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Topic-based tabulation: Occupation - National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (720), Class of Worker (6) and Sex (3) for the Labour Force 15 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data

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General information

Catalogue number :97-559-XCB2006011
Release date :March 4, 2008
Topic :Labour
Data dimensions :

Note

Note: Broad occupational category A - Management occupations

Census data for occupation groups in Broad occupational category A - Management occupations should be used with caution. Some coding errors were made in assigning the appropriate level of management, e.g., senior manager as opposed to middle manager, and in determining the appropriate area of specialization or activity, e.g., a manager of a health care program in a hospital as opposed to a government manager in health policy administration. Some non-management occupations have also been miscoded to management due to confusion over titles such as program manager and project manager. Data users may wish to use data for management occupations in conjunction with other variables such as Income, Age and Education.

Note: Institutional residents

People in seniors' residences in the 2006 Census are classified as 'not living in an institution'. This is a change from the 2001 Census where they were classified as institutional residents, specifically, 'living in an institution, resident under care or custody'.

Note: Non-permanent residents and the census universe

In the 2006 Census, non-permanent residents are defined as people from another country who, at the time of the census, held a Work or Study Permit, or who were refugee claimants, as well as family members living in Canada with them. In the 1991, 1996 and 2001 censuses, non-permanent residents also included persons who held a Minister's permit; this was discontinued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada prior to the 2006 Census.

From 1991 on, the Census of Population has enumerated both permanent and non-permanent residents of Canada. Prior to 1991, only permanent residents of Canada were included in the census. (The only exception to this occurred in 1941.) Non-permanent residents were considered foreign residents and were not enumerated.

Total population counts, as well as counts for all variables, are affected by this change in the census universe. Users should be especially careful when comparing data from 1991, 1996, 2001 or 2006 with data from previous censuses in geographic areas where there is a concentration of non-permanent residents.

Today in Canada, non-permanent residents make up a significant segment of the population, especially in several census metropolitan areas. Their presence can affect the demand for such government services as health care, schooling, employment programs and language training. The inclusion of non-permanent residents in the census facilitates comparisons with provincial and territorial statistics (marriages, divorces, births and deaths) which include this population. In addition, this inclusion of non-permanent residents brings Canadian practice closer to the United Nations (UN) recommendation that long-term residents (persons living in a country for one year or longer) be enumerated in the census.

Although every attempt has been made to enumerate non-permanent residents, factors such as language difficulties, the reluctance to complete a government form or to understand the need to participate may have affected the enumeration of this population.

For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

For counts of the non-permanent resident population in 1991, 2001 and 2006, please refer to the 2006 Census table 97-557-XCB2006006.

Note: Occupation

J111 Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing
J121 Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing

Data for J111 Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing and J121 Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing should be used with caution. There is some overlap of responses coded to these two groups as respondents do not always provide enough information to allow coders to distinguish between them.

J113 Pulping Control Operators
J142 Pulp Mill Machine Operators

Data for J113 Pulping Control Operators and J142 Pulp Mill Machine Operators should be used with caution. There is some overlap of responses coded to these two groups as respondents do not always provide enough information to allow coders to distinguish between them.

J114 Papermaking and Coating Control Operators
J143 Papermaking and Finishing Machine Operators

Data for J114 Papermaking and Coating Control Operators and J143 Papermaking and Finishing Machine Operators should be used with caution. There is some overlap of responses coded to these two groups as respondents do not always provide enough information to allow coders to distinguish between them.

J191 Machining Tool Operators
J192 Forging Machine Operators
J194 Metalworking Machine Operators
J196 Other Metal Products Machine Operators
J197 Other Products Machine Operators

Census data for these occupation groups should be used with caution. A high number of vague responses related to machine operators in car parts manufacturing has resulted in an over-estimate for occupation group J191 Machining Tool Operators. When compared with 2001 estimates, fluctuations in the data suggest inconsistency in the coding of these occupation groups between 2001 and 2006. In particular, J197 Other Products Machine Operators shows a relatively large decrease between 2001 and 2006. For these reasons, census data users may prefer to make historical comparisons at the three-digit minor group level for these occupations.

Note: Population universe

The population universe of the 2006 Census includes the following groups:
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants with a usual place of residence in Canada;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants who are abroad, either on a military base or attached to a diplomatic mission;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants at sea or in port aboard merchant vessels under Canadian registry;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who are claiming refugee status and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Study Permits and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Work Permits and members of their families living with them.

