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title: Career Pathways
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## Career Pathways
Your future starts today! Discover how you can set yourself up for success before you even graduate, and find the path that leads to your dream job. Careers in advanced manufacturing and technology are waiting for you, even some that haven’t been invented yet!
### [ Aerospace ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#aerospace)
### [ Automotive ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#automotive)
### [ Biomanufacturing ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#biomanufacturing)
### [ Machining ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#machining)
### [ Modular Home Construction ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#modular-home-construction)
### [ Space ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#space)
### [ Food and Beverage ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#food-and-beverage)
### [ Electronics Manufacturing ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways#electronics-manufacturing)
## Aerospace
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.ubc.ca/) [](https://www.bcit.ca/) [](https://siit.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Engineering & Design
-  Aerospace Engineer
-  Mechanical Engineer
-  Electrical/Avionics Engineer
-  Manufacturing Engineer
-  Systems Engineer
-  Test Engineer
#### Production & Assembly
-  Assembler
-  Machinist/CNC Programmer/Operator
-  Welder/Fabricator
-  Sheet Metal Worker
-  Quality Control Inspector/Technician
#### Maintenance & Support
-  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
-  Avionics Technician
-  Nondestructive Testing Technician
-  Production Supervisor/Manager
-  Materials Handler/Logisitics
## Automotive
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### Educational Programs
[](https://uwaterloo.ca/) [](https://www.uwindsor.ca/) [](https://www.georgiancollege.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Engineering & Design
-  Mechanical Engineer
-  Electrical Engineer
-  Industrial Engineer
-  Automotive Designer
-  Research and Development Specialist
#### Production & Assembly
-  Assembly Line Worker/Team Assembler
-  Machine Operator
-  Welder
-  Painter
-  Quality Control Inspector/Tester
#### Maintenance & Support
-  Plant/Production Manager
-  Supply Chain Manager/Logistics Coordinator
-  Quality Manager
-  Purchasing Agent
-  Human Resources
-  Marketing
-  Accounting
#### Skilled Trades
-  Maintenance Technician/Industrial Mechanic
-  Tool and Die Maker
-  Industrial Machinery Mechanic
-  Automotive Electrician
## Biomanufacturing
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.ubc.ca/) [](https://www.bcit.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Engineering & Facilities Support
-  Maintenance Technician/Engineer
-  Calibration Technician
-  Automation Engineer
-  Environmental Health and Safety Officer
#### Core Manufacturing & Production
-  Manufacturing Associate/Technician
-  Bioprocess Engineer
-  Chemical Operator
#### Quality & Compliance
-  Quality Control Analyst/Technician
-  Quality Assurance Specialist/Manager
-  Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Officer
-  Validation Specialist/Engineer
#### Research & Development
-  Process Development Scientist/Associate
-  Research Scientist
## Machining
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.uwindsor.ca/) [](https://www.conestogac.on.ca/) [](https://www.sait.ca/) [](https://siit.ca/)
## Occupations
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-  Machinist
-  CNC Machinist
-  CNC Programmer
-  Machining Tool Operator
-  Tool and Die Maker
-  Quality Control Inspector
-  Maintance Technician/Industrial Mechanic
-  Production Supervisor
-  Manufacturing/Process Engineer
## Modular Home Construction
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.ubc.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Skilled Trades & Production
-  Factory Assemblers/Production Workers
-  Carpenters/Framers
-  Electricians
-  Plumbers/Pipefitters
-  Welders/Fit-out Specialists
-  Interior/Exterior Finishers
-  Machine/CNC Operators
#### Professional & Technical
-  Architects/Designers
-  Civil Engineers
-  Manufacturing Engineers
-  Quality Engineers
-  Quality Control Inspectors
-  Project Managers/Coordinators
-  Estimators
#### Support & Management
-  Logistics & Supply Chain Specialists
-  Production Supervisors/Foremen
-  Health, Saftey, & Environment Coordinators
-  Sales & Marketing Representatives
-  Administration & IT Staff
#### On-Site
-  Site Superintendents/Managers
-  Field Service Technicians
-  Crane Operators
-  Transportation/Truck Drivers
## Space
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.yorku.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Engineering
-  Aerospace Engineers
-  Mechannical Engineers
-  Electrical & Electronics Engineers
-  Software & Computer Engineers
-  Systems Engineers
-  Manufacturing Engineers
-  Materials Engineers
-  Robotics Engineers
#### Technical & Production
-  Aerospace Engineering Technicians
-  Operations Technicians
-  Avionics Technicians
-  Assembly Technicians
-  CNC Machinists
-  Quality Inspectors
-  Spacecraft Mechanics
#### Support
-  Program & Project Managers
-  Data Analysts & Scientists
-  Logisticians
## Food and Beverage
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### Educational Programs
[](https://www.ubc.ca/) [](https://www.conestogac.on.ca/) [](https://www.bcit.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Production & Operations
-  Food Processing Labourers/Production Helpers
-  Process Control & Machine Operators
-  Bakers/Industrial Butchers
-  Production Supervisors/Managers
-  Food Process Engineers
#### Quality Assurance & Food Safety
-  Quality Control Inspectors/Technicians
-  Food Technologists
-  Health & Safety Managers
#### Supply Chain & Logistics
-  Material Handlers/Warehouse Associates
-  Shippers/Receivers
-  Logistics Managers
#### Specialized & Support
-  Maintenance Technicians/Industrial Mechanics
-  Packaging Engineers
-  Research Chefs/Flavourists
-  Agricultural & Fish Products Inspectors
## Electronics Manufacturing
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### Educational Programs
[](https://uwaterloo.ca/) [](https://www.bcit.ca/) [](https://www.conestogac.on.ca/) [](https://www.nait.ca/) [](https://siit.ca/)
## Occupations
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#### Engineering & Design
-  Electronics Engineers
-  Electrical Engineers
-  Industrial Engineers
-  Controls Engineers
-  Computer Hardware Engineers
#### Technical & Production
-  Electronics Engineering Technologists/Technicians
-  Electronics Assemblers
-  Semiconductor Processors
-  Industrial Maintenance Technicians
-  Robotics Technicians
#### Quality & Support
-  Quality Assurance Technicians/Inspectors
-  Test Technicians
-  Production Supervisors
-  Supply Chain Technicians
## Bonus Material
##### Government of Canada Career Planning Quizzes
Want to plan your career path but unsure of where to start? Take three quizzes to find out which roles might be the perfect fit for you based on your interests and strengths.
[Take the Quizzes](https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/quizzes)
##### CEGEP Study Program Directory
Learn about the 21 fields of study available at CEGEPs in Quebec. You can also consult a virtual advisor to get personalized recommendations based on subjects that interest you.
[Find out about CEGEP](https://www.lecegep.ca/en/international-students/fields-of-study).
##### Humber College’s Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation
The Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation opened its doors in April 2019 and is designed to inspire innovation through applied research, work integrated capstone projects, support skills development and promote science, technology, engineering, art and math outreach with industry and community partners. To learn more, contact askbarrettcti@humber.ca
[Learn more about BCTI](https://humber.ca/barrett-centre-for-technology-innovation/)
##### Canada Engineering University Programs
Browse through the list of Canadian Engineering bachelor, masters, and doctorate courses, programs and degrees offered by universities in Canada.
[Browse the database](http://www.canadian-universities.net/Universities/Programs/Engineering.html)
##### UniversityStudy.ca Search Programs
Search a database containing almost 15,000 graduate and undergraduate study programs at Canadian universities.
[Search the Database](https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs)
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