Jobs & Occupations – Vocabulary

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Health Care & Education

Vocabulary list of people working in health care and at schools that includes: a doctor, a nurse, a surgeon, a paramedic, a dentist, a pharmacist, a veterinarian, a teacher, a principal, a counsellor and a tutor.

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Trades

ocabulary list of tradespeople that includes: an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, a mechanic, a truck driver, a construction worker, a cook, a baker, a butcher, a farmer, a hairdresser and a barber.

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Science & Technology

Vocabulary list of people working in science and technology jobs that includes: programmer, coder, IT technician, engineer, astronaut and scientists, such as an astronomer, a biologist, a botanist, a chemist, a geologist and a zoologist.

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Media

Vocabulary list of people working in media-related jobs that includes: journalist, reporter, anchor, weather forecaster, camera operator (aka cameraman or camerawoman), sound engineer, content creator, blogger and vlogger. Description :

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Customer Service

Vocabulary list of people working in customer service jobs that includes: waiter (waitress, server), cashier (clerk), salesperson (salesman, saleswoman), tour guide and flight attendant.

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Public Service

Vocabulary list of people working in public service jobs that includes: firefighter, police officer, mayor, librarian, teacher, bus driver and garbage collector.

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Arts & Culture

Vocabulary list of people working in arts and culture that includes: actor (actress) musician, writer (author), painter, artist, sculptor, photographer, dancer, singer and architect.

1 actress, though still used, the word actor is more and more in use for both male and female performers.
2 artist is often used to indicate painters, even though it is a word that is also used to describe people in the arts in general.

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Business & Law

Vocabulary list of people working jobs related to business and law that includes: businessperson (businessman/businesswoman) accountant, banker, CEO (chief executive officer), secretary (receptionist), lawyer and judge.

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Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary at a Glance

Summary of the  vocabulary lists on 2 pages. Page 1 is healthcare and education jobs: doctor, nurse, surgeon, paramedic, dentist, pharmacist, veterinarian, teacher, principal, counsellor and tutor; trade jobs: electrician, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, truck driver, construction worker, cook, baker, butcher, farmer, hairdresser and barber; science and technology jobs: programmer, coder, IT technician, engineer, astronaut and scientists, such as astronomer, biologist, botanist, chemist, geologist and zoologi
Page 2 is customer service jobs: waiter (waitress, server), cashier (clerk), salesperson (salesman, saleswoman), tour guide and flight attendant; public service jobs: firefighter, police officer, mayor, librarian, teacher, bus driver and garbage collector; arts and culture jobs: actor (actress) musician, writer (author) painter, artist, sculptor, photographer, dancer, singer and architect; and jobs related to business and law: businessperson (businessman/businesswoman) accountant, banker, CEO (chief executi

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Advanced Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary

Health & Education Jobs

  • professor
    College or university teacher that also does research
  • lecturer
    College or university teacher who gives academic presentations (lectures) on specific subjects
  • therapist
    Health professional who treats conditions with special methods (therapies)
  • physiotherapist
    Health professional who helps with physical recovery through repeated therapy sessions and exercise plans
  • dental hygienist
    Trained professional who cleans teeth and educates/advocates for good oral health
  • midwife
    Person who assists women in childbirth
  • psychologist
    Health professional who studies the human mind and behaviour and offers support
  • psychiatrist
    Medical doctor specialized in mental health
  • orderly
    def Support worker in a hospital or healthcare facility who assists patients and medical staff with non-medical tasks Synonym: attendant, aide
  • attendant
    Support worker in a hospital or healthcare facility who assists patients and medical staff with non-medical tasks Synonym: orderly, aide
  • aide
    Support worker in a hospital or healthcare facility who assists patients and medical staff with non-medical tasks Synonym: attendant, orderly
  • undertaker
    Professional who takes care of the deceased and funeral arrangements Synonym: funeral director, mortician
  • funeral director
    Professional who takes care of the deceased and funeral arrangements Synonym: undertaker, mortician
  • mortician
    Professional who takes care of the deceased and funeral arrangements Synonym: funeral director, undertaker

Science & Technology Jobs

  • computer engineer
    Person who designs, develops and tests computer hardware and software
  • software engineer
    Person who develops and maintains computer programming and operating systems (software) Synonym: software developer
  • software developer
    Person who develops and maintains computer programming and operating systems (software) Synonym: software engineer
  • hardware engineer
    Person who designs and develops physical computer components and other electronic devices (hardware) Synonym: hardware developer
  • hardware developer
    Person who designs and develops physical computer components and other electronic devices (hardware) Synonym: hardware engineer
  • network administrator
    Person who manages and maintains computer networks
  • analyst
    Persons who studies information and data to understand situations, identify patterns, find solutions and make recommendations
  • physicist
    Scientist who studies in the field of physics (matter, energy, space and time)
  • meteorologist
    Scientist who studies changes in the Earth's atmosphere and its phenomena, to understand and predict weather
  • ecologist
    Scientist who studies how the living things interact with each other and their surroundings (ecology)
  • geneticist
    Scientist who studies genes and heredity (genetics)
  • microbiologist
    Scientist who studies microorganisms (microbiology)
  • archeologist
    Scientist who studies human history and prehistory by analyzing artefacts and interpreting findings
  • anthropologist
    Scientist who studies humanity by looking at culture, human evolution, language and society
  • paleontologist
    Scientist who studies very old life forms that lived on Earth millions of years ago (e.g. dinosaurs) by studying fossils
  • oceanographer
    Scientist who studies the ocean and marine life
  • politician
    Person elected or appointed a government position
  • prime minister
    Head of a country’s government that uses a parliamentary system (e.g. Canada, UK, Australia)
  • minister
    High-ranking government official, usually appointed by the prime minister
  • President
    Head of a country’s government that uses a presidential system (e.g. Mexico, Brazil & USA)
  • government official
    Person who holds a position or works for a government organization, either elected or hired
  • elected official
    Person who holds a position in government after being voted in by citizens
  • paralegal
    Trained professional who works in a legal office assisting lawyers and other legal professionals
  • notary
    Trained legal professional and public officer who draws up and authenticates legal documents