For census purposes, the last three groups in this list are referred to as 'non-permanent residents'. For further information, refer to the variable Immigration: Non-permanent resident found in the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

Data table

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This table details occupation - national occupational classification for statistics 2006 , class of worker and sex for the labour force 15 years and over in EdmontonFootnote 1
Occupation - National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (720) Sex (3)
Total - Sex Male Female
Total labour force 611,245 325,855 285,390
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 2 4,705 2,200 2,505
All occupationsFootnote 3 606,540 323,650 282,885
A Management occupations 58,665 37,880 20,790
A0 Senior management occupations 5,350 4,095 1,255
A01 Legislators and senior management 5,350 4,095 1,255
A011 Legislators 190 135 60
A012 Senior government managers and officials 685 440 235
A013 Senior managers - Financial, communications and other business services 1,245 955 285
A014 Senior managers - Health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 680 325 360
A015 Senior managers - Trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. 1,050 900 150
A016 Senior managers - Goods production, utilities, transportation and construction 1,500 1,340 160
A1 Specialist managers 15,325 9,955 5,370
A11 Administrative services managers 5,835 2,730 3,105
A111 Financial managers 2,230 1,085 1,145
A112 Human resources managers 1,570 600 965
A113 Purchasing managers 485 345 140
A114 Other administrative services managers 1,550 690 855
A12 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems 2,400 1,870 520
A121 Engineering managers 740 685 55
A122 Computer and information systems managers 1,370 1,010 365
A123 Architecture and science managers 285 175 110
A13 Sales, marketing and advertising managers 5,425 3,985 1,435
A131 Sales, marketing and advertising managers 5,425 3,985 1,435
A14 Facility operation and maintenance managers 1,675 1,365 305
A141 Facility operation and maintenance managers 1,675 1,370 305
A2 Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation services 16,730 9,260 7,470
A21 Managers in retail trade 11,905 6,795 5,110
A211 Retail trade managers 11,905 6,800 5,110
A22 Managers in food service and accommodation 4,825 2,460 2,360
A221 Restaurant and food service managers 4,155 2,065 2,090
A222 Accommodation service managers 670 400 270
A3 Other managers, n.e.c. 21,250 14,560 6,685
A30 Managers in financial and business services 3,930 1,930 2,000
A301 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers 1,860 990 870
A302 Banking, credit and other investment managers 1,770 755 1,015
A303 Other business services managers 295 180 115
A31 Managers in communication (except broadcasting) 440 340 100
A311 Telecommunication carriers managers 295 235 55
A312 Postal and courier services managers 145 105 40
A32 Managers in health, education, social and community services 3,265 1,080 2,180
A321 Managers in health care 765 170 595
A322 Administrators - Post-secondary education and vocational training 485 185 300
A323 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education 1,185 505 680
A324 Managers in social, community and correctional services 835 225 610
A33 Managers in public administration 930 525 405
A331 Government managers - Health and social policy development and program administration 215 110 105
A332 Government managers - Economic analysis, policy development and program administration 330 215 115
A333 Government managers - Education policy development and program administration 115 55 60
A334 Other managers in public administration 275 150 125
A34 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport 695 355 335
A341 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers 90 15 75
A342 Managers - Publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 275 165 110
A343 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors 330 175 155
A35 Managers in protective service 830 720 105
A351 Commissioned police officers 25 20 10
A352 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers 65 60 0
A353 Commissioned officers, armed forces 740 640 95
A36 Managers in other services 985 440 545
A361 Other services managers 985 440 545
A37 Managers in construction and transportation 6,135 5,490 645
A371 Construction managers 3,760 3,500 260
A372 Residential home builders and renovators 1,290 1,180 105
A373 Transportation managers 1,080 805 270
A38 Managers in primary production (except agriculture) 1,035 970 65
A381 Primary production managers (except agriculture) 1,035 970 65
A39 Managers in manufacturing and utilities 3,000 2,705 300
A391 Manufacturing managers 2,520 2,285 235
A392 Utilities managers 475 415 60
B Business, finance and administrative occupations 113,780 29,655 84,120
B0 Professional occupations in business and finance 13,905 6,355 7,545
B01 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals 10,100 4,610 5,485
B011 Financial auditors and accountants 6,765 2,760 4,010
B012 Financial and investment analysts 910 485 425
B013 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers 590 380 210
B014 Other financial officers 1,830 985 850
B02 Human resources and business service professionals 3,805 1,740 2,060
B021 Specialists in human resources 1,770 570 1,195
B022 Professional occupations in business services to management 2,035 1,170 855
B1 Finance and insurance administration occupations 8,180 1,650 6,530
B11 Finance and insurance administrative occupations 8,185 1,650 6,530
B111 Bookkeepers 4,250 295 3,955
B112 Loan officers 1,245 370 880
B113 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 1,270 430 840
B114 Insurance underwriters 650 105 540
B115 Assessors, valuators and appraisers 630 430 200
B116 Customs, ship and other brokers 130 15 120
B2 Secretaries 8,355 180 8,170
B21 Secretaries, recorders and transcriptionists 8,355 180 8,175
B211 Secretaries (except legal and medical) 6,695 140 6,560
B212 Legal secretaries 720 0 715
B213 Medical secretaries 440 0 445
B214 Court recorders and medical transcriptionists 490 35 455
