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Occupational Therapist
Education Requirements
6 years post secondary education
complete accredited occupational therapy program
Registration requires successful completion of: (1) an approved occupational therapy degree program, (2) 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice, and (3) an approved certification examination. Applicants who have been out of practice for a period of time also may have to demonstrate that they are currently competent to practice. For official, detailed information about registration requirements, visit the ACOT website or contact ACOT
Wage/Salary
on average salary is from $35.81 to $48.10 an hour
Average Hours Worked (per week)31.6
Overall Average Wage (per hour)$43.58
Overall Average Salary (annual)*, Alberta $71,450.00
Heavy Equipment Technician
Education Requirements
to work in Alberta you must be one of the following:
To register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, apprentices must:
Wage/Salary
Journey person wages range from $30 to $60 an hour plus benefits. Heavy Equipment Technicians earn at least 60% of the Journey persons wage in the first year of their apprenticeship, 70% in their second year, 80% in their third year, and 90% in their fourth year.
Education Requirements
to work in Alberta you must be one of the following:
- a registered apprentice
- an Alberta certified journey person
- someone who holds a recognized related trade certificate
To register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, apprentices must:
- have an Alberta high school transcript with at least English Language Arts 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or equivalent, or pass an entrance exam.
- find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice. Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates.
Wage/Salary
Journey person wages range from $30 to $60 an hour plus benefits. Heavy Equipment Technicians earn at least 60% of the Journey persons wage in the first year of their apprenticeship, 70% in their second year, 80% in their third year, and 90% in their fourth year.
Photographer
Education Requirements
photographers may learn in a related field or by taking post secondary education programs. computer skills are essential for digital photography.
Wage/Salary
On average salary is from $15.32 to $23.72 an hour
Average Hours Worked (per week)37.1
Overall Average Wage (per hour)$18.46
Overall Average Salary (annual)*, Alberta$35,048.00
Education Requirements
photographers may learn in a related field or by taking post secondary education programs. computer skills are essential for digital photography.
Wage/Salary
On average salary is from $15.32 to $23.72 an hour
Average Hours Worked (per week)37.1
Overall Average Wage (per hour)$18.46
Overall Average Salary (annual)*, Alberta$35,048.00