These types of demonstrations are also necessary in the workforce, whether you are giving an update to a project team, making a sales presentation to a client, or trying to convince your supervisor of the validity of a proposal. This skill is invaluable no matter what your career aspirations.

Completing a well thought out and detailed demonstration can give you confidence in yourself and your abilities. In preparation, you should thoroughly research your topic and make notes on what you need to cover, so that you won’t forget anything. Using your props, practice what you are going to say and do several times to avoid problems later on. Being organized will invariably make the technical demonstration flow more smoothly and aid you in effectively delivering the information you are trying to convey. Be sure to speak in a clear and concise manner in a tone of voice with varying pitch as you describe step by step the skill that you are demonstrating, so that your audience will not only be able to understand you but will also stay interested.

Sample Job Titles:

• Health officer

• Health inspector

• Health and safety officer

• Occupational health and safety officer

• Public health inspector

• Water inspector

• Environmental health inspector

• Construction inspector

• Home inspector

Companies and Sectors:

• Federal, provincial and municipal government

• Manufacturing plants

• Mining companies

• Construction companies

• Environmental agencies

• Self-employed (consultant)

• Housing companies

• Water inspection agencies

Potential employers are looking for employees who have a variety of general skills and abilities. Transferable skills, such as interpersonal communications, organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities, can be applied to many different jobs. Effective public speaking occurs when a speaker is well organized and confident to present the substance of the speech to an audience.

The main idea of your speech is referred to as the thesis. This is often one sentence that uses specific language, a single idea, and is audience centered. The main body of your speech must be focused upon the thesis or main topic. Reading from a prepared speech is a formal way to deliver your message. This is also viewed as effective when your desire is to control your speech content. In this instance, the speaker must be careful to not jeopardize spontaneity and conversational elements.

It is believed that we enjoy speakers who know their topic and can demonstrate energy, vigor, and excitement. Competent public speakers seek to be perceived as dynamic. It is important to show a genuine interest in your topic and audience. By being authentic and real, you will convey your dynamism. One the greatest fears that many people have is speaking in public. Is helps to allow that nervousness to heighten your sense of audience and your topic. Through practicing your gestures, intonation, expression and movements you will add interest to your talk and gain confidence in your ability to deliver.

Typical Duties:

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• Writing

Companies and Sectors:

• Public Relations Representative

• Union Negotiator

• CommunicationsDirector

• Radio DJ

• Teacher

• Chief Executive Officer

• Project Coordinator

INDIGENOUS AND REMOTE CONSIDERATIONS:

Even though Indigenous cultures are primarily oral ones, some Indigenous and remote job seekers lack experience in both public speaking in a formal workplace or educational setting. In addition to this, many Indigenous cultures value modesty and teach young people not to boast about themselves or things they can do. This can make public speaking challenging for Indigenous job seekers.

As this requires confidence and experience, it will be something that Indigenous and remote job seekers will need plenty of practice doing, as well as support and training, in order to be successful. Candidates are encouraged to spend time with their Elders listening to their stories, as well as how they demonstrate their skills, while also living their cultural values, for examples of how to do this effectively. Seek out opportunities to practice and give it a try. Starting with small audiences first, can make it feel less stressful and build confidence, before trying to speak to larger audiences. It gets easier every time.

They inspect restaurants, public facilities, industrial establishments, municipal water systems and other workplaces to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control, the handling and storage of hazardous substances and workplace safety. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Typical Duties:

• Inspect the sanitary conditions of restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions

• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment to identify sources of pollution

• Collect samples of water for analysis; measure physical, biological and chemical workplace hazards; and conduct safety and environmental audits

• Investigate health and safety related complaints, spills of hazardous chemicals, outbreaks of diseases or poisonings and workplace accidents

• Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public

• Develop, implement and evaluate health and safety programs and strategies

• Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or to close an establishment contravening municipal, provincial or federal regulations

• Provide consultation and deliver training programs to employers, employees and the general public on issues of public health, environmental protection or workplace safety.

• Examine plans, drawings, and site layouts for new buildings, building renovations and other proposed structures

• Inspect construction of buildings, bridges, dams, highways and other types of building and engineering construction for conformance to drawings, specifications, building codes or other applicable ordinances

• Inspect and test electrical or plumbing installations in buildings to ensure compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations Inspect steel framework, concrete forms, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, concrete or pre-stressed concrete to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes

• Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines

• Inspect construction sites to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained

• Inspect existing buildings to identify and report on structural defects, fire hazards and other threats to safety

• Inspect new or resale homes on behalf of clients and assess and provide reports on the physical condition of property

Sample Job Titles:

• Health officer

• Health inspector

• Health and safety officer

• Occupational health and safety officer

• Public health inspector

• Water inspector

• Environmental health inspector

• Construction inspector

• Home inspector

HOW TO JOIN THE FIELD:

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required. In some establishments, several years of related work experience and the completion of in-house training courses may substitute for formal education. Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.

For industrial related health officers, completion of secondary school is required. A college diploma in construction, civil engineering or architectural technology plus several years of related work experience or several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade, such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical trade are required. Provincial certification in a skilled trade or as an engineering technologist is usually required.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

INDIGENOUS AND REMOTE CONSIDERATIONS:

Indigenous and remote communities may have less access to safety protective resources and higher workplace safety hazards than other communities. This can be due to the remoteness itself, where inspectors and resources may not be located in communities and may need to travel or be sent in when needed. Further to this, there is often less access to emergency support and medical resources to respond when breaches of safety occur. As a result, more emphasis is needed on planning to deal with safety concerns using the available resources. There is also a need to build capacity within the communities to handle safety measures and respond to breaches to safety appropriately.