B3 Administrative and regulatory occupations 13,740 3,110 10,630
B31 Administrative and regulatory occupations 13,745 3,110 10,630
B311 Administrative officers 7,345 1,005 6,340
B312 Executive assistants 1,285 80 1,200
B313 Personnel and recruitment officers 795 170 625
B314 Property administrators 1,895 840 1,050
B315 Purchasing agents and officers 1,120 620 500
B316 Conference and event planners 535 135 395
B317 Court officers and justices of the peace 100 30 70
B318 Immigration, employment insurance and revenue officers 675 235 440
B4 Clerical supervisors 3,555 1,615 1,940
B41 Clerical supervisors 3,555 1,615 1,940
B411 Supervisors, general office and administrative support clerks 640 200 440
B412 Supervisors, finance and insurance clerks 830 170 660
B413 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information clerks 780 350 425
B414 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations 225 110 115
B415 Supervisors, recording, distributing and scheduling occupations 1,070 785 285
B5 Clerical occupations 66,045 16,745 49,300
B51 Clerical occupations, general office skills 20,065 1,230 18,835
B511 General office clerks 12,365 800 11,565
B513 Records management and filing clerks 1,230 180 1,055
B514 Receptionists and switchboard operators 6,470 250 6,215
B52 Office equipment operators 3,140 415 2,725
B522 Data entry clerks 2,590 320 2,275
B523 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations 125 20 105
B524 Telephone operators 420 75 350
B53 Finance and insurance clerks 13,110 1,815 11,300
B531 Accounting and related clerks 6,795 860 5,935
B532 Payroll clerks 1,315 125 1,185
B533 Customer service representatives - Financial services 2,715 315 2,400
B534 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks 1,300 210 1,095
B535 Collectors 985 295 685
B54 Administrative support clerks 5,485 615 4,870
B541 Administrative clerks 4,780 555 4,230
B542 Personnel clerks 440 30 410
B543 Court clerks 260 35 230
B55 Library, correspondence and related information clerks 8,865 3,010 5,855
B551 Library clerks 420 85 330
B552 Correspondence, publication and related clerks 110 20 90
B553 Customer service, information and related clerks 7,470 2,625 4,840
B554 Survey interviewers and statistical clerks 865 275 590
B56 Mail and message distribution occupations 3,300 1,635 1,665
B561 Mail, postal and related clerks 1,370 440 930
B562 Letter carriers 990 535 455
B563 Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors 935 655 285
B57 Recording, scheduling and distributing occupations 12,085 8,025 4,060
B571 Shippers and receivers 5,625 4,155 1,470
B572 Storekeepers and parts clerks 1,785 1,400 380
B573 Production clerks 790 390 405
B574 Purchasing and inventory clerks 2,400 1,360 1,040
B575 Dispatchers and radio operators 1,235 600 635
B576 Transportation route and crew schedulers 245 125 125
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 43,115 34,295 8,820
C0 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 21,590 17,030 4,560
C01 Physical science professionals 1,205 860 340
C011 Physicists and astronomers 85 75 10
C012 Chemists 620 395 225
C013 Geologists, geochemists and geophysicists 345 260 85
C014 Meteorologists 80 70 10
C015 Other professional occupations in physical sciences 70 60 15
C02 Life science professionals 1,000 660 340
C021 Biologists and related scientists 545 340 205
C022 Forestry professionals 265 205 60
C023 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists 185 110 70
C03 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers 5,805 5,135 670
C031 Civil engineers 2,335 2,005 330
C032 Mechanical engineers 1,455 1,345 110
C033 Electrical and electronics engineers 1,380 1,280 105
C034 Chemical engineers 630 500 130
C04 Other engineers 2,470 2,120 355
C041 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 575 500 80
C042 Metallurgical and materials engineers 200 185 10
C043 Mining engineers 70 65 0
C044 Geological engineers 125 95 30
C045 Petroleum engineers 720 630 85
C046 Aerospace engineers 45 45 0
C047 Computer engineers (except software engineers) 575 485 85
C048 Other professional engineers, n.e.c. 155 100 50
C05 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors 1,385 1,110 275
C051 Architects 380 295 80
C052 Landscape architects 60 40 20
C053 Urban and land use planners 335 190 145
C054 Land surveyors 605 580 25
C06 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 115 45 70
C061 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 115 45 70
C07 Computer and information systems professionals 9,605 7,105 2,505
C071 Information systems analysts and consultants 5,490 3,965 1,525
C072 Database analysts and data administrators 535 265 270
C073 Software engineers and designers 685 580 110
C074 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2,290 1,910 375
C075 Web designers and developers 605 385 220
C1 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 21,530 17,265 4,260
C11 Technical occupations in physical sciences 2,050 1,190 855
C111 Chemical technologists and technicians 1,335 640 695
C112 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 665 520 150
C113 Meteorological technicians 45 35 10
C12 Technical occupations in life sciences 900 550 350
C121 Biological technologists and technicians 375 200 180
C122 Agricultural and fish products inspectors 105 75 30
C123 Forestry technologists and technicians 90 75 15
C124 Conservation and fishery officers 40 25 15
C125 Landscape and horticultural technicians and specialists 290 175 110
C13 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering 2,505 2,220 290
C131 Civil engineering technologists and technicians 655 575 85
C132 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 450 425 25
C133 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 530 435 90
C134 Construction estimators 870 785 85
C14 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering 4,430 4,170 265
C141 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 1,085 1,025 55
C142 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 2,305 2,135 170
C143 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 860 840 20
C144 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 180 165 15
C15 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying and mapping 3,340 2,470 870