Service Industry Jobs

  • real estate agent
    Licensed professional who acts as an intermediary in buying, selling or leasing properties
  • barista
    Person who prepares and serves coffee drinks, especially specialty coffees
  • bartender
    Person who prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar, pub or restaurant
  • travel agent
    Professional who helps plan and book trips
  • technical support
    Person who helps others solve problems related to technology, especially computer hardware, software or networks
  • housekeeper
    Person who manages and performs cleaning duties in a home, hotel or other establishment
  • concierge
    Person who provides personalized services and assistance to guests or residents in places like luxury hotels, apartment buildings, office complexes
  • personal trainer
    Fitness professional who works one-on-one or in small groups
  • esthetician
    Licensed professional specialized in providing non-medical skin care treatments and cosmetic services
  • gardener
    Person who cares for and tends to gardens and green spaces
  • nanny
    Person who provides childcare in a family's home, usually on a regular and ongoing basis

Communications & Creative Jobs

  • photojournalist
    Professional who uses photography to tell news stories and document real-world events
  • foreign correspondent
    Journalist who reports news and events from a country other than their own, for a media organization in their home country
  • copy-editor
    Person who reviews written material (copy) to ensure it is clear, correct, consistent and ready for publication
  • archivist
    Professional who collects, organizes, preserves and makes accessible records and documents that have long-term historical, legal or cultural value
  • researcher
    Person who conducts investigations to discover new facts, create new knowledge or revise existing theories
  • fact-checker
    Person who verifies the accuracy of information, statements and claims before or after they are published or publicly shared
  • interpreter
    Professional who translates spoken or signed language from one language to another in real-time
  • translator
    Professional whose job is to convert written text from one language into another language
  • filmmaker
    Person involved in the making of films who plays a creative or organizational role
  • director
    Person who oversees the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, while guiding the film crew and actors
  • designer
    Person who plans and creates the appearance or function of something, often with an emphasis on aesthetics, usability or efficiency
  • graphic designer
    Professional who uses visual elements like images, typography (fonts), colour, and layout to communicate messages or ideas
  • interior designer
    Professional who plans and creates functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for homes, offices, commercial buildings and other environments
  • illustrator
    Artist who creates visual images, such as drawings, paintings or digital artwork
  • animator
    Artist who creates images, known as frames, which give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence
  • chef
    Highly skilled professional cook who leads a kitchen team in a restaurant, hotel or other food service establishment
  • career
    A job and professional experience that a person has during their working life
  • employment
    The state of being employed, having a job
  • employee
    Person who works for another person or for a company in exchange for a salary
  • employer
    Person, company, organization or government body that hires and pays people (employees) to do work
  • full-time
    Type of employment where an employee works a standard number of hours per week, generally 35-40 hours
  • part-time
    Type of employment where an employee works fewer hours per week than a full-time work week, generally below 35 hours k
  • freelancer
    Person who is self-employed and works independently, offering their skills or services to clients on a project-by-project basis, rather than being a full-time or part-time employee of a single company
  • contractor
    Individual or company that works independently and is hired to perform specific tasks or complete a project for a client at a set fee
  • unemployed
    Being without a job
  • intern
    Student or recent graduate who works in a temporary position to gain experience
  • seasonal
    Employment that is available only during specific times of the year due to natural cycles, weather conditions, or particular events/holidays
  • to hire
    To give someone a job or employment in exchange for payment
  • to apply
    To make a request for a job or position that is available
  • to interview
    To have a formal meeting between a job applicant and an employer to assess the applicant's suitability for a job
  • to earn
    To receive money or other compensation (like benefits) in exchange for work
  • to quit
    To voluntarily leave a job
  • to retire
    To stop working permanently, usually when a person reaches the age of 65
  • to fire
    To officially end a person's employment, usually as a result of something negative they have done
  • resume
    Formal document that summarizes education, work experience, skills and accomplishments Also spelled “résumé,” and referred to as a “CV”
  • cover letter
    Formal letter that a job applicant sends along with their resume when applying for a job
  • references
    People who can provide information about your qualifications, work ethic and character to a potential employer
  • job description
    Document that outlines the key duties, responsibilities, qualifications and reporting relationships for a specific job position
  • portfolio
    Collection of an individual's best work, showcasing their skills, talents and accomplishments
  • background check
    Investigation into a job applicant's past to verify information provided on their resume or application and to assess their suitability for a position
  • probationary period
    Trial period at the beginning of new employment during which an employer assesses a new employee's performance and suitability for the job Also referred to as “probation period”

Exercise – Advanced Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary

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