2014 – 2015
CAREER
GUIDE
INTRODUCTION Welcome to SIAST’s 2014-15 Career Guide. This is an exciting time to be in post-secondary technical education in Saskatchewan. As a polytechnic, our strength is in providing high-quality, career-focused education. Technological, economic and demographic changes in the province mean there are many rewarding career opportunities for our graduates. SIAST programs provide marketable skills thanks to effective curriculum development and strong working relationships with employers. This contributes to high employment for our grads and to a solid endorsement from employers – 98 percent say they would hire a SIAST grad again. If you are interested in acquiring skills to take advantage of career opportunities in Saskatchewan, this guide will give you an overview of our certificate, diploma and degree programs. Each program description is accompanied by a few examples of possible careers, along with possible earning potentials for each. If you would like more information to narrow down your choice, please visit our website at goSIAST.com, or contact our Student Development offices for a consultation. Helping you pick the right program is just one of the ways we can help you achieve your post-secondary goals. We also offer: • Small class sizes with plenty of one-on-one instructor time. • Practical learning opportunities in every program. • Faculty with real-world experience. • Counselling support from before studies start. • Applied research opportunities in many programs with expert support and leadership. • Employment and other alumni services after studies end. • Curriculum informed by employer input. • Flexible delivery options that include part-time and distance. • Aboriginal support services. • Recognition of prior learning and transfer credit options. • Recreation and athletic opportunities. At SIAST, we offer 150 programs, and we’re pretty sure we have one that’s right for you. Dr. Larry Rosia SIAST President and CEO
TABLE OF CONTENTS Applied/Visual Media...................... 3 Aviation............................................ 3 Business.......................................... 4 Education and Early Learning ........ 6 Engineering Technology.................. 6 Health Services................................ 8 Hospitality........................................ 10 Human Services.............................. 11 Industrial/Trades.............................. 12 Justice ............................................. 14 Natural Resources........................... 14 Nursing............................................. 15 Science............................................ 15 Technology....................................... 16
Moose Jaw SIAST Palliser Campus
600 Saskatchewan Street at 6th Avenue NW PO Box 1420 Moose Jaw SK S6H 4R4 306-691-8200
Prince Albert SIAST Woodland Campus 1100 – 15th Street East PO Box 3003 Prince Albert SK S6V 6G1 306-765-1500
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Regina SIAST Wascana Campus 4500 Wascana Parkway PO Box 556 Regina SK S4P 3A3 306-775-7300
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Saskatoon SIAST Kelsey Campus
1130 Idylwyld Drive at 33rd Street PO Box 1520 Saskatoon SK S7K 3R5 306-659-4300
Footnotes to Following Pages OC classifications were selected from the Government of Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. The NOC system N classifies jobs in Canada based on work performed and skills and education needed. The sample job titles and corresponding NOC classifications listed are intended to provide an overview of general career areas that a SIAST graduate is most likely to enter. They are neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Actual job titles will vary. For more information on the Government of Canada’s NOC system, visit the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website at www.hrsdc.gc.ca. 2 Unless otherwise noted, earning potential values were derived from the Government of Canada’s 2011 wage reports for the Province of Saskatchewan for the corresponding NOC classification and were determined using a 40-hour work week. Actual earning potentials may vary based on actual job title, organization and collective bargaining agreements among other factors. For more information on the Government of Canada’s wage reports, visit the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website at www.hrsdc.gc.ca. In some cases, additional income information is available at www.ae.gov.sk.ca/employment. 3 Indicates value based on Canada-wide data. 4 Earning potential is based on Transport Canada regulated 1200 hours of flying per year. 1
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This career guide provides an overview of sample career opportunities available for SIAST’s certificate and diploma programs. Admission requirements and the complete list of required courses are not included. In addition, errors or omissions might inadvertently occur. For complete SIAST program information, visit www.goSIAST.com. SIAST reserves the right to alter program information at any time.
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SIAST is Saskatchewan’s primary public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training. A member of Polytechnics Canada, SIAST’s programs include apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees. The institution serves 26,000 distinct students through campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities.
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APPLIED/ VISUAL MEDIA goSIAST.com/appliedvisualmedia
Technology is creating amazing new avenues for creative expression – web, interactive media, computer animation, digital video and film. It all adds up to more career opportunities than ever before – careers that let you imagine, explore and create as part of your everyday work life. SIAST has the programs to get you started on a career where you can design your own future.
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I’m on the right path with my program. I enjoy learning at SIAST and I look forward to my future.”” RYLEY Hometown: Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation Reserve Program: Media Arts Production
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Graphic Communications – diploma Program duration: 68 weeks
Media Arts Production – certificate or diploma Program duration: 35 weeks
New Media Communications – certificate
– diploma
Graphic communications in the digital age is evolving in new directions … and creating new opportunities. The Graphic Communications diploma program provides the conceptual and technical expertise necessary to build a career in the industry. Follow your passion — graphic design or printing. You’ll discover job opportunities in advertising agencies, commercial print shops, design firms, publishing agencies and more. Visit the program page to learn about the Canadian Printing Industry Association scholarship. Media is the focal point of information transfer in our society. Media arts production specialists use this powerful tool to educate, influence and inspire. The Media Arts Production certificate program provides the basics: learn how to transform creative ideas into a variety of media formats, operate production equipment, prepare materials and produce media programs. The diploma program builds on these skills with hands-on, in-depth training. Possible career paths include camera operators, media technicians, copywriters, editors, producers and more.
Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
Whether you’re interested in web design or interactive media, career opportunities in new media are growing by leaps and bounds. Why not get paid for doing what you love? Develop your creative talent in graphic, web and interactive design. Learn to create websites, design graphics, develop interactive media, create digital presentations and more. Hone your skills in web and mobile technologies. Explore interests in photography, video, audio and 2D and 3D animation. SIAST’s New Media Communications certificate program provides a multi-faceted skill set on progressive media topics and software.
Prince Albert, Regina, some distance learning options available
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)
$31,200 - $78,000
Photographer
Photographers (5221)
$25,000 - $55,600
Printing Press Operator
Printing Press Operators (7381)
$25,000 - $70,0003
Recording Technician
Audio and Video Recording Technicians (5225)
$29,100 - $85,0003
Camera Operator
Film and Video Camera Operators (5222)
$20,800 - $69,300
Producer / Director
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (5131)
$27,400 - $79,600
Media Developer
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
$42,000 - $92,000
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)
$31,200 - $78,000
Web Designer
Web Designers and Developers (2175)
$20,800 - $56,000
The diploma program lets you develop advanced skills by specializing in two of three streams:
• Digital Graphic Design
adds the skills you need to create interesting and effective graphic solutions for websites, banner ads and other interactive media. Career paths include graphic artist, graphic interface designer, new media developer and web developer. Advanced certificate available online.
• Dynamic Web Development
adds the skills you need to develop sophisticated, interactive web content, including secure websites, online databases, electronic catalogues and e-commerce solutions. Career paths include web developer, web programmer and e-commerce system developer. Advanced certificate available online.
• Interactive Media Production Program duration: see goSIAST.com
Regina
adds the skills you need to create interactive media, develop material using content management systems and electronic learning environments, and explore emerging technologies such as mobile apps. Career paths include content developer, interactivity specialist and web developer. Advanced certificate available online.
AVIATION
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What I liked best about attending SIAST were the instructors. They were all competent in what they were teaching and everything tied in nicely together from subject to subject.” CARLY Hometown: Moosomin SK Program: Commercial Pilot
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Commercial Pilot – diploma Program duration: 30 weeks
Take to the skies with SIAST’s award-winning Commercial Pilot program, offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Aviation Council (SAC). The SIAST/SAC Commercial Pilot program provides the training you need to become a commercial pilot. The program alternates ground school training at SIAST with actual flying experience at your home flying school. Earning your commercial pilot’s licence with multi-engine and instrument flight ratings will open the door to careers with scheduled or charter airlines and various air operators providing many different types of flying services.
Saskatoon
Airline Pilot
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)
$34,000 - $102,0004
Charter Pilot
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)
$34,000 - $102,0004
Flight Instructor
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)
$34,000 - $102,0004
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BUSINESS
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Business is evolving at a tremendous pace. Best practices today are revolutionized by new ideas tomorrow. SIAST programs can give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this rapid-change environment. SIAST offers career fairs, on-campus employer visits and program-specific job market postings to connect Business students with employers. Every year, our graduates are actively recruited by companies from across Western Canada. Many of our programs are recognized by leading national associations that let you earn a professional designation in your area of expertise. SIAST’s one-year Business certificate gives you a well-rounded overview of accounting, management, computers, communications, marketing, human resources, economics, financial mathematics, statistics and more. After you graduate, you can either jump into the workforce or continue your SIAST education by taking a second-year diploma. Specialize in accountancy, administration, financial services, human resources, insurance or marketing.