C151 Architectural technologists and technicians 430 310 115
C152 Industrial designers 250 195 55
C153 Drafting technologists and technicians 1,955 1,400 560
C154 Land survey technologists and technicians 380 345 40
C155 Mapping and related technologists and technicians 320 225 95
C16 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers 2,865 2,405 460
C161 Non-destructive testers and inspectors 555 525 25
C162 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 150 145 0
C163 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 1,215 915 295
C164 Construction inspectors 945 810 130
C17 Transportation officers and controllers 885 800 80
C171 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 450 430 15
C172 Air traffic control and related occupations 330 285 45
C173 Deck officers, water transport 0 0 0
C174 Engineer officers, water transport 0 0 0
C175 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators 100 85 15
C18 Technical occupations in computer and information systems 4,555 3,460 1,095
C181 Computer network technicians 1,540 1,175 365
C182 User support technicians 2,805 2,195 615
C183 Systems testing technicians 210 90 120
D Health occupations 37,035 7,190 29,840
D0 Professional occupations in health 7,875 3,625 4,245
D01 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians 4,090 2,660 1,430
D011 Specialist physicians 1,335 935 400
D012 General practitioners and family physicians 1,725 1,085 640
D013 Dentists 765 515 250
D014 Veterinarians 265 125 140
D02 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals 345 275 65
D021 Optometrists 90 65 25
D022 Chiropractors 200 170 30
D023 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 50 40 10
D03 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists 1,550 405 1,150
D031 Pharmacists 1,220 400 820
D032 Dietitians and nutritionists 330 0 335
D04 Therapy and assessment professionals 1,885 285 1,600
D041 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 355 30 320
D042 Physiotherapists 680 165 510
D043 Occupational therapists 625 75 550
D044 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 225 10 210
D1 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 11,880 755 11,125
D11 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 11,880 750 11,125
D111 Head nurses and supervisors 250 10 240
D112 Registered nurses 11,630 745 10,885
D2 Technical and related occupations in health 8,965 1,800 7,165
D21 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 3,725 655 3,070
D211 Medical laboratory technologists and pathologists' assistants 925 165 760
D212 Medical laboratory technicians 995 105 885
D213 Veterinary and animal health technologists and technicians 330 15 315
D214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardio-pulmonary technologists 370 130 240
D215 Medical radiation technologists 745 125 620
D216 Medical sonographers 170 25 145
D217 Cardiology technologists 25 0 25
D218 Electroencephalographic and other diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 30 0 25
D219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 130 85 45
D22 Technical occupations in dental health care 910 260 650
D221 Denturists 85 75 10
D222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 465 25 440
D223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory bench workers 360 160 200
D23 Other technical occupations in health care (except dental) 4,330 885 3,445
D231 Opticians 325 80 245
D232 Midwives and practitioners of natural healing 255 70 180
D233 Licensed practical nurses 1,905 140 1,770
D234 Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations 815 470 345
D235 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 1,025 130 895
D3 Assisting occupations in support of health services 8,310 1,005 7,305
D31 Assisting occupations in support of health services 8,315 1,010 7,305
D311 Dental assistants 1,305 0 1,300
D312 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 4,935 640 4,290
D313 Other assisting occupations in support of health services 2,075 360 1,710
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 48,995 16,560 32,435
E0 Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, ministers of religion, and policy and program officers 13,420 5,930 7,485
E01 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries 2,900 1,885 1,015
E011 Judges 80 60 25
E012 Lawyers and Quebec notaries 2,820 1,830 990
E02 Psychologists, social workers, counsellors, clergy and probation officers 4,795 1,880 2,915
E021 Psychologists 725 240 485
E022 Social workers 1,870 350 1,520
E023 Family, marriage and other related counsellors 740 260 485
E024 Ministers of religion 1,215 935 280
E025 Probation and parole officers and related occupations 240 95 145
E03 Policy and program officers, researchers and consultants 5,720 2,160 3,555
E031 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 770 485 285
E032 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts 290 235 55
E033 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 1,490 620 865
E034 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers 785 195 590
E035 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers 845 235 610
E036 Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors and consultants 460 100 355
E037 Program officers unique to government 115 35 85
E038 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. 200 95 105
E039 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 765 165 600
E1 Teachers and professors 23,330 8,990 14,335
E11 University professors and assistants 6,900 3,845 3,055
E111 University professors 2,485 1,565 920
E112 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants 4,420 2,285 2,130
E12 College and other vocational instructors 3,670 1,820 1,855
E121 College and other vocational instructors 3,670 1,820 1,855
E13 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors 12,755 3,325 9,425
E131 Secondary school teachers 3,755 1,690 2,065
E132 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 8,550 1,550 6,995
E133 Educational counsellors 445 80 365
E2 Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in education and religion, n.e.c. 12,245 1,635 10,610
