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Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) perform job layouts using blueprints and install, handle, erect and apply materials that are component parts in the construction of ceilings and walls. Lathers install support frameworks for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls, build interior partitions and install drywall and other sheathing on walls and ceilings. They also install curtain walls, fire and sound systems, acoustical installations, access flooring, demountable partitions, shielded walls, and apply building envelope technologies.

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Landscape Horticulturists identify, propagate, cultivate, grow and maintain trees and plants, while also managing injury and disease. They create and modify landscapes by measuring, designing, and interpreting plans. They also construct and maintain gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscape environments.  

Landscape Horticulturists install and maintain hard landscape elements such as retaining walls, patios, walkways and water features. In addition, they advise clients on issues related to horticulture and landscape construction. They are employed by landscape designers, architects and contractors, lawn service and tree care establishments, recreation facilities, golf courses, parks, nurseries, greenhouses, and municipal, provincial and federal governments. They may also be self-employed. 

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Ironworkers (Reinforcing) cut, bend, lay out, place and weld reinforcing steel rods, and also weld wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and towers. They also place and stress various post-tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums where longer unsupported spans are required.  

After placing post-tensioning systems, they stress the tendons to predetermined specifications using hydraulic jacks and pumps. They unload fabricated or bar materials and place the material for hoisting as needed. They can be involved in cutting and bending material according to design specifications and drawings, and they may pre-assemble reinforcing material by laying the material out and connecting sub-assemblies on the ground prior to final placement. They also organize the hoisting of the components by connecting the cables and slings to the components and directing crane operators, and they position, align and secure components according to drawings, using a variety of methods. 

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Sprinkler Fitters layout, install, repair, modify, inspect, test and maintain fire protection systems in a variety of buildings and settings. They work on fire protection systems such as wet, dry, water mist, pre-action, foam, deluge, standpipe, clean agent, carbon dioxide, hybrid, antifreeze, and wet and dry chemical fire suppression systems. Their duties include reading and interpreting engineered drawings, installing hangers and clamps to support the piping system, preparing the pipe, joining pipe using a variety of methods, and installing associated equipment.

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Ironworkers (Generalist) rig, weld, burn, rivet, bolt, drill, fit and fabricate or otherwise handle structural shapes and plates in the erection, demolition, repair and routine maintenance of steel structures. They are involved with placing or moving machinery, curtain walls, window walls, tilt-up, column cladding, and architectural metal. They are also responsible for detailing, placing, post-tensioning, pre-stressing and tying of reinforcing steel or cable including the unloading and handling of all such material in the field.

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Tilesetters prepare bases, including waterproof membranes, metal lath and fasteners, and back-up materials pertaining to tile, mixing and use of cement mortars. They also apply a variety of tile—vitreous, quarry, ceramic, terrazzo, quartzite, glass, ceramic veneer, granite, slate, brick pavers, thin bricks and marble—to walls, floors and ceilings, fire places, steam rooms, arches, swimming pools, circular walls and stairways, and other areas.

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"Security Systems Technician" means a person who designs, installs, repairs, maintains, replaces, tests, or services the operation of all electronic security alarm systems in accordance with the provisions of Security Services Act and regulation, administered by the Security Programs Division, Policing and Security Branch, in the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

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Roofers install, repair, maintain and replace roofing systems. They work with membrane roofing systems that consist of a variety of materials with different application methods. They install, replace, maintain, and repair shingles, slates, shakes, roofing tiles, sheet metal and other pre-formed sheeting on sloped roofs. They also weatherproof, waterproof and damp-proof roofing surfaces, foundation walls, floor slabs and bridge decks. The work environment is exposed and may vary from extreme cold to extreme heat. 

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Powerline technicians install, maintain and repair overhead, underground and underwater powerlines and cables and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, metering systems, transformers and lighting infrastructure.