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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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Occupation - National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (720) Sex (3)
Total - Sex Male Female
Note(s) :
  1. Census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations crossing provincial boundaries
    There is one census metropolitan area (Ottawa - Gatineau) and three census agglomerations (Campbellton, Hawkesbury and Lloydminster) that cross provincial boundaries. The data for their respective provincial parts are included with the appropriate census metropolitan area or census agglomeration, with data for the census metropolitan area or census agglomeration within the province of the provincial part that contributes the majority of the population to the area. For example, Ottawa - Gatineau can be found in Ontario, Campbellton in New Brunswick, Hawkesbury in Ontario and Lloydminster in Alberta.
  1. OCCUPATION - NOT APPLICABLE
    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.
  2. ALL OCCUPATIONS
    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.
Total labour force 369,700 192,740 176,965
Occupation - Not applicable 1 5,840 2,690 3,150
All occupations 2 363,855 190,045 173,810
A Management occupations 38,405 24,785 13,620
A0 Senior management occupations 4,275 3,435 840
A01 Legislators and senior management 4,275 3,435 840
A011 Legislators 30 20 10
A012 Senior government managers and officials 200 135 60
A013 Senior managers - Financial, communications and other business services 1,230 970 260
A014 Senior managers - Health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 405 225 180
A015 Senior managers - Trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. 1,085 930 155
A016 Senior managers - Goods production, utilities, transportation and construction 1,330 1,155 170
A1 Specialist managers 11,185 7,220 3,965
A11 Administrative services managers 3,790 1,680 2,110
A111 Financial managers 1,470 715 755
A112 Human resources managers 1,030 330 705
A113 Purchasing managers 400 300 100
A114 Other administrative services managers 885 330 555
A12 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems 1,705 1,365 340
A121 Engineering managers 580 540 40
A122 Computer and information systems managers 975 725 250
A123 Architecture and science managers 150 95 55
A13 Sales, marketing and advertising managers 4,605 3,315 1,290
A131 Sales, marketing and advertising managers 4,605 3,315 1,290
A14 Facility operation and maintenance managers 1,080 860 220
A141 Facility operation and maintenance managers 1,080 860 220
A2 Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation services 10,805 6,015 4,790
A21 Managers in retail trade 8,105 4,680 3,420
A211 Retail trade managers 8,100 4,680 3,420
A22 Managers in food service and accommodation 2,700 1,335 1,370
A221 Restaurant and food service managers 2,520 1,260 1,260
A222 Accommodation service managers 180 70 105
A3 Other managers, n.e.c. 12,140 8,120 4,020
A30 Managers in financial and business services 2,500 1,285 1,210
A301 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers 860 460 400
A302 Banking, credit and other investment managers 1,480 740 735
A303 Other business services managers 155 85 70
A31 Managers in communication (except broadcasting) 260 145 120
A311 Telecommunication carriers managers 200 115 85
A312 Postal and courier services managers 60 30 30
A32 Managers in health, education, social and community services 1,880 625 1,260
A321 Managers in health care 675 180 495
A322 Administrators - Post-secondary education and vocational training 280 45 235
A323 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education 570 270 295
A324 Managers in social, community and correctional services 355 130 225
A33 Managers in public administration 235 130 105
A331 Government managers - Health and social policy development and program administration 90 40 50
A332 Government managers - Economic analysis, policy development and program administration 105 60 45
A333 Government managers - Education policy development and program administration 0 0 0
A334 Other managers in public administration 35 25 10
A34 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport 510 280 230
A341 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers 60 35 25
A342 Managers - Publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 210 120 90
A343 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors 235 125 110
A35 Managers in protective service 180 150 25
A351 Commissioned police officers 15 15 0
A352 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers 35 30 0
A353 Commissioned officers, armed forces 135 105 25
A36 Managers in other services 770 345 425
A361 Other services managers 770 345 425
A37 Managers in construction and transportation 3,050 2,760 295
A371 Construction managers 1,340 1,285 50
A372 Residential home builders and renovators 915 880 40
A373 Transportation managers 790 590 200
A38 Managers in primary production (except agriculture) 55 35 20
A381 Primary production managers (except agriculture) 50 35 15
A39 Managers in manufacturing and utilities 2,705 2,355 350
A391 Manufacturing managers 2,520 2,190 330
A392 Utilities managers 185 165 20
B Business, finance and administrative occupations 63,350 17,575 45,770
B0 Professional occupations in business and finance 8,185 4,360 3,830
B01 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals 5,915 3,215 2,695
B011 Financial auditors and accountants 3,080 1,490 1,595
B012 Financial and investment analysts 780 420 360
B013 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers 470 340 125
B014 Other financial officers 1,575 965 610
B02 Human resources and business service professionals 2,275 1,145 1,130