E21 Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in education and religion, n.e.c. 12,245 1,635 10,610
E211 Paralegal and related occupations 1,880 135 1,740
E212 Community and social service workers 4,125 805 3,320
E213 Employment counsellors 400 85 310
E214 Instructors and teachers of persons with disabilities 150 40 105
E215 Other instructors 645 295 350
E216 Other religious occupations 350 100 255
E217 Early childhood educators and assistants 4,700 170 4,530
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15,475 6,440 9,030
F0 Professional occupations in art and culture 6,290 2,355 3,940
F01 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators 500 70 430
F011 Librarians 380 45 330
F012 Conservators and curators 70 25 45
F013 Archivists 55 0 55
F02 Writing, translating and public relations professionals 3,065 1,115 1,945
F021 Authors and writers 690 310 375
F022 Editors 505 165 340
F023 Journalists 425 195 225
F024 Professional occupations in public relations and communications 1,215 425 795
F025 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 230 20 210
F03 Creative and performing artists 2,725 1,160 1,565
F031 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations 465 255 205
F032 Conductors, composers and arrangers 70 50 15
F033 Musicians and singers 1,240 535 705
F034 Dancers 285 30 255
F035 Actors and comedians 170 100 65
F036 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists 490 185 310
F1 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 9,180 4,085 5,095
F11 Technical occupations in libraries, archives, museums and art galleries 885 170 715
F111 Library and archive technicians and assistants 660 65 595
F112 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries 225 100 120
F12 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 1,425 925 500
F121 Photographers 560 290 270
F122 Film and video camera operators 90 80 10
F123 Graphic arts technicians 30 15 15
F124 Broadcast technicians 90 85 10
F125 Audio and video recording technicians 305 250 55
F126 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 170 110 55
F127 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 170 85 80
F13 Announcers and other performers 450 245 205
F131 Announcers and other broadcasters 310 190 120
F132 Other performers 135 50 85
F14 Creative designers and craftspersons 2,955 1,195 1,760
F141 Graphic designers and illustrators 1,740 920 815
F142 Interior designers 505 45 455
F143 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers 250 95 155
F144 Artisans and craftspersons 455 125 330
F145 Patternmakers - Textile, leather and fur products 10 0 0
F15 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations 3,475 1,565 1,910
F151 Athletes 150 130 15
F152 Coaches 235 95 135
F153 Sports officials and referees 235 175 60
F154 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 2,855 1,160 1,690
G Sales and service occupations 141,250 59,780 81,470
G0 Sales and service supervisors 5,890 2,385 3,505
G01 Sales and service supervisors 5,890 2,385 3,510
G011 Retail trade supervisors 3,115 1,260 1,850
G012 Food service supervisors 1,665 565 1,105
G013 Executive housekeepers 150 15 130
G014 Dry cleaning and laundry supervisors 10 0 0
G015 Cleaning supervisors 405 270 140
G016 Other service supervisors 545 265 280
G1 Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales specialists, and retail, wholesale and grain buyers 12,575 7,955 4,620
G11 Sales representatives, wholesale trade 5,595 3,895 1,705
G111 Sales representatives, wholesale trade (non-technical) 5,595 3,895 1,700
G12 Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade 2,555 1,970 590
G121 Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade 2,560 1,965 595
G13 Insurance and real estate sales occupations and buyers 4,415 2,090 2,325
G131 Insurance agents and brokers 1,805 715 1,090
G132 Real estate agents and salespersons 1,900 1,065 835
G133 Retail and wholesale buyers 705 310 400
G134 Grain elevator operators 10 10 0
G2 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 27,200 11,440 15,765
G21 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 27,205 11,435 15,765
G211 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 27,200 11,440 15,770
G3 Cashiers 10,810 1,855 8,950
G31 Cashiers 10,810 1,855 8,950
G311 Cashiers 10,810 1,855 8,955
G4 Chefs and cooks 8,475 5,160 3,310
G41 Chefs and cooks 8,475 5,160 3,310
G411 Chefs 1,355 1,020 340
G412 Cooks 7,115 4,140 2,975
G5 Occupations in food and beverage service 9,615 2,085 7,530
G51 Occupations in food and beverage service 9,610 2,085 7,525
G511 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses 990 30 955
G512 Bartenders 1,400 545 850
G513 Food and beverage servers 7,230 1,510 5,720
G6 Occupations in protective services 10,580 8,610 1,965
G61 Police officers and firefighters 3,495 3,025 475
G611 Police officers (except commissioned) 2,310 1,850 460
G612 Firefighters 1,185 1,175 15
G62 Other occupations in protective service 4,315 3,605 715
G621 Sheriffs and bailiffs 150 120 25
G622 Correctional service officers 700 505 195
G623 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. 205 145 60
G624 Other ranks, armed forces 2,800 2,505 300
G625 Other protective service occupations 460 330 125
G63 Security guards and related occupations 2,760 1,980 780
G631 Security guards and related occupations 2,760 1,980 780
G7 Occupations in travel and accommodation, including attendants in recreation and sport 4,600 1,610 2,990
G71 Occupations in travel and accommodation 2,385 525 1,855
G711 Travel counsellors 910 160 745
G712 Pursers and flight attendants 210 15 195
G713 Airline sales and service agents 375 130 245
G714 Ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks (except airline) 70 40 30
G715 Hotel front desk clerks 825 180 640
G72 Tour and recreational guides and casino occupations 1,200 545 650
G721 Tour and travel guides 75 20 50
G722 Outdoor sport and recreational guides 55 50 0
G723 Casino occupations 1,070 475 600
G73 Other occupations in travel, accommodation, amusement and recreation 1,015 535 485
G731 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport 820 380 435
G732 Other attendants in accommodation and travel 200 150 50
G8 Child care and home support workers 8,370 705 7,665