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I plan to pursue an accounting designation after graduation because having the diploma will allow me to kick-start my career as an accountant and get into the field much faster than taking a traditional degree.” LUCAS Hometown: Nipawin SK Program: Business Accountancy
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Accounting – certificate Program duration: see goSIAST.com
Business – certificate Program duration: 32 weeks
Business Accountancy – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Business Administration – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Business Financial Services – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Business Human Resources – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Business Information Systems – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks
Business Insurance – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Business Marketing – diploma Program duration: 64 weeks (includes 32week Business certificate)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business – certificate Program duration: 32 weeks
Human Resource Management – certificate Program duration: See goSIAST.com
Office Education – certificate Program duration: 32 weeks
Accounting is more than being good with numbers—it’s about using your skills to present financial information accurately and clearly. The Accounting program provides a practical, well-rounded introduction to the fundamentals of accounting, from bookkeeping to taxes. The curriculum is offered on a part-time, course-by-course basis through both classroom and home study. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to explore new career opportunities including accounts payable/receivable clerk, bookkeeper or payroll clerk.
Distance learning options available
Want to build a successful career in business? Start with a solid background in business basics. Business is a multi-dimensional career that demands many skills—a knack for numbers, a talent for organization, good people sense and personal initiative. The Business certificate program provides a foundational level of knowledge and skills in business practices, from accounting and human resources to computers, management and marketing. Move into the workforce quickly as an accounting clerk, management trainee, administrative assistant, financial officer or sales representative.
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Accounting is often called the language of business. Those who speak the language are in demand in today’s global economy. SIAST’s Business Accountancy program provides a practical focus to specialized training in the accounting field. On graduation, you will receive advanced standing towards one of two key professional designations—Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). And having the right credentials is essential for building an upwardly mobile career as an accountant, auditor or financial analyst.
Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
In a competitive business environment, strong administrative skills give you an edge in winning the best positions and promotions. Administrators are vital to any successful enterprise. The best ones are equal parts problem-solvers, organizers, communicators and team leaders. SIAST’s Business Administration program helps you hone your natural abilities, while providing specialized knowledge and skills. On graduation, you’ll have a choice of career paths administrative clerk, financial officer, management trainee, merchandising manager and more.
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
The financial services industry is evolving to meet the demands of a more diverse client base. That’s creating exciting new career opportunities for generation next. Our Business Financial Services program is designed to meet actual marketplace needs as identified by our financial services advisory board in conjunction with the Canadian Securities Institute. That means your education matches evolving industry needs, which ensures you’re ready to jump into the workforce as a management trainee upon graduation.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
No matter how high-tech the business, success or failure ultimately comes down to one critical asset—people. Businesses, diploma institutions and agencies need trained professionals who know how to recruit, train, compensate, motivate and retain employees. SIAST’s Business Human Resources program provides the broad-based training you need to work in any sector, from health care to manufacturing. Build a career as an HR manager, recruiter, labour relations consultant, compensation analyst, training coordinator, organizational developer or benefits administrator.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
In business, technology is more than a tool—it’s a necessity. And that spells opportunity for specialists in business information systems. As system analysts, programmers, web developers and help desk technicians, specialists use their technical skill and business acumen to find solutions to challenging issues. It’s a great career option if you’re a self-motivated individual who enjoys problem solving and working with technology.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
It takes a unique combination of people skills and business savvy to succeed in the insurance industry. Individuals, businesses, farms, charities, government agencies: all need to manage risk and protect against loss; all turn to insurance professionals for guidance. SIAST’s Business Insurance program combines the knowledge and skills of a business professional with courses specifically related to the property and casualty insurance industry. At the end of the program, you’re ready to launch your career as a broker, agent, adjuster or underwriter.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Marketing is one of the most multi-faceted and exciting careers in business today. It can involve everything from product research and development to pricing, distribution and promotion. If you have the energy and ideas, the Business Marketing program can provide the knowledge and skills to get your career started as a marketing coordinator, assistant or representative in the retail, tourism, entertainment, technology, health, education, non-profit, industrial or financial sector. In Canada, it’s not large multinational corporations that drive economic growth— it’s small businesses. Self-employment is a growing trend in Canada. More and more people from all walks of life want to live life exploring their entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re interested in establishing your own business, the Entrepreneurship and Small Business program is a practical start. It emphasizes hands-on training, real-world case studies and mentoring from experienced business owners. When you graduate, you’ll have an understanding of business fundamentals plus a comprehensive business plan for launching your own idea. With baby boomers retiring and young people wanting to work on their own terms, human resource professionals are busier than ever. Recruiting and retaining good employees is a big part of human resource management, but HR professionals also play a key role in developing programs and strategies to enhance organizational productivity and improve bottom-line business results. The Human Resource Management program provides the kind of practical training you need to get started, and it’s offered on a part-time, course-bycourse basis. Administrative assistant, administrative support staff, receptionist—graduates of SIAST’s Office Education program work in a variety of positions, and in many different office environments. SIAST provides practical, applied training in everything from accounting to word processing, with an emphasis on computer applications.
Accounts Payable/ Receivable Clerk
Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)
$25,200 - $54,700
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Clerks (1432)
$32,200 - $62,600
Bookkeeper
Bookkeepers (1231)
$22,800 - $60,000
Accounting Clerk
Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)
$25,200 - $54,700
Financial Officer
Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
$43,700 - $92,200
Management Trainee
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers (0122)
$46,500 - $111,000
Accounting Technician
Bookkeepers (1231)
$22,800 - $60,000
Tax Auditor
Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
$35,400 - $102,500
Staff Accountant
Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
$35,400 - $102,500
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Officers (1221)
$28,600 - $68,400
Financial Officer
Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
$43,700 - $92,200
Contract Administrator
Purchasing Managers (0113)
$41,100 - $123,6003
Small Business Advisor
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (1122)
$41,600 - $85,300
Account Manager
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers (0122)
$46,500 - $110,900
Financial Advisor
Other Financial Officers (1114)
$45,000 - $120,000
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Clerks (1432)
$32,200 - $62,600
Personnel Officer
Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223)
$27,500 - $82,300
Human Resources Specialist
Specialists in Human Resources (1121)
$47,800 - $125,800
Web Developer
Web Designers and Developers (2175) Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174) Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171) Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (1434) Insurance Agents and Brokers (6231) Insurance Underwriters (1234)
$20,800 - $56,100
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163) Purchasing Agents and Officers (1225) Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)
$37,400 - $111,300
Software Developer Business Analyst Insurance Clerk Insurance Broker Insurance Underwriter Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Business Development Officer Purchasing Officer Marketing Manager
$42,000 - $92,000 $51,200 - $97,800 $26,000 - $51,400 $24,000 - $66,600 $45,000 - $80,000
$35,000 - $78,000 $51,200 - $120,000
Prince Albert, some distance learning options available The Entrepreneurship and Small Business program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to establish their own business. Career options and earning potential will vary.
Distance learning options available
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, distance learning options available
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Clerks (1432)
$32,200 - $62,600
Personnel Officer
Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223)
$27,500 - $82,300
Human Resources Specialist
Specialists in Human Resources (1121)
$47,800 - $125,800
Administrative Clerk
Administrative Clerks (1441)
$28,100 - $60,000
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistants (1222)
$32,200 - $68,900
Secretary
Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) (1241)
$26,500 - $54,100
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EDUCATION AND EARLY LEARNING goSIAST.com/educationandearlylearning
If you’re interested in working with children and youth, you’ll find hands-on education waiting for you at SIAST. SIAST’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Educational Assistant programs are highly respected. Our practical, hands-on approach to training prepares you to make a lasting impact on young children … and can you think of any better way to build a better future? Libraries are more important — and more complex — than ever before. As a student in SIAST’s Library and Information Technology diploma program, you’ll get a hands-on, practical education in modern library procedures and techniques. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Early Childhood Education – certificate or diploma
Early childhood educators enjoy working with children and have the necessary skills to create curriculum to support children’s development in the early years of life. The Early Childhood Education program includes both one-year certificate and two-year diploma options. The option you choose depends on how far you want to take your career. As a certified child care professional in Saskatchewan, your first job may be in a child care centre, preschool or a family child care home setting. A diploma in Early Childhood Education expands your opportunities to include work with infants and toddlers as well as children with diverse needs, as a child care centre director or a community support worker in children’s programs.