B021 Specialists in human resources 865 300 565
B022 Professional occupations in business services to management 1,405 840 565
B1 Finance and insurance administration occupations 4,745 1,065 3,680
B11 Finance and insurance administrative occupations 4,745 1,065 3,680
B111 Bookkeepers 2,460 190 2,265
B112 Loan officers 840 315 525
B113 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 720 260 460
B114 Insurance underwriters 490 150 345
B115 Assessors, valuators and appraisers 150 95 55
B116 Customs, ship and other brokers 85 55 30
B2 Secretaries 5,600 55 5,545
B21 Secretaries, recorders and transcriptionists 5,600 55 5,545
B211 Secretaries (except legal and medical) 4,045 45 4,005
B212 Legal secretaries 675 10 665
B213 Medical secretaries 590 0 590
B214 Court recorders and medical transcriptionists 290 0 290
B3 Administrative and regulatory occupations 8,075 1,940 6,140
B31 Administrative and regulatory occupations 8,075 1,935 6,140
B311 Administrative officers 4,175 395 3,780
B312 Executive assistants 655 55 605
B313 Personnel and recruitment officers 450 185 265
B314 Property administrators 1,100 595 510
B315 Purchasing agents and officers 700 370 325
B316 Conference and event planners 335 75 260
B317 Court officers and justices of the peace 115 50 65
B318 Immigration, employment insurance and revenue officers 545 210 330
B4 Clerical supervisors 2,030 880 1,150
B41 Clerical supervisors 2,030 880 1,150
B411 Supervisors, general office and administrative support clerks 190 55 140
B412 Supervisors, finance and insurance clerks 635 150 485
B413 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information clerks 365 105 255
B414 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations 150 75 70
B415 Supervisors, recording, distributing and scheduling occupations 685 490 195
B5 Clerical occupations 34,710 9,280 25,430
B51 Clerical occupations, general office skills 10,025 785 9,235
B511 General office clerks 5,955 590 5,360
B513 Records management and filing clerks 530 60 470
B514 Receptionists and switchboard operators 3,540 130 3,410
B52 Office equipment operators 975 185 790
B522 Data entry clerks 865 160 705
B523 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations 40 10 35
B524 Telephone operators 65 15 50
B53 Finance and insurance clerks 7,635 975 6,655
B531 Accounting and related clerks 3,515 445 3,070
B532 Payroll clerks 570 60 515
B533 Customer service representatives - Financial services 2,155 260 1,895
B534 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks 880 75 805
B535 Collectors 515 140 375
B54 Administrative support clerks 2,595 335 2,255
B541 Administrative clerks 2,370 320 2,045
B542 Personnel clerks 175 10 165
B543 Court clerks 50 10 40
B55 Library, correspondence and related information clerks 4,535 1,300 3,240
B551 Library clerks 290 35 255
B552 Correspondence, publication and related clerks 100 10 90
B553 Customer service, information and related clerks 4,000 1,230 2,770
B554 Survey interviewers and statistical clerks 155 25 130
B56 Mail and message distribution occupations 2,210 1,230 975
B561 Mail, postal and related clerks 720 250 470
B562 Letter carriers 750 455 295
B563 Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors 740 525 220
B57 Recording, scheduling and distributing occupations 6,730 4,465 2,265
B571 Shippers and receivers 3,130 2,440 685
B572 Storekeepers and parts clerks 525 425 105
B573 Production clerks 705 435 275
B574 Purchasing and inventory clerks 1,330 715 610
B575 Dispatchers and radio operators 965 415 550
B576 Transportation route and crew schedulers 80 35 40
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 21,395 17,035 4,355
C0 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 11,215 8,935 2,280
C01 Physical science professionals 800 580 215
C011 Physicists and astronomers 40 35 0
C012 Chemists 500 310 195
C013 Geologists, geochemists and geophysicists 90 90 0
C014 Meteorologists 20 20 10
C015 Other professional occupations in physical sciences 145 135 10
C02 Life science professionals 365 225 145
C021 Biologists and related scientists 300 165 140
C022 Forestry professionals 45 45 0
C023 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists 15 10 0
C03 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers 2,655 2,400 255
C031 Civil engineers 855 790 60
C032 Mechanical engineers 1,000 940 60
C033 Electrical and electronics engineers 620 540 85
C034 Chemical engineers 180 130 50
C04 Other engineers 1,445 1,255 195
C041 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 635 540 95
C042 Metallurgical and materials engineers 140 105 40
C043 Mining engineers 30 30 0
C044 Geological engineers 10 15 0
C045 Petroleum engineers 20 15 0
C046 Aerospace engineers 95 85 10
C047 Computer engineers (except software engineers) 475 440 35
C048 Other professional engineers, n.e.c. 40 30 15
C05 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors 550 400 145
C051 Architects 235 175 60
C052 Landscape architects 35 25 0
C053 Urban and land use planners 165 85 80
C054 Land surveyors 110 110 0
C06 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 125 65 55
C061 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 130 70 60
C07 Computer and information systems professionals 5,280 4,005 1,270
C071 Information systems analysts and consultants 2,500 1,830 675
C072 Database analysts and data administrators 220 140 80
C073 Software engineers and designers 535 450 85
C074 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 1,530 1,230 300
C075 Web designers and developers 490 360 130
C1 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 10,185 8,105 2,080
C11 Technical occupations in physical sciences 915 555 360
C111 Chemical technologists and technicians 795 460 335
C112 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 120 95 20
C113 Meteorological technicians 0 0 0