G81 Child care and home support workers 8,370 705 7,665
G811 Visiting homemakers, housekeepers and related occupations 2,270 220 2,040
G812 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 3,900 310 3,585
G814 Babysitters, nannies and parents' helpers 2,205 170 2,035
G9 Sales and service occupations, n.e.c. 43,135 17,970 25,160
G91 Technical occupations in personal service 3,215 420 2,795
G911 Hairstylists and barbers 3,155 385 2,770
G912 Funeral directors and embalmers 60 40 20
G92 Other occupations in personal service 1,915 115 1,795
G921 Image, social and other personal consultants 185 10 175
G922 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 1,245 40 1,210
G923 Pet groomers and animal care workers 440 60 375
G924 Other personal service occupations 40 10 35
G93 Cleaners 15,740 7,990 7,750
G931 Light duty cleaners 5,595 1,140 4,455
G932 Specialized cleaners 1,850 1,425 430
G933 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 8,295 5,425 2,870
G94 Butchers and bakers, retail and wholesale 2,100 975 1,125
G941 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, retail and wholesale 610 420 185
G942 Bakers 1,490 550 940
G96 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations 11,065 3,760 7,305
G961 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations 11,065 3,760 7,305
G97 Other sales and related occupations 7,465 4,045 3,420
G971 Service station attendants 920 690 235
G972 Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers 4,975 2,970 2,005
G973 Other elemental sales occupations 1,575 390 1,180
G98 Other elemental service occupations 1,630 670 960
G981 Dry cleaning and laundry occupations 505 110 395
G982 Ironing, pressing and finishing occupations 235 10 220
G983 Other elemental service occupations 895 545 350
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 112,700 104,650 8,050
H0 Contractors and supervisors in trades and transportation 7,125 6,815 310
H01 Contractors and supervisors, trades and related workers 6,660 6,395 265
H011 Supervisors, machinists and related occupations 505 500 0
H012 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 700 670 25
H013 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades 540 525 10
H014 Contractors and supervisors, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 765 755 10
H015 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 715 680 30
H016 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 845 795 50
H017 Contractors and supervisors, heavy construction equipment crews 1,135 1,105 30
H018 Supervisors, printing and related occupations 205 155 50
H019 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 1,255 1,210 45
H02 Supervisors, railway and motor transportation occupations 465 420 50
H021 Supervisors, railway transport operations 95 90 0
H022 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 370 325 45
H1 Construction trades 21,540 20,340 1,205
H11 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters 5,365 5,190 170
H111 Plumbers 2,365 2,310 55
H112 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers 2,795 2,700 95
H113 Gas fitters 205 180 20
H12 Carpenters and cabinetmakers 7,150 6,880 270
H121 Carpenters 6,345 6,170 175
H122 Cabinetmakers 805 710 95
H13 Masonry and plastering trades 3,615 3,380 235
H131 Bricklayers 505 495 10
H132 Concrete finishers 630 625 0
H133 Tilesetters 465 385 75
H134 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 2,015 1,875 145
H14 Other construction trades 5,405 4,880 525
H141 Roofers and shinglers 825 795 30
H142 Glaziers 410 395 15
H143 Insulators 1,220 1,090 135
H144 Painters and decorators 2,055 1,775 275
H145 Floor covering installers 895 820 70
H2 Stationary engineers, power station operators and electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 8,760 8,455 310
H21 Electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 7,890 7,595 295
H211 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 4,610 4,495 115
H212 Industrial electricians 1,445 1,405 40
H213 Power system electricians 145 145 0
H214 Electrical power line and cable workers 385 360 20
H215 Telecommunications line and cable workers 360 330 30
H216 Telecommunications installation and repair workers 800 720 80
H217 Cable television service and maintenance technicians 140 135 10
H22 Stationary engineers and power station and system operators 870 860 10
H221 Stationary engineers and auxiliary equipment operators 625 620 10
H222 Power systems and power station operators 245 240 10
H3 Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations 15,845 15,225 615
H31 Machinists and related occupations 3,295 3,160 130
H311 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 3,150 3,015 135
H312 Tool and die makers 145 145 0
H32 Metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 12,550 12,065 480
H321 Sheet metal workers 1,135 1,095 45
H322 Boilermakers 575 575 0
H323 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 760 700 60
H324 Ironworkers 1,885 1,825 55
H325 Blacksmiths and die setters 0 0 0
H326 Welders and related machine operators 8,190 7,870 320
H4 Mechanics 13,935 13,640 290
H41 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) 6,970 6,870 95
H411 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile) 2,520 2,500 20
H412 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 2,800 2,770 35
H413 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 735 725 10
H414 Railway carmen/women 190 190 0
H415 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 455 430 25
H416 Machine fitters 130 130 0
H417 Textile machinery mechanics and repairers 0 0 0
H418 Elevator constructors and mechanics 130 125 0
H42 Automotive service technicians 6,135 5,955 180
H421 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 5,030 4,895 135
H422 Motor vehicle body repairers 1,105 1,060 45
H43 Other mechanics 830 815 15
H431 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 75 75 10
H432 Electric appliance servicers and repairers 225 210 0
H433 Electrical mechanics 215 215 0
H434 Motorcycle and other related mechanics 140 140 0
H435 Other small engine and equipment mechanics 175 170 0
H5 Other trades, n.e.c. 5,180 4,350 830