Educational Assistant – certificate
Library and Information Technology – diploma
Program duration: 38 weeks (certificate), 76 weeks (diploma)
Program duration: 38 weeks
Program duration: 72 weeks
Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (4214)
$20,800 - $60,300
Educational assistants work with classroom teachers to create inclusive learning environments. The Educational Assistant program prepares you to work with children and youth who have diverse learning needs. Most SIAST grads find jobs in traditional classroom settings in elementary, junior high and high schools, but you could also work in resource rooms, help with lunch and after-school programs, or find opportunities in care facilities, youth centres and alternative education programs.
Regina, Saskatoon distance learning options available
Teacher Assistant
Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants (6472)
$29,100 - $45,500
Whether managing resource centres or administering small libraries, library and information technologists are point people on the information highway. Library and Information Technology graduates enjoy a range of career choices in school libraries, university and college libraries, resource centres, museums, public libraries, government departments, hospitals, law firms, consulting firms and more. You might start as a cataloguing technician or research assistant, then move up to supervisory positions.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Library Technician
Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants (5211)
$32,800 - $54,200
Library Clerk
Library Clerks (1451)
$20,800 - $38,500
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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Careers in engineering technology are as diverse as they are appealing. Want to work with CAD/CAM design technology? Design and build high-tech electronic systems? Monitor the impact of industry on our environment? SIAST offers 13 full-time Engineering Technology programs at campuses in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. SIAST’s Engineering Technology programs enjoy a solid relationship with industry – that means you have access to excellent career contacts and competitive starting salaries. And 93% of our grads get jobs.
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All of the teachers at SIAST are excellent. They want you to succeed and do as much as they can to make sure that happens. Switching to SIAST was the smartest thing I could have done, I just wish I had explored what it offers earlier. ” SHAYNA Hometown: Regina SK Program: Environmental Engineering Technology
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
CAD/CAM Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 74 weeks
Civil Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Computer Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Electrical Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 74 weeks
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Environmental Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Geomatics and Surveying Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Instrumentation Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Mechanical Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 74 weeks
Mining Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
Water Resources Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
CAD/CAM engineering technologists are practical thinkers with a flair for creative problem solving and a unique ability to visualize how things work, and give ideas practical form and function. Career opportunities range from design and drafting, to production quality control, to CNC equipment programming and operation. Or you could work in product design, prototype development, 3D solid modelling or advanced stress analysis. Wherever a building, a bridge, a road or other structure is being built, you are sure to find that civil engineering technologists are part of the team building it. Civil engineering technologists are employed in many different sectors. You could work as an engineering assistant in highway construction, utility structures, building construction or land development. Your first job might be in quality control as a technologist in concrete, asphalt or soil testing laboratories, or as a surveyor, draftsperson, detailer or assistant designer. With experience, many Civil Engineering graduates work in management, project management or as principals in their own companies. If you’re a creative thinker who likes playing with technology, becoming a computer engineering technologist offers great possibilities. The Computer Engineering Technology program lets you alternate classroom study with work terms to get a hands-on learning experience. Grads enjoy a choice of career paths—network administrator, systems coordinator or technical/systems analyst. You might work in sales, R&D or customer support in large companies, institutions and manufacturing plants. Electrical systems are the backbone of modern industry and power generation utilities. The increasing complexity of the field is putting a high premium on skilled electrical engineering technologists. Electrical engineering technologists are more in demand today than ever before. They have the specialized skills our society needs to keep the power on—literally. Career opportunities include jobs with consulting engineering firms, power generation utilities, manufacturing firms, petroleum or mining firms and more. The demand for Electronic Systems Engineering Technology is growing as individuals with specialized knowledge and skills are required to work with complex electronic systems. They’re the ones who integrate technological innovation into our everyday lives. Electronic systems engineering technologists are creative team players who like a good challenge. Opportunities exist in the fields of applied research, automated control systems, microprocessors systems, communication systems and electronic product development. Engineering design and drafting technologists perform computerized design and drafting functions in industrial or engineering settings. It’s a career path that requires practical thinkers, an eye for detail and the ability to visualize how things work and assemble ideas into three-dimensional space. Engineering design and drafting technologists create engineering designs, drawings and related technical information. You might work independently, but you are more likely to be part of a multidisciplinary team. When it comes to monitoring the impact of industry and urbanization on our environment, environmental engineering technologists are at ground zero. Environmental engineering technologists are there to monitor, assess and minimize the impact of urbanization on the natural world, thus ensuring that the generations to follow are assured access to all that is enjoyed today. Career opportunities are found in private industry, engineering and environmental consulting, and in government agencies.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
CAD/CAM Engineering Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253) Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232) Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253) Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$40,600 - $70,000
Construction Managers (0711) Construction Inspectors (2264)
$50,800 - $124,400
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241) Computer Network Technicians (2281) Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)
$42,600 - $84,000
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)
$42,600 - $84,000
Electrical Generating Systems Technician
Power Systems and Power Station Operators (7352)
$59,600 - $94,000
Communications Technologist
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)
$42,600 - $84,000
Project Manager
Engineering Managers (0211) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)
$50,100 - $116,800
CAD Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $70,000
Junior Design Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253) Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $70,000
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231) Construction Managers (0711) Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$38,800 - $78,000
Land Survey Technologist
Land Survey Technologists and Technicians (2254)
$29,700 - $72,8003
Land Surveyor
Land Surveyors (2154)
$35,700 - $83,200
Geomatics Technologist
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$31,600 - $68,700
Instrumentation Engineering Technician/Technologist
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)
$48,500 - $100,900
Control Specialist
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)
$48,500 - $100,900
Planner
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians (2233)
$40,100 - $79,900
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232)
$25,833 - $83,900
Design and Drafting Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $70,000
Commercial / Industrial HVAC-R Salesperson
Technical Sales Specialists Wholesale Trade (6221)
$29,600 - $92,000
Mining Engineering Technologist
Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212) Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212)
$33,300 - $83,200
Water Resources Technologist I/II
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$38,800 - $78,000
Project Coordinator
Construction Managers (0711)
$50,800 - $124,400
Urban Planner
Urban and Land Use Planners (2153)
$39,400 - $76,100
Mechanical Technologist Design and Drafting Technologist
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Civil Technologist I/II Project Coordinator Construction Inspector/ Estimator
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Computer Engineering Technologist Computer Network Technician Computer Systems Analyst
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Building Controls Technologist Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
CAD Draftsperson
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Environmental Technologist I/II Project Coordinator Public and Environmental Health Inspector
Computers are reinventing the way we see our world. Where yesterday’s mapmakers used chains and levels, today’s geomatics technologists use satellites and computers. Geomatics technologists are more than just land surveyors. They are investigators, designers, collectors and managers of geographic data—information essential to resource development, infrastructure projects, and virtually every kind of industrial, commercial, public or private construction project. Geomatics technologists are adventurous, diplomats and problem solvers who often act as a point of contact to the public, engineers and contractors.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Industrial processes have become so complex that it takes the specialized skills of instrumentation engineering technologists just to look after the instruments used for measurement and control. Instrumentation engineering technologists not only have a knack for fixing things; they have the ability to apply math, science and physics to solve complex measurement and control problems. They’re employed in virtually every sector, with most opportunities concentrated in mining, oil and gas recovery and transmission, oil refining and a variety of fertilizer plants.
Moose Jaw
Mechanical engineering technologists (METs) ensure that the machines and systems our society depends on work the way they’re supposed to. An MET may be involved in many aspects of the design, analysis, testing and maintenance of equipment across a broad spectrum of industries. You can also find opportunities in instrumentation and process monitoring, heating and ventilation systems, and resource management and exploitation, as well as industrial sales. As an MET, you will possess the skills to work solely or as part of a team to ensure projects are successfully completed.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Mining is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Saskatchewan. As a mining engineering technologist, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring smooth, efficient mine operation. You might work in mine surveying for surface or underground operations, mine drafting, mine ventilation monitoring, ground control monitoring or quality control. It’s a career path that offers good pay and opportunities for advancement.
Saskatoon
Around the world, growing populations and changing geographical demographics are putting pressure on the planet’s water resources. This is increasing the demand for skilled water resource engineering technologists. How our society uses water resources in the years ahead will impact every sector—business, industry, agriculture, recreation and government. Water resource engineering technologists will be there—whether it is to ensure that a community has a safe water supply, or to assess and minimize the impacts of floods or droughts on a watershed.
