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Chris Erl; R. Michael McGregor; Jack Lucas; Cameron D. Anderson – Canadian Journal of Education, 2023
Public opinion toward teachers and other public sector workers is an important factor in Ontario provincial politics. This article uses public opinion data to measure, and identify the correlates of, resentment and admiration of these groups, and to identify the relationship between these attitudes and support for political parties in Ontario.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Opinion, Teachers, Public Service Occupations
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Rachael Lindberg; Pavel Trofimovich – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2023
According to expectation violation theory, job applicants can be upgraded or downgraded during an interview when their accent does not match employers' speech expectations. Focusing on the employment of second language French job candidates in Québec, this study explored this issue dynamically in terms of how expectations may impact the trajectory…
Descriptors: French, Pronunciation, Second Language Learning, Service Occupations
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McLellan, Gillian; Kartchava, Eva; Rodgers, Michael – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2021
Newcomers to Canada with low proficiency in English or French often face challenges in the workforce (Kustec, 2012). While language classes provide workplace language training, not all newcomers are able to attend face-to-face classes (Shaffir & Satzewich, 2010), suggesting a need for outside the classroom, occupation-specific language…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Teaching Methods, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Dixon, Shane Michael; Quirke, Linda – Teaching Sociology, 2014
This paper examines the textual coverage of the topic of work in Canadian English--language introductory sociology textbooks. Our findings are based on a content analysis of 21 Canadian texts published between 2008 and 2012. We found that only 12 of 21 textbooks included a chapter on work, suggesting that work occupies a peripheral position in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Introductory Courses, Sociology, Textbook Content
Norrby, Catrin; Hajek, John – Multilingual Matters, 2011
This book brings together current research by leading international scholars on the often contentious nature of language policies and their practical outcomes in North America, Australia and Europe. It presents a range of perspectives from which to engage with a variety of pressing issues raised by multilingualism, multiculturalism, immigration,…
Descriptors: Language Maintenance, Service Occupations, Language Planning, Citizenship
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2008
The graduate of the Steamfitter-Pipefitter apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) install and maintain high pressure and low-pressure steam and hot liquid systems, including various process and industrial systems; (2) fabricate, join and install any pipe system used for various purposes in buildings, using any…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Service Occupations, Plumbing, Course Descriptions
Northian, 1978
The paper establishes a framework for discussion of actions to be taken by the Treasury Board and the Public Service Commission, in cooperation with other organizations, to increase the number of this indigenous population employed at all levels in the Public Service of Canada and to provide for their more effective use. (Author/NQ)
Descriptors: American Indians, Canada Natives, Community Involvement, Eskimos
Department of Manpower and Immigration, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1976
This guide, prepared by the Canadian Office of Manpower and Immigration, intends to inform secondary students of many alternative employment possibilities and educate the students as to qualifications required. Interviews with workers in various fields of the protective services careers detail what students can expect and what is expected of them…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Guides
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Brotheridge, Celeste M.; Grandey, Alicia A. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2002
Data from 238 Canadian employees in human services, service/sales, management, clerical, and physical labor occupations indicated that hose performing "people work" did not have significantly higher emotional exhaustion. There were differences between job-focused emotional work (work demanding emotional expression) and employee-focused…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Burnout, Emotional Response, Foreign Countries
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1989
This teacher's manual is designed to serve as a practical planning and instructional tool to assist teachers in implementing each of the three components of the Integrated Occupational Program in Practical Arts, Grades 8 and 9, in Alberta (business education, personal and public services, and technical occupations). Information on using the manual…
Descriptors: Business Education, Career Development, Educational Resources, Grade 8
Department of Manpower and Immigration, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1976
This guide, prepared by the Canadian office of Manpower and Immigration, informs secondary students of many alternative employment possibilities, and educates the students as to qualifications required. Interviews with workers in various fields of the personal services careers detail what students can expect and what is expected of them for each…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Employment, Employment Patterns, Guides
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Lock, Gwen E. – Career Development International, 2003
Interviews with 26 information technology professionals in British Columbia government indicated that all wanted to feel their input was valued and to make a difference. They wanted management and leadership skill training and opportunities for advancement. The unstable environment of the government workplace made retention a challenge. (Contains…
Descriptors: Career Development, Employee Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Information Technology
Canada Employment and Immigration Commission, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1988
This handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to position classification in Employment and Immigration Canada. It is divided into 11 chapters. Chapter 1 explains Canada's current job and wage classification system, which is a direct result of the Canadian government's decision to allow collective bargaining in the public service. Chapter…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparable Worth, Foreign Countries, Job Analysis
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Edwards, G. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This article summarizes the results of a study undertaken to investigate the question of second language retention by federal bilingual employees in Canada. (CLK)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English, French, Language Fluency
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Wright, Phillip C. – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1990
Surveys of Canadian and U.S. associations compared the two countries' certification processes for paraprofessionals. Using the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and its effect on the service sector, it was found that cultural differences complicate transborder occupational mobility, a finding with implications for Europe in 1992. (SK)
Descriptors: Certification, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Free Enterprise System
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