C12 Technical occupations in life sciences 400 280 120
C121 Biological technologists and technicians 55 35 20
C122 Agricultural and fish products inspectors 65 40 20
C123 Forestry technologists and technicians 0 0 0
C124 Conservation and fishery officers 10 10 0
C125 Landscape and horticultural technicians and specialists 275 200 75
C13 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering 1,585 1,385 200
C131 Civil engineering technologists and technicians 265 225 45
C132 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 365 335 30
C133 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 605 500 105
C134 Construction estimators 345 325 20
C14 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering 2,140 1,970 170
C141 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 615 560 60
C142 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 1,150 1,055 95
C143 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 310 305 0
C144 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 65 50 15
C15 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying and mapping 1,270 950 320
C151 Architectural technologists and technicians 190 150 35
C152 Industrial designers 255 195 60
C153 Drafting technologists and technicians 715 515 195
C154 Land survey technologists and technicians 45 35 0
C155 Mapping and related technologists and technicians 75 50 20
C16 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers 1,165 890 270
C161 Non-destructive testers and inspectors 180 170 10
C162 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 80 70 10
C163 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 545 330 210
C164 Construction inspectors 360 325 40
C17 Transportation officers and controllers 520 460 60
C171 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 355 325 30
C172 Air traffic control and related occupations 115 95 20
C173 Deck officers, water transport 20 15 10
C174 Engineer officers, water transport 20 15 0
C175 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators 10 0 10
C18 Technical occupations in computer and information systems 2,190 1,610 580
C181 Computer network technicians 905 670 240
C182 User support technicians 1,145 855 290
C183 Systems testing technicians 135 85 55
D Health occupations 22,570 4,145 18,425
D0 Professional occupations in health 4,690 2,205 2,485
D01 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians 2,660 1,690 965
D011 Specialist physicians 945 620 325
D012 General practitioners and family physicians 1,160 680 485
D013 Dentists 390 300 95
D014 Veterinarians 160 90 70
D02 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals 315 180 135
D021 Optometrists 65 25 35
D022 Chiropractors 150 110 40
D023 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 105 45 60
D03 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists 580 145 430
D031 Pharmacists 395 140 260
D032 Dietitians and nutritionists 180 0 170
D04 Therapy and assessment professionals 1,135 190 945
D041 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 160 20 135
D042 Physiotherapists 435 120 315
D043 Occupational therapists 320 10 310
D044 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 230 40 185
D1 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 6,810 255 6,555
D11 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 6,810 260 6,550
D111 Head nurses and supervisors 210 0 210
D112 Registered nurses 6,600 260 6,340
D2 Technical and related occupations in health 5,010 1,025 3,985
D21 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 2,320 445 1,875
D211 Medical laboratory technologists and pathologists' assistants 560 160 400
D212 Medical laboratory technicians 520 55 465
D213 Veterinary and animal health technologists and technicians 210 15 195
D214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardio-pulmonary technologists 175 45 130
D215 Medical radiation technologists 475 50 420
D216 Medical sonographers 145 10 135
D217 Cardiology technologists 80 30 45
D218 Electroencephalographic and other diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 10 0 15
D219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 135 70 65
D22 Technical occupations in dental health care 805 145 660
D221 Denturists 15 15 10
D222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 545 10 535
D223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory bench workers 245 125 115
D23 Other technical occupations in health care (except dental) 1,885 430 1,450
D231 Opticians 85 30 55
D232 Midwives and practitioners of natural healing 130 55 70
D233 Licensed practical nurses 815 25 795
D234 Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations 360 230 130
D235 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 490 90 395
D3 Assisting occupations in support of health services 6,060 655 5,405
D31 Assisting occupations in support of health services 6,060 655 5,405
D311 Dental assistants 640 10 630
D312 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 3,945 455 3,485
D313 Other assisting occupations in support of health services 1,475 190 1,290
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30,970 9,975 20,990
E0 Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, ministers of religion, and policy and program officers 7,120 3,020 4,095
E01 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries 1,145 810 330
E011 Judges 60 45 10
E012 Lawyers and Quebec notaries 1,085 765 315
E02 Psychologists, social workers, counsellors, clergy and probation officers 2,890 1,065 1,830
E021 Psychologists 350 120 230
E022 Social workers 1,295 260 1,035
E023 Family, marriage and other related counsellors 420 100 325
E024 Ministers of religion 705 525 185
E025 Probation and parole officers and related occupations 115 65 50
E03 Policy and program officers, researchers and consultants