Moose Jaw, some distance learning options available
Mining Survey Technologist
$25,833 - $83,900 $40,600 - $70,000 $38,800 - $78,000
$39,500 - $93,600
$26,500 - $105,000 $51,200 - $97,800
$42,600 - $84,000
$40,600 - $70,000
$50,800 - $124,400 $36,000 - $90,000
$33,300 - $83,200
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HEALTH SERVICES SIAST is your fast track to a wide variety of careers in health services. Check out your options, from emergency care to continuing care, dental hygiene to health information management, pharmacy technician to medical laboratory technology and more. Many of our Health Services graduates are eligible to pursue industry certification or licensure. Some programs let you transfer into university degree programs. Other programs are modular, which gives you job-ready skills without committing to all levels of the program. Our paramedic programs, for example, let you begin with Primary Care Paramedic and work through the advanced level once you’ve been in the workforce.
goSIAST.com/healthservices
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I didn’t think that I was going to have job opportunities jumping out at me before I finished.” ELISSA Hometown: Punnichy SK Program: Health Information Management
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology – diploma Program duration: 62 weeks
Continuing Care Assistant – certificate Program duration: 30 weeks
Cytotechnology – diploma Program duration: 86 weeks
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Advanced technology makes modern medical miracles possible—but it doesn’t run itself. The specialized skills of technologists are essential in helping to find answers to illness and injury. The Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT) program emphasizes a practical approach to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a specific range of procedures, including laboratory tests, general radiography and electrocardiograms. Combined laboratory and x-ray technologists are trained to perform a specific range of procedures, with employment opportunities available in a medical laboratory, health care centre or hospital in a rural or urban centre.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Shorter hospital stays, more outpatient treatment, an aging population, longer life expectancies—it all adds up to more jobs for continuing care assistants. The Continuing Care Assistant program provides the knowledge and skills you need to work with disabled, recovering and chronically and terminally ill people. Job opportunities are growing—and varied. You could work in a hospital, long-term care facility, private care home, integrated facility, supportive housing or special needs classroom.
Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Cytotechnology is the microscopic study of cells to detect disease; cytotechnologists are its trained practitioners. The Cytotechnology program is nationally accredited and uses labs, projects and practicums to get you actively involved in learning and help you apply theory to real-world situations. SIAST grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally—meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. Most cytotechnologists work in private, university and hospital-based labs.
First year: Saskatoon Second year clinical practicum: Regina, some distance learning options available
Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technician
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Special Care Aide
Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services Associates (3413)
$26,300 - $46,800
Home Health Aide
Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations (6471)
$21,320 - $44,300
Continuing Care Aide
Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services Associates (3413)
$26,300 - $46,800
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Cytotechnologist I, II
Cytotechnologist Working Supervisor
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Dental Assisting – certificate
Today’s dental practices are using sophisticated equipment and advanced techniques. The Dental Assisting program is a nationally accredited program that provides a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to work independently or part of a team of dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists. Hands-on learning in SIAST’s dental clinic is a key feature. On graduation, you are eligible to write the national examination offered by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. You could work in a private dental office, community clinic, or educational or health institution.
Dental Hygiene – diploma
The importance of oral health in our society has given dental hygienists a prominent role on today’s dental care teams. Dental Hygiene is a nationally accredited diploma program. Hands-on learning in SIAST’s dental clinic is a highlight of the program. Grads are eligible to write the Canadian National Dental Hygiene Certification exam and license with the Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists’ Association. Licensure opens the door to careers in private dental practices, community clinics, government agencies and educational or health institutions.
Health Information Management – diploma
If you’re a detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, SIAST’s Health Information Management program could be a great career fit. SIAST’s Health Information Management program provides the specialized training necessary to manage the large amount of detailed information generated in health services today, while balancing privacy concerns. Electronic health information management is a growing part of the field. The nationally recognized program opens the door to a variety of career options—work in a hospital, community clinic or long-term care facility, with a government agency, educational institution and even a law office, insurance or pharmaceutical company.
Program duration: 40 weeks
Program duration: 76 weeks
Program duration: 67 weeks
Medical Laboratory Assistant – applied certificate
Lab work plays a crucial role in modern health care, which makes medical laboratory assistants an important part of the health care team. The Medical Laboratory Assistant program uses classroom instruction, practical labs and clinical experience to provide knowledge and skill development in collecting, processing and preparing patient specimens. SIAST grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally—meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. You might work in a hospital, medical office or walk-in clinic, or in a research or pharmaceutical lab. You can also use your skills in a veterinary, chiropractic or physiotherapy office.
Medical Laboratory Technology – diploma
Medical laboratory technologists provide an important link between leadingedge lab science and individualized patient care. The Medical Laboratory Technology program is nationally accredited and provides knowledge and skill development in performing and evaluating a broad spectrum of laboratory tests. SIAST grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally— meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. Most medical laboratory technologists work in hospitals and research labs.
Program duration: 21 weeks
Program duration: 80 weeks
Medical Radiologic Technology – diploma Program duration: 88 weeks
Medical radiologic technology is a balance of cutting-edge imaging technology and hands-on patient care. The Medical Radiologic Technology program is a nationally accredited two-year program. You will learn to apply the principles of science and medicine to medical radiography, and to develop technical competency in the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic imaging departments. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national certification exam and once certified can work anywhere in Canada. Medical Radiation Technologists work in public and private medical clinics, as well as in veterinary clinics, scientific companies and educational institutes.
Regina
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants (3411)
$36,400 - $57,400
Regina, some distance learning options available
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (3222)
$60,000 - $94,600
Regina, distance learning options available
Health Information Management Practitioner
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks (1453)
$21,500 - $58,200
Health Information Management Coordinator
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks (1453)
$21,500 - $58,200
Health Information Management Analyst
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks (1453)
$21,500 - $58,200
Saskatoon (clinical practicum can take place anywhere in the province and at multiple sites), some distance learning options available
Laboratory Assistant (multidisciplinary)
Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)
$37,400 - $70,700
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)
$37,400 - $70,700
Saskatoon (plus 1 week clinical practicum anywhere in Saskatchewan), Regina or Saskatoon (second year clinical practicum), some distance learning options available
Medical Laboratory Technologist I, II, III
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Medical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$65,500 - $86,200
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Medical Radiation Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$63,100 - $87,400
Radiography Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$63,100 - $87,400
X-Ray Technician
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$63,100 - $87,400
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner – certificate
Interested in becoming an occupational health and safety practitioner? SIAST offers the only OH&S program in Saskatchewan. SIAST offers two options in Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner training—an entry-level applied certificate program and a more advanced certificate program. Graduates work with federal, provincial and municipal governments; mining companies; natural resource companies; health care facilities; safety associations; and educational institutions. Program graduates obtain one of three requirements necessary to challenge the national Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) exam.
Applied certificate: Saskatoon, distance learning options available Certificate: distance learning options available
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$36,000 - $90,000
Pharmacy Technician – certificate
Advances in pharmaceuticals, more educated consumers and an aging population = growing demand for pharmacy technicians. SIAST’s Pharmacy Technician program is nationally accredited and applies classroom theory to lab work and clinical experience in both community and hospital practice. You will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare medications for patients and assist pharmacists with the management and operation of a pharmacy. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national examination provided by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and if successful, register to become a pharmacy technician in their province. Career opportunities are diverse and include practice sites such as community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, home health care, pharmaceutical sales, manufacturing and insurance.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Pharmacy Technician
Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)
$29,120 - $67,200
Pharmacy Assistant
Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)
$29,120 - $67,200
The Advanced Care Paramedic diploma is a great way to upgrade your skills … and your earning power. The Advanced Care Paramedic program is nationally accredited and provides you with the skills and knowledge to work within Emergency Medical Services and in settings beyond the traditional paramedic environment. You will provide advanced life support during ground ambulance operations or even in helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance services. Today, advanced care paramedics are in demand and can be found across Canada working on a collaborative health team in emergency rooms, supporting patients in home care, working in industry and providing public health education in the community.
Regina, Saskatoon
Paramedic
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
Flight Medic
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
$43,700 - $72,000
Facility Paramedic
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
$43,700 - $72,000
As first on the scene to deliver emergency care, paramedics can make the difference between life and death. The Primary Care Paramedic program is nationally accredited and emphasizes an authentic hands-on training model augmented by hospital and ambulance practicums. Because the Primary Care Paramedic program is designed with input from industry employers, our curriculum matches opportunities and expectations in the actual workplace. Career opportunities for primary care paramedics are diverse with potential career opportunities including Emergency Medical Services, fire protection, industrial, mining and in the military.
Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Emergency Medical Technician
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
$43,700 - $72,000
Firefighter*
Firefighters (6262)
$29,300 - $89,100
Safety Officer
Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$36,000 - $90,000
Program duration: 33 weeks
Program duration: 40 weeks
PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS Advanced Care Paramedic – diploma Program duration: 59 weeks
Primary Care Paramedic – applied certificate Program duration: 41 weeks
* Fire services often require PCP for employment and may provide fire training and a career as a firefighter for qualified PCPs.