H51 Upholsterers, tailors, shoe repairers, jewellers and related occupations 865 290 575
H511 Upholsterers 155 130 25
H512 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners 575 65 505
H513 Shoe repairers and shoemakers 60 45 10
H514 Jewellers, watch repairers and related occupations 85 50 35
H52 Printing press operators, commercial divers and other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 960 895 60
H521 Printing press operators 580 535 40
H522 Commercial divers 10 10 0
H523 Other trades and related occupations 365 345 20
H53 Other installers, repairers and servicers 3,350 3,155 195
H531 Residential and commercial installers and servicers 1,640 1,555 85
H532 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers 475 450 20
H533 Automotive mechanical installers and servicers 605 590 15
H534 Pest controllers and fumigators 95 90 0
H535 Other repairers and servicers 535 470 65
H6 Heavy equipment and crane operators, including drillers 4,745 4,525 225
H61 Heavy equipment operators 3,695 3,490 205
H611 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 3,340 3,160 180
H612 Public works maintenance equipment operators 355 330 25
H62 Crane operators, drillers and blasters 1,050 1,030 15
H621 Crane operators 840 820 15
H622 Drillers and blasters - Surface mining, quarrying and construction 165 160 0
H623 Water well drillers 45 45 0
H7 Transportation equipment operators and related workers, excluding labourers 19,835 17,295 2,540
H71 Motor vehicle and transit drivers 18,965 16,510 2,455
H711 Truck drivers 10,955 10,275 690
H712 Bus drivers and subway and other transit operators 2,820 1,670 1,150
H713 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs 2,040 1,870 165
H714 Delivery and courier service drivers 3,145 2,700 450
H72 Train crew operating occupations 480 440 40
H721 Railway and yard locomotive engineers 255 225 30
H722 Railway conductors and brakemen/women 220 215 15
H73 Other transport equipment operators and related workers 390 345 45
H731 Railway yard workers 55 50 0
H732 Railway track maintenance workers 115 110 0
H733 Deck crew, water transport 10 10 0
H734 Engine room crew, water transport 0 0 0
H735 Lock and cable ferry operators and related occupations 0 0 0
H736 Boat operators 10 0 0
H737 Air transport ramp attendants 210 170 40
H8 Trades helpers, construction and transportation labourers and related occupations 15,730 14,005 1,725
H81 Longshore workers and material handlers 7,440 6,580 855
H811 Longshore workers 30 25 0
H812 Material handlers 7,410 6,555 855
H82 Trades helpers and labourers 7,205 6,480 725
H821 Construction trades helpers and labourers 6,675 5,990 685
H822 Other trades helpers and labourers 530 495 40
H83 Public works and other labourers, n.e.c. 1,090 940 150
H831 Public works and maintenance labourers 905 770 130
H832 Railway and motor transport labourers 185 165 15
I Occupations unique to primary industry 16,910 13,675 3,230
I0 Occupations unique to agriculture, excluding labourers 6,300 4,185 2,115
I01 Contractors, operators and supervisors in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture 4,340 3,065 1,280
I011 Farmers and farm managers 3,225 2,305 925
I012 Agricultural and related service contractors and managers 30 20 10
I013 Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers 315 125 190
I014 Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers 110 40 75
I015 Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers 355 315 45
I016 Supervisors, landscape and horticulture 290 250 40
I017 Aquaculture operators and managers 10 0 0
I02 Agriculture and horticulture workers 1,960 1,125 840
I021 General farm workers 1,550 1,005 545
I022 Nursery and greenhouse workers 410 115 290
I1 Occupations unique to forestry operations, mining, oil and gas extraction and fishing, excluding labourers 4,750 4,630 120
I11 Supervisors, logging and forestry 60 65 0
I111 Supervisors, logging and forestry 60 65 0
I12 Supervisors, mining, oil and gas 1,180 1,155 25
I121 Supervisors, mining and quarrying 85 80 10
I122 Supervisors, oil and gas drilling and service 1,090 1,080 15
I13 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related workers 1,895 1,840 50
I131 Underground production and development miners 110 110 0
I132 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 1,785 1,730 50
I14 Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling 1,245 1,225 15
I141 Underground mine service and support workers 25 25 0
I142 Oil and gas well drilling workers and services operators 1,220 1,200 15
I15 Logging machinery operators 65 65 0
I151 Logging machinery operators 65 65 0
I16 Logging and forestry workers 290 260 25
I161 Chain saw and skidder operators 60 60 0
I162 Silviculture and forestry workers 225 200 25
I17 Fishing vessel masters and skippers and fishermen/women 10 10 0
I171 Fishing masters and officers 0 0 0
I172 Fishing vessel skippers and fishermen/women 0 10 0
I18 Other fishing and trapping occupations 10 0 0
I181 Fishing vessel deckhands 0 10 0
I182 Trappers and hunters 0 0 0
I2 Primary production labourers 5,860 4,865 995
I21 Primary production labourers 5,860 4,865 995
I211 Harvesting labourers 45 10 40
I212 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 3,610 2,775 835
I213 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers 0 0 0
I214 Mine labourers 20 15 0
I215 Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers 2,040 1,945 95
I216 Logging and forestry labourers 145 125 15
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 18,620 13,525 5,090
J0 Supervisors in manufacturing 1,730 1,420 305
J01 Supervisors, processing occupations 1,275 1,070 200
J011 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing 210 200 10
J012 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities 520 465 55
J013 Supervisors, food, beverage and tobacco processing 245 170 75
J014 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing 220 170 55
J015 Supervisors, forest products processing 75 60 10
J016 Supervisors, textile processing 0 0 0
J02 Supervisors, assembly and fabrication 455 350 100
J021 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling 30 15 10
J022 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing 15 10 10
J023 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing 25 15 10
