policy, and civic operations.26 occupations · View familyHealthcare and clinical servicesClinical care, health support, and related services.35 occupations · View familyHospitality, travel and tourismHosting, travel operations, and visitor experiences.28 occupations · View familyInformation technology, data and cybersecuritySoftware, data, networks, and digital security.30 occupations · View familyLaw, compliance and justiceLegal practice, compliance, and justice-system support.26 occupations · View familyManufacturing, production and qualityMaking products and assuring quality at scale.26 occupations · View familyNatural sciences and researchInvestigating natural and physical systems.27 occupations · View familyPublic safety, defence and emergency responseProtecting people and responding to emergencies.28 occupations · Remove filterRetail, sales and customer experienceSelling, serving, and improving customer journeys.28 occupations · View familySkilled trades, maintenance and repairHands-on skilled work building, fixing, and maintaining systems.33 occupations · View familySupply chain, transport and logisticsMoving goods, coordinating supply, and transport operations.30 occupations · View familyUtilities, energy, mining and resourcesEnergy systems, utilities, and resource industries.26 occupations · View family

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Public safety, defence and emergency response

Police detective

Investigates serious or complex crimes once the initial response is over, building a case file that has to stand up in court. The work is mostly interviewing, tracing and analyzing evidence, and coordinating with forensic, analytical, and prosecution colleagues. Case files are long-running and disclosure obligations are strict.

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Public safety, defence and emergency response

Border services officer

Screens travellers and goods arriving at airports, land crossings, and marine ports, applying customs and immigration law to decide what may enter. Officers question travellers, examine documents, baggage, and cargo, and refer cases for secondary examination or enforcement. Decisions are made quickly and have to be defensible afterwards.

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Public safety, defence and emergency response

Private investigator

Carries out investigations for private clients, insurers, or law firms: tracing people, verifying claims, conducting surveillance, and checking backgrounds. Findings are delivered as written reports and sometimes as testimony, so lawful method and accurate note-taking matter more than speed. Investigators hold no police powers.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

Public safety, defence and emergency response

Firefighter

Responds to fires, vehicle collisions, medical calls, and hazardous-materials incidents as part of a crew working under an incident command structure. Between calls the day is equipment checks, drills, inspections, and public education. Medical calls make up a large share of responses in many services.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

Public safety, defence and emergency response

Fire inspector

Inspects buildings against the fire code, reviews plans and life-safety systems, and follows up on orders until hazards are corrected. Some inspectors also investigate the origin and cause of fires and give evidence about what they found. The job is code interpretation and persuasion as much as inspection.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

Public safety, defence and emergency response

Paramedic

Provides emergency and urgent care outside hospital, assessing patients at scene, treating within a defined scope of practice, and transporting them where needed. Paramedics work to medical directives and give a structured handover at the receiving facility. Many calls are not life-threatening emergencies but social, mental health, or chronic care problems.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

Public safety, defence and emergency response

Emergency medical technician

Gives pre-hospital care at a foundational scope of practice, responding to emergency calls, stabilizing patients, and transporting them to hospital. EMTs often crew an ambulance alongside a paramedic and take the lead on scene safety, lifting, and moving patients. Titles and scope for this level of practice differ considerably between jurisdictions.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

Public safety, defence and emergency response

By-law enforcement officer

Enforces municipal rules covering parking, noise, animals, property standards, licensing, and use of public space. The role mixes complaint response with proactive patrols, and most outcomes come from explaining the rule and negotiating compliance rather than issuing tickets. Officers appear at hearings to defend the notices they write.

Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response

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