$43,700 - $72,000
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HOSPITALITY goSIAST.com/hospitality
The hospitality sector is facing a critical shortage of talented workers – not just here at home, but in countries around the world. Whether you’re looking for a career with great mobility or have dreams of setting up your own business, SIAST provides a foundation for success. SIAST Hospitality graduates are in high demand by employers. You’ll find job opportunities in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, private and public institutions, remote catering facilities and more. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Culinary Arts – diploma Program duration: 70 weeks
Food and Beverage Service – applied certificate Program duration: see goSIAST.com
Food and Nutrition Management – diploma Program duration: 70 weeks
Food Service Worker – applied certificate Program duration: see goSIAST.com
Hotel and Restaurant Management – diploma Program duration: 70 weeks
Institutional Cooking – applied certificate Program duration: 20 weeks
Meat Processing – certificate Program duration: 18 weeks
Turn your passion for food into a career. SIAST’s new Culinary Arts diploma program provides advanced culinary training in everything from cooking principles and practices to cost control, menu design and kitchen management. It’s the only two-year advanced culinary training program in Saskatchewan and it’s hands-on, fast-paced and cutting-edge. Build a career in restaurants, hotels, resorts, hospitals, clubs, corporate settings or your own business. You’ll earn academic credit and trade time toward becoming a Red Seal chef. In an industry that rewards excellent service, enhancing and polishing your skills makes good financial sense. Food and Beverage Service is designed to provide a strong foundation for a career in the food and beverage industry. The hands-on approach focuses on building your knowledge and skills in food service, bar management/mixology and customer service. It is the foundation of a successful career as a server, bartender or host/hostess. Food and nutrition management is a multi-billion-dollar global industry with a growing choice of career opportunities. Get an edge to pursue challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing health care and food service industries. With knowledge of nutrition and food service, business skills and human relations skills you are prepared to work in the nutrition department of a hospital, long-term care facility, or other food or nutrition-related industry. Nutrition managers work as part of a team with representatives from other departments and collaborate with dietitians to ensure client nutritional needs are met. Food service is facing a serious labour shortage across Canada. The result? Growing demand and exciting opportunities for skilled workers. Whether you’re new or already working in the industry, the Food Service Worker program is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills and employability. The applied certificate program is delivered entirely through distance education, which means you don’t have to leave home or quit your job. Training in all aspects of food service operation, from special diets to food safety, qualifies you for jobs in hospitals, care facilities, hotels and restaurants. All travelers want a nice home away from home. Hospitality administration professionals ensure this by making their management businesses run smoothly. Hotel and Restaurant Management provides a thorough background in front office, housekeeping, catering, marketing and food and beverage functions. Students enjoy strong industry support through practicums, guest lecturers, scholarships and input into curriculum. Many graduates work in supervisory and management positions, while others have gone on to operate their own specialty restaurants. From baking to soups, sauces, meats and more, students learn how to produce nutritious, delicious foods in quantity. Institutional Cooking is a unique program that focuses on preparation of large quantities of food in commercial and institutional settings. Grads are in high demand at hospitals, remote catering facilities, private and public sector institutions, restaurants and hotels. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Meat processing is one of the largest industries in Canada, with excellent employment prospects now and in the future. Meat Processing provides professional knowledge and skills in making sausage, smoking meats and curing meats. Learning by doing is a major focus of the program. Practical labs and a two-week practicum let you put your skills to work in real-world settings. SIAST grads work in different environments including independent processing plants, commercial sausage kitchens and retail meat markets.
Saskatoon
Distance learning options available
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Distance learning options available
Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $54,100
Sous Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $54,100
Kitchen Supervisor
Food Service Supervisors (6212)
$21,600 - $58,240
Server
Food and Beverage Servers (6453)
$20,800 - $28,200
Host/Hostess
Maîtres d’hôtel and Hosts/ Hostesses (6451)
$20,800 - $41,600
Food Service Manager
Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$26,400 - $65,000
Food Service Supervisor
Food Service Supervisors (6212)
$21,600 - $58,240
Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM)
Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$26,400 - $65,000
Food Counter Attendant
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641) Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641) Food and Beverage Servers (6453) Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$20,800 - $37,100
Hotel Manager
Accommodation Service Managers (0632)
$26,500 - $56,200
Sales Manager
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)
$51,200 - $120,000
Cook
Cooks (6242)
$20,800 - $41,600
Food Counter Attendant
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)
$20,800 - $37,100
Butcher / Meat Cutter
Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers Retail and Wholesale (6251) Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers (9462) Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing (9617)
$20,800 - $40,200
Kitchen Helper Server Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Restaurant Manager
Industrial Butcher
Meat Packager
Professional Cooking – certificate Program duration: 35 weeks
Short Order Cooking – applied certificate
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Program duration: 12 weeks
Turn your love of food and entertaining into a career. Saskatchewan’s most recognized culinary training program offers a comprehensive curriculum and highly trained instructors who share their passion for professional cooking. SIAST’s Professional Cooking program develops the skills and knowledge you need to join a team of culinary professionals. Get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art commercial and professional kitchens. Graduates have turned their passion for food preparation into careers as working chefs and cooks, kitchen managers, banquet chefs and sous chefs. Trade time and academic credit are available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as cook apprentices to further their careers as a Journeyperson Cook. Short order cooking is a fun, fast way to get started in the cooking industry. Short Order Cooking is designed to provide entry-level cooking skills. The focus is on preparation of fast, simple meals and snacks and hands-on experience working with different foods and kitchen equipment. You’ll also learn how to simultaneously prepare a large number of orders. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
$20,800 - $37,100 $20,800 - $28,200 $26,400 - $65,000
$20,800 - $40,100
$21,000 - $47,800
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
Cook
Cooks (6242)
$20,800 - $41,600
Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $54,100
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert
Cook
Cooks (6242)
$20,800 - $41,600
Food Counter Attendant
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)
$20,800 - $37,100
HUMAN SERVICES goSIAST.com/humanservices
Career opportunities in the human services field are diverse, growing and exciting. However you choose to make a difference, you’ll find SIAST programs provide the kind of well-rounded education employers are looking for. Our practical, hands-on approach to learning prepares you to make a lasting impact – it’s up to you to choose the field.
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Finishing my program in two years has appeal.”
DEREK Hometown: Windthorst SK Program: Recreation and Tourism Management
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Addictions Counselling – diploma Program duration: 65 weeks
Disability Support Worker – certificate Program duration: 37 weeks
Esthetician – certificate Program duration: 39 weeks
Funeral Service – certificate
Program duration: 42 weeks
Hairstylist – certificate Program duration: 45 weeks
Recreation and Tourism Management – diploma Program duration: 67 weeks
Sustainable Tourism – applied certificate Program duration: 19 weeks
Therapeutic Recreation – diploma Program duration: 68 weeks
Youth Care Worker – certificate or diploma Program duration: 35 weeks
Addictions counselling can be a demanding career, but the rewards are tremendous—for you, your clients and your community. In our high-stress society, skilled addictions counsellors are in demand. The Addictions Counselling program at SIAST prepares you to become an entry-level addictions counsellor, community prevention worker or other human service program provider. Our program emphasizes experiential learning both in the classroom and during practicums in various community settings. Disability support workers believe every individual has a right to live life to the fullest, and they are passionate about participation for all. SIAST’s Disability Support Worker program prepares you to support individuals with mental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities. The flexible program lets you study on campus or by distance learning, with practical experience provided in community-based practicums. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a health care institution, educational setting, residential program, adult vocational training centre or community-based agency. Estheticians are skin-care experts who look beyond beauty products to offer treatments that keep skin looking fresh and healthy. A unique feature of the Esthetician program is the independent study, which lets you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and hands-on labs and practicums. There are growing career opportunities—in salons, spas, wellness centres, seniors’ homes, plastic surgery clinics and medical spas. Grads also have the option of moving directly into SIAST’s Hairstylist program. People who provide funeral services in Saskatchewan are licensed professionals with a deep understanding of the human condition and a sincere desire to be of service. SIAST’s Funeral Service program helps develop skills needed to support individuals coping with death and to provide the essential services involved in the care of final arrangements for their loved ones. The program is delivered in co-operation with the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan. Study includes core components followed by specialties in embalming or funeral directing or both. Graduates are qualified to become interns at licensed funeral homes. Once you have successfully completed your internship, you write licensing exams to practise in Saskatchewan as a funeral director and/or embalmer. In the world of hairstyling, change is the most exciting part of the business. That’s a big attraction if you’re looking for a creative career. The Hairstylist program provides the foundation you need to earn a Learner’s Certificate and work as an apprentice in a salon or spa. A unique feature of the program is the independent study, which lets you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and hands-on labs and practicums. Grads also have the option of moving directly into the Esthetician program.