J024 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing 45 30 15
J025 Supervisors, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 50 10 45
J026 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing 190 170 20
J027 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly 100 100 0
J1 Machine operators in manufacturing 8,365 6,060 2,305
J11 Central control and process operators in manufacturing and processing 1,415 1,360 55
J111 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing 100 100 0
J112 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators 1,315 1,260 55
J113 Pulping control operators 0 0 0
J114 Papermaking and coating control operators 0 0 0
J12 Machine operators and related workers in metal and mineral products processing 740 680 60
J121 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing 115 115 0
J122 Foundry workers 80 75 0
J123 Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters 145 130 15
J124 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators 235 200 35
J125 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing 160 155 0
J13 Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing 1,040 805 235
J131 Chemical plant machine operators 130 95 35
J132 Plastics processing machine operators 555 395 155
J133 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers 125 90 35
J134 Water and waste plant operators 225 225 0
J14 Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing 345 290 55
J141 Sawmill machine operators 75 75 0
J142 Pulp mill machine operators 15 10 10
J143 Papermaking and finishing machine operators 15 15 0
J144 Other wood processing machine operators 85 75 10
J145 Paper converting machine operators 115 90 25
J146 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders 40 25 15
J15 Machine operators and related workers in textile processing 190 55 135
J151 Textile fibre and yarn preparation machine operators 0 0 0
J152 Weavers, knitters and other fabric-making occupations 100 15 85
J153 Textile dyeing and finishing machine operators 65 35 30
J154 Textile inspectors, graders and samplers 25 0 20
J16 Machine operators and related workers in fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 800 120 680
J161 Sewing machine operators 650 35 610
J162 Fabric, fur and leather cutters 135 75 55
J163 Hide and pelt processing workers 10 0 0
J164 Inspectors and testers, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 10 0 10
J17 Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage and tobacco processing 930 640 290
J171 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 560 425 135
J172 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers 300 185 115
J173 Fish plant workers 15 10 10
J174 Tobacco processing machine operators 0 0 0
J175 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing 50 25 25
J18 Printing machine operators and related occupations 1,135 435 695
J181 Printing machine operators 230 120 115
J182 Camera, platemaking and other pre-press occupations 190 75 120
J183 Binding and finishing machine operators 435 185 245
J184 Photographic and film processors 275 55 215
J19 Machining, metalworking, woodworking and related machine operators 1,765 1,670 100
J191 Machining tool operators 960 930 30
J192 Forging machine operators 45 40 10
J193 Woodworking machine operators 195 175 20
J194 Metalworking machine operators 480 460 20
J196 Other metal products machine operators 40 40 0
J197 Other products machine operators 45 20 20
J2 Assemblers in manufacturing 3,750 3,015 740
J21 Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers 1,035 885 155
J211 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 45 45 0
J212 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 260 250 15
J213 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 210 100 110
J214 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing 125 115 10
J215 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 60 60 0
J216 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 310 295 20
J217 Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 20 20 0
J22 Other assembly and related occupations 2,715 2,135 585
J221 Boat assemblers and inspectors 15 10 0
J222 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors 430 390 35
J223 Other wood products assemblers and inspectors 615 515 95
J224 Furniture finishers and refinishers 185 175 15
J225 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 455 270 185
J226 Painters and coaters, industrial 470 405 70
J227 Plating, metal spraying and related operators 125 115 15
J228 Other assemblers and inspectors 430 250 180
J3 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 4,770 3,030 1,740
J31 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 4,770 3,035 1,740
J311 Labourers in mineral and metal processing 320 275 45
J312 Labourers in metal fabrication 455 405 50
J313 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities 445 330 120
J314 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing 365 285 80
J315 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 385 270 110
J316 Labourers in textile processing 45 25 25
J317 Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing 1,525 605 920
J318 Labourers in fish processing 20 0 15
J319 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,215 840 375

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Footnote 1

Data quality index showing, for the short census questionnaire (100% data), a global non response rate higher than or equal to 5% but lower than 10%.

Data quality index showing, for the long census questionnaire (20% sample data), a global non response rate higher than or equal to 5% but lower than 10%.

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Unemployed persons 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2005 only.

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Footnote 3

Refers to the experienced labour force population: includes persons who were employed and persons who were unemployed who had worked for pay or in self-employment since January 1, 2005.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 97-559-XCB2006011.

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