Addictions Counsellor
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors (4153)
$38,700 - $87,400
Drug Addiction Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$27,000 - $68,600
Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Disability Support Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$27,000 - $68,600
Prince Albert
Esthetician
Estheticians, Electrologists and Related Occupations (6482)
$21,500 - $39,500
Distance learning options available
Funeral Director
Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)
$20,800 - $55,000
Embalmer
Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)
$20,800 - $55,000
Prince Albert
Hairstylist
Hairstylists and Barbers (6271)
$20,800 - $44,400
Recreation and tourism professionals have a passion for the industry—a passion they demonstrate through innovative new ideas and programs. The sky’s the limit when it comes to career opportunities for energetic, outgoing recreation and tourism management graduates. You might be a recreation manager with a community or non-profit organization, a program planner in tourism and outdoor recreation education, a facility manager, special events planner, school-community coordinator, parks and recreation coordinator, tour guide or program interpreter.
Saskatoon
Recreation Director
Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors (0513) Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors (0513) Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (5254)
$29,100 - $72,700
Saskatchewan’s tourism industry is growing in different ways, including demand for more sustainable tourism opportunities. Discover the booming field of sustainable tourism. Learn about the concepts of sustainability through hands-on experience. SIAST’s Sustainable Tourism program is designed to meet the needs of owner/operators in the tourism field who want to give their business a competitive edge. A therapeutic recreation professional’s goals are to improve the quality of life, leisure functioning and health of clients through recreation and leisure activities. Therapeutic recreation is a career that attracts outgoing, active individuals who like working with people of all abilities. Career opportunities are diverse. You might work in a hospital as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. You might also use your skills to improve the lives of clients in long-term care facilities, adult day programs, rehabilitation centres and mental health or community agencies.
Distance learning options available
Tour Guide
Tour and Travel Guides (6441)
$20,700 - $41,6003
Tourist Information Officer
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks (1453)
$21,500 - $58,200
Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Recreation Therapist
Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144) Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144) Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144)
$26,800 - $94,700
Being able to connect with youth is a rare gift. If you have the gift, specialized training will help you transform young lives. The Youth Care Worker program at SIAST includes both one-year certificate and two-year diploma options. The option you choose depends on where you want to go in your career. There are job opportunities in many different settings—residential group home, emergency child and youth care, parenting and family support service, foster care, youth justice, advocacy, community development, life skills training and more.
Saskatoon, distance learning options available
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$27,000 - $68,600
Prince Albert
Manager Sport, Recreation and Culture Recreation Technician
Therapeutic Recreation Programmer Recreation Therapy Assistant
Youth Care Worker
$29,100 - $72,700 $20,800 - $48,000
$26,800 - $94,700 $26,800 - $94,700
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Having classmates that share the same passion as you makes coming to school the best part of your day.” ASTRA Hometown: Vanguard SK Program: Fabricator-Welder
INDUSTRIAL/TRADES Train at SIAST, Saskatchewan’s leading provider of trades training. You’ll find industry-recognized programs in construction, manufacturing and mechanical trades. All programs are designed with input from industry, so your education matches job opportunities. • C onstruction – The construction industry is much more than houses. Think commercial office buildings, retail centres, schools and health centres. It is an industry that offers a wealth of employment opportunity. • M anufacturing – Every manufacturing industry relies on tradespeople with specific skills to keep their operations running. From steel mills to welding shops, the job opportunities are endless. • Mechanical – As machinery and vehicles become more technically complex, the demand for tradespeople with the knowledge and skills to repair and service them increases.
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goSIAST.com/industrialtrades Apprenticeship training SIAST is the largest provider of apprenticeship training in Saskatchewan. Apprenticeship is a formal agreement between an individual who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. That means apprentices already have jobs in their chosen trades when they register with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
90% Percentage of apprenticeship training in Saskatchewan administered by SIAST
During your apprenticeship, the skills you learn on the job are supplemented by a number of weeks of technical training each year – that’s where SIAST comes in. SATCC contracts with SIAST to provide short periods of training each year for apprentices in a number of trades. Visit www.saskapprenticeship.ca for more information.
SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Carpentry – certificate Program duration: 30 weeks
Electrician – applied certificate Program duration: 20 weeks
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – certificate Program duration: 34 weeks
You’ll need more than a hammer and nails to be a carpenter in today’s construction industry. Carpentry is designed for people not currently working in the trade. The combination of classroom learning and practical training prepares you to work in residential and commercial construction. Grads get jobs with general contractors, subcontractors and framing contractors. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. SIAST’s applied certificate program lets you jump start a career in one of the most indemand trades today. If you’re not currently working in the trade, the Electrician program will provide the knowledge and skills you need to work as an entry-level electrician for contractors, manufacturing firms, industrial plants, mining companies or sales outlets. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Once you’ve received your Red Seal, there are opportunities to advance in the field and obtain your Instrumentation Red Seal. Refrigeration and air conditioning is a specialized trade that plays a role in just about every sector of our economy. The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program prepares you to install, commission and service commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. It also gives you a good insight into domestic refrigeration systems. Training on real refrigeration systems ensures you’re ready to tackle the everyday challenges you’ll find on the job. Trade time and academic credit is available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS One program, two certificates … double the career options. Fabricator-Welder is a dual Fabricator-Welder – trade program that prepares you to work in either the welding or steel fabrication trade. certificate You could be doing custom fabrication, construction, mass production and maintenance Program duration: 34 weeks
Framer
Carpenter (7271)
$31,200 - $62,400
Exterior / Interior Finisher
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (7611)
$25,000 - $54,100
Concrete Former
Concrete Finisher (7282)
$34,300 - $62,400
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Electrician
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) (7241)
$31,200 - $74,900
Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)
$48,500 - $100,900
Saskatoon
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)
$35,400 - $70,700
Saskatoon
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricator
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters (7263)
$33,300 - $63,400
Welder
Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265)
$37,300 - $79,000
Industrial Mechanic
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311)
$41,600 - $86,300
Construction Millwright
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311)
$41,600 - $86,300
Machinist
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)
$37,400 - $79,000
CNC Machinist
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)
$37,400 - $79,000
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
in petroleum, mining, forestry, railway and other industries. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Industrial mechanics help keep our lights on, our water running and our economy humming. There’s a saying among industrial mechanics: If it doesn’t have tires, we’ll fix it. It’s a good description of a career with so many possibilities working on “stationary” industrial equipment. Graduates of the Industrial Mechanics program work at potash and uranium operations, oil refineries, manufacturing plants, grain handling facilities, power plants and more. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Prince Albert, Saskatoon
A machinist is to metal work and machines as a carpenter / cabinet maker is to wooden products. Machinists are the ‘how it’s made’ people. From the plastic parts in your cell phone to the tires on your car, machinists have made the moulds and dies for manufacturing these items. Everything made of steel, aluminum and plastic is made directly from a machine / manufacturing plant. The Machine Shop program provides a solid foundation in basic machining skills. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for work in custom machine shops, computer machine tool operation firms and large and small shops making parts and repairs. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Skilled welders are in demand in just about every industry, making it a career with great mobility. SIAST’s Welding program provides the foundational knowledge and skills you need to operate welding equipment and perform basic welding operations. Grads are in demand in Saskatchewan’s thriving oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and construction sectors. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Ironworker
Ironworkers (7264)
$39,000 - $79,000
Welder
Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265)
$37,300 - $79,000
From global positioning systems integrated into equipment operation and systems management to computerized engine control for environmentally efficient operation, agricultural equipment has gone high tech—and so has the agricultural machinery technician trade. The Agricultural Machinery Technician program blends classroom theory with extensive shop work and a two-week work placement. Your skills are in high demand at leading agricultural equipment dealerships, service centres and large farm operations. Trade time and academic credit are available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Saskatoon
Agricultural Machinery Technician
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)
$33,300 - $83,200
There are more than 18 million motor vehicles in Canada; it’s like job security for auto body technicians. The Auto Body Technician program combines classroom learning with handson training in state-of-the-art shop facilities. When you graduate, you’re ready for work at auto body repair shops, dealer repair departments, equipment manufacturers, even aircraft manufacturing plants. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Automotive Refinisher and Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)
$30,000 – $69,000
Automotive Glass Installer
Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)
$30,000 – $69,000
Automotive Service Technician – certificate
As vehicles become more sophisticated, demand increases for technicians capable of diagnosing and repairing problems. The Automotive Service Technician program prepares you for a career in the automotive industry. Job opportunities are more diverse than you might think—work in auto repair shops, service stations, engine machine shops, engine building plants and sales, service and warranty departments. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)
$31,200 - $72,800
Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician – certificate
Whether working on buses transporting people or heavy equipment hauling earth, it takes a special kind of mechanic to keep the world moving. The Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician program provides training in two distinct trades: heavy duty mechanic and truck and transport mechanic. A shortage of skilled people means more opportunities in the heavy equipment field (construction, forestry, mining, oil) and the truck and transport field (trucking companies, bus companies). Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Truck and Bus Mechanic
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)
$33,300 - $83,200
Parts Management Technician – certificate
All machines have one thing in common—they need replacement parts. Parts management technicians make sure the right parts are available at the right time. The Parts Management Technician program provides training in all types of parts, parts applications and locations. Grads work in automotive, recreation vehicle and heavy truck dealerships; wholesale distribution centres; and for mines, mills, government departments and industrial suppliers. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Inventory Control Specialist, Merchandising and Sales
Storekeepers and Parts Clerks (1472)
$26,000 - $66,600
Power Sports Equipment Technician – certificate
Power sports equipment technicians specialize in “big toys”—snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines and motorcycles. The increasing complexity of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs has created a strong market for technicians with the specialized skills to service them. It’s a career that requires good mechanical skills as well as an interest in new technology and computer diagnostics. SIAST’s Power Sports Equipment Technician program prepares you for entry-level jobs with major dealers and manufacturers.
Regina
Marine Technician
Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics (7335)
$25,000 - $62,7003
Motorcycle and Snowmobile Technician
Motorcycle and Other Related Mechanics (7334)
$30,200 - $62,5003
Industrial Mechanics – certificate Program duration: 32 weeks
Machine Shop – certificate
Program duration: 34 weeks
Welding – certificate Program duration: 34 weeks
MECHANICAL PROGRAMS Agricultural Machinery Technician – certificate Program duration: 35 weeks
Auto Body Technician – certificate Program duration: 30 weeks
Program duration: 36 weeks
Program duration: 35 weeks
Program duration: 30 weeks
Program duration: 35 weeks
$31,200 - $72,800
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JUSTICE
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[SIAST instructors] are encouraging, enthusiastic and helpful, and they go out of their way to see you succeed.”
SIAST’s Justice program cluster includes four unique programs — programs designed to address the unique needs of Saskatchewan PATRICK Hometown: Big River First Nation communities while providing you with Program: Correctional Studies rewarding job opportunities. It is a chance to make a difference in your community, your province. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Aboriginal Police Preparation – applied certificate
Train for a career in law enforcement that goes beyond knowledge and skill development to include personal wellness and cultural awareness. Aboriginal Police Preparation is a program with a unique curriculum and highly trained instructors, each with experience in policing. It will help prepare you for federal and provincial policing positions including the RCMP, municipal police, border services, airport and mine security, corrections, casinos and the military.
Correctional Studies – diploma
Security is just one element of correctional work. Good corrections workers contribute to public safety through safe, secure and humane control. They also assist offenders with their rehabilitation and reintegration back into communities as lawabiding citizens. The Correctional Studies program is delivered in partnership with federal and provincial correctional agencies. A hands-on approach to learning plus work placements gives you a strong foundation in correctional theory and practical skills. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for an entry-level position as a correctional officer in a federal or provincial institution, or a corrections worker in a youth facility, healing lodge, drug treatment centre or community-based justice program.
Prince Albert
Indigenous Peacekeeping – applied certificate
If you’re passionate about making our communities safer places to live, work and play, consider a career in indigenous peacekeeping. Indigenous Peacekeeping is a program that prepares you for success in community law enforcement and community justice. The program is specifically designed for those who want to work in First Nations communities. Flexible off-campus learning and small class sizes provide a comfortable learning environment. Instructors bring real-world experience into the classroom, giving you an accurate picture of your chosen field.
Distance learning options available
Provide advocacy, information, assistance and referrals to victims of crime or traumatic events. Working with the provincial Ministry of Justice, SIAST has redeveloped the victim services training into an applied certificate program. Victim Services Coordination gives you a foundation in case management, volunteer coordination, client service strategies, self-care and more. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work as a victim services coordinator, assistant coordinator, domestic violence victim caseworker or Aboriginal resource officer.
Prince Albert, Regina
Program duration: 26 weeks
Program duration: 64 weeks
Program duration: 25 weeks
Victim Services Coordination – applied certificate
Program duration: 12 weeks
Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon
Police Officer
Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)
$37,300 - $91,700
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,000 - $45,400
Correctional Service Officer
Correctional Service Officers (6462)
$35,400 - $72,000
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,000 - $45,400
Peacekeeper
Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)
$37,300 - $91,700
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,000 - $45,400
Victim Services Coordinator
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$27,000 - $68,600
Victim Services Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$27,000 - $68,600
NATURAL RESOURCES goSIAST.com/naturalresources
It takes wide-ranging expertise to manage Saskatchewan’s vast fisheries, forests, wildlife and parks. SIAST offers training in vital areas. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Geographic Information Science for Resource Management – certificate Program duration: 34 weeks
Integrated Resource Management – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
Resource and Environmental Law – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
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By linking maps to data, Geographic Information Science (GIS) has become an indispensable tool in resource management—and that has opened the door to exciting new career opportunities for skilled GIS analysts. GIS uses modern technology to link maps with database tables for use in managing wildlife, fisheries, forestry and more. It’s a career that demands computer literacy and problem-solving skills. It is also an emerging field with growing job prospects. GIS is a tool that is indispensable in any modern natural resource management company. You could work for a natural resources company, First Nations company/community, environmental consulting group or government or municipal agency. GIS graduates have opportunities to ladder into degree programs, getting full credit for their year of training at SIAST. It takes skill and a passion for the natural environment to manage Saskatchewan’s vast fisheries, forests, wildlife and parks resources. Integrated resource management practitioners have that skill—and the desire to use it. Integrated resource management practitioners are analytic thinkers who combine a knack for science with a love for the outdoors. It’s an excellent career choice if you want a hands-on role in environmental stewardship. Your first job might be as a forestry worker, park interpreter, fisheries or wildlife technician, rare plant biologist or entry-level supervisor. You could also work for an environmental consulting group, government agency or natural resources company. For those with an interest in going on to earn a degree, you can apply your diploma toward two full years of transfer credit. Our province’s natural resources are protected to ensure their long-term vitality. Resource and environmental law practitioners help ensure that protection is respected. Resource and environmental law practitioners are dedicated, detail-oriented people who excel at sifting through information and using the law to find solutions to tough challenges. Career opportunities are varied—work as a conservation officer, environmental protection officer or fishery, forestry or wildlife officer. You might work for a natural resources company or First Nations community. Transfer credit opportunities allow Resource and Environmental Law graduates to move seamlessly into the third year of degree programs at both Saskatchewan universities.
Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
Prince Albert, some distance learning options available
GIS Technician
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$31,600 - $68,700
GIS Analyst
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$31,600 - $68,700
GIS Technologist
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$31,600 - $68,700
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$26,600 - $69,300
Biological Technician
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$26,600 - $69,300
Forestry Technician
Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)
$23,300 - $64,400
Conservation Officer
Conservation and Fishery Officers (2224)
$35,000 - $84,200
Environmental Technician
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$38,800 - $78,000
Enforcement Officer
Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)
$23,300 - $64,400
NURSING
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There’s never been a more exciting time for a career in nursing – and SIAST can help open that door for you. With 17 innovative, award-winning programs, 255 nationally recognized faculty and staff, and enrolment of more than 5,000 students a year, the SIAST Nursing Division is preparing a new generation of nurses to meet the realities of modern health care delivery. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing – degree Program duration: -D egree completion for graduates 2010 and beyond; 2 years -D egree completion for graduates prior to 2010; 2.5 years
Psychiatric nursing is a distinct profession in western Canada. Baccalaureateprepared registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) play an invaluable role in the delivery of quality mental health services to clients with increasingly complex needs. They also contribute in roles related to leadership and management, education and research.
Distance learning options available
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,000 - $94,600
The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program is a degree completion program whereby graduates of SIAST’s Psychiatric Nursing diploma program are able to obtain a degree in psychiatric nursing in two or two-and-a-half years. This program is offered on a part-time basis through distance education.
Practical Nursing – diploma
Compassionate and dedicated, licensed practical nurses are integral members of the health care team … and their skills are in demand across Canada. SIAST’s Practical Nursing program combines classroom learning, high-tech simulation labs and clinical experience to prepare you for a career as a licensed practical nurse. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for designation as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). LPNs work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, home care agencies, private nursing agencies and community health centres.
Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)
$38,200 -$69,800
Psychiatric Nursing – diploma
Psychiatric nursing is a distinct profession in western Canada, and in the territories. As a graduate of SIAST’s Psychiatric Nursing program you’ll be eligible to write the national registration examination and apply for designation as a registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) in all four western provinces and in the territories. It’s an open door to career opportunities in mental health and addiction services and working with persons with mental health challenges throughout the lifespan. RPNs work in acute care; community, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric health; social services; mental health promotion; substance abuse/addictions and educational programming.
Regina, some distance learning options available
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,000 -$94,600
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing – degree
The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered jointly by SIAST and the University of Regina. As a student, you’ll begin to work directly with patients in Year 1. The program’s innovative courses, clinical lab work, simulation learning and clinical practice education will prepare you for a rewarding career in health care. An accelerated option is available that will allow you to complete your degree in 3 years instead of 4. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to write the national registration examination and become registered to practice as a registered nurse (RN). RNs find employment in hospitals as well as community settings, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and community and public health organizations.
Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,000 -$94,600
Program duration: 2 years
Program duration: 2.5 years
Program duration: 4 years; 3-year accelerated option
SCIENCE
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SIAST is your door to a variety of careers in science. Work in medical research or environmental testing as a biotechnologist. Join a research or project development team working in commercial, industrial or government labs as a chemical technologist. Combine your love of animals and keen interest in science with a rewarding career as a veterinary technologist. You’ll be ready to start your career in two years. SIAST PROGRAM PROGRAM SAMPLE NOC CLASSIFICATION1 EARNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW LOCATION(S) JOB TITLES POTENTIAL2
BioScience Technology – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
Chemical Technology – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
Veterinary Technology – diploma Program duration: 73 weeks
From safer food production to life-saving new medicines, biotechnologists help find solutions to some of society’s toughest challenges. The BioScience Technology program uses a practical, hands-on style of learning to prepare you for a career in medical research, animal and plant sciences, agriculture, quality control, micro and molecular biology, environmental science and more. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using their diploma to ladder into a university degree.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221) Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221) Architecture and Science Managers
$26,600 - $69,300
Chemical Technologist
Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)
$29,100 - $79,100
Laboratory Technologist/ Technician
Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)
$29,100 - $79,100
Quality Control/Assurance Technologist/Technician
Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)
$29,100 - $79,100
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Veterinary and Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (3213)
$27,000 - $49,400
Research Technologist Quality Assurance Technologist Laboratory Manager
Saskatchewan has what the world wants—potash, uranium, oil and gas. This resource boom is a major factor in the growing demand for chemical technologists. The Chemical Technology program develops knowledge and skill in chemical analysis and chemical plant operation. The emphasis on hands-on learning prepares you to work in commercial, industrial or government labs; in technical sales; and in industrial settings. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using program articulation agreements with various universities to ladder into a university degree.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
It’s more than a love of animals that inspires people to become vet techs—it’s a keen interest in science, health and medicine. In the Veterinary Technology program, you learn by doing. Practicums provide hands-on training, while your final semester at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine gives you a unique opportunity to work with experienced veterinary technologists and veterinarians. Grads go on to work in veterinary clinics and hospitals, diagnostic labs, herd health programs, research, education, sales, zoological parks and animal shelters, and may choose to specialize in a variety of clinical areas.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
$26,600 - $69,300 $50,100 - $116,800
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Technology is a field with options. If computers appeal to you, SIAST can train you for careers in programming, systems design, network administration, database management and more. Build a career in electronics manufacturing, installation and repair. Or use your talents to meet the growing demand for specialized training in architectural technologies, building systems, power plants, waterworks and more. SIAST’s Technology programs are designed with input from industry leaders in your chosen field. Your education is relevant and up-to-date, and your hands-on training gives you a real edge in the marketplace. This is one of the reasons our graduate employment rates are so high – 93%.
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Architectural Technologies (Building Sciences and Interior Design) – diploma Program duration: 76 weeks
Building Systems Technician – certificate Program duration: 36 weeks
Computer Networking Technician – certificate Program duration: 33 weeks
Computer Systems Technology – diploma Program duration: 74 weeks
Electronics Technician – certificate Program duration: 30 weeks
Architectural technologists are involved at every stage of building design and construction, from blueprints to building codes and from interior design to space planning. It’s a great career for detail-oriented, visual thinkers who enjoy working in a technology-driven environment. Architectural Technologies prepares you for a variety of careers in the building design construction industry. Many graduates are self-employed consultants in the home building industry. Others work for architects, engineers, interior designers, home designers, facility managers, developers, contractors or construction specialty companies and government housing agencies.
Moose Jaw
Commercial and institutional buildings are multi-million-dollar investments. There is a high demand for trained technicians to ensure safe, efficient, 24/7 operation. Modern buildings integrate a variety of technologically advanced systems—heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, elevators and more. Building systems technicians oversee daily maintenance, troubleshoot problems and work with various tradespeople to ensure smooth building operations, day-in and day-out.
Regina, some distance learning options available
Computer network technicians are often called the “network mechanics” of the 21st century. Computer networks are essential to business productivity and global economic growth. Keeping networks up and running 24/7 is critical, which is why computer networking technicians are in demand. Enjoy a career with a variety of job paths: network analyst, administrator, system support technician, help desk analyst and much more.
Regina, some distance learning options available
When businesses want more interactive websites, custom-designed programs and advice for the best network implementation, who do they call? We turn to computer systems technologists when we need answers to computer-related issues. It’s a career that lets you specialize in areas that interest you the most— computer programming, network administration, database management, systems analysis and design, Internet and web application programming, installation and configuration of hardware, mobile application development and more.
Saskatoon, first year can be taking as distance learning
Electronics technicians use their knowledge and hands-on skills to manufacture, test, install, service and maintain a wide range of electronic equipment. They work with medical equipment, communication systems, computers and networks. It is a profession that requires good problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. The reward is a career with great flexibility and lots of room to grow.
Regina, Saskatoon
Architectural Technologist
Architectural Technologists and Technicians (2251)
$40,600 - $74,900
Construction Estimator
Construction Estimators (2234)
$41,600 - $90,700
Technical Sales Specialist
Technical Sales Specialist – Wholesale Trade (6221)
$29,600 - $92,000
Maintenance Manager
Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers (0721)
$31,200 - $110,000
Property Administrator
Property Administrators (1224)
$23,900 - $69,000
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)
$35,400 - $70,700
Computer Network Technician
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$26,500 - $105,000
Network Analyst
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$26,500 - $105,000
User Support Technician
User Support Technicians (2282)
$34,600 - $87,400
Network Administrator
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$26,500 - $105,000
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
$42,000 - $92,000
Mobile Application Programmer
Software Engineers and Designers (2173)
$33,300 - $92,700
Service Specialist
Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) (2242) Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) (2242) Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) (2242)
$23,400 - $74,700
Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351) Power Systems and Power Station Operators (7352) Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351)
$43,400 - $99,800
Water and Wastewater Utility Operator
Water and Waste Plant Operators (9424)
$28,100 - $67,400
Park Attendant
Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture (8256)
$25,500 - $55,400
Technical Sales Specialist
Technical Sales Specialist – Wholesale Trade (6221)
$29,600 - $92,000
Customer Support Technician Technical Service Representative
Power Engineering Technology – diploma Program duration: 72 weeks
Water and Wastewater Technician – certificate Program duration: 32 weeks*
Power engineering is all about keeping the engines of industry running day and night. Power engineering technologists and technicians use their specialized knowledge and skills to control and maintain large, complex power and process systems. There are job opportunities in a wide range of facilities including electrical power generation plants, light and heavy industry, refineries, and public and commercial buildings.
Saskatoon, some distance learning options available
Water and wastewater technicians work behind the scenes to ensure safe, reliable supplies of water. To protect the environment and ensure the safety of our water supplies and to treat and dispose of our wastes, Saskatchewan requires certified operators in public and private water and wastewater utilities. A water and wastewater technician certificate gives you the technical education to apply toward certification as an operator in municipal, industrial, agricultural and recreational utilities.
Distance learning options available
Steam Plant Operator Panel Operator Steam Engineer
$23,400 - $74,700 $23,400 - $74,700
$59,600 - $94,000 $43,400 - $99,800
* Self-paced program equivalent to 32 weeks of full-time courses over a maximum of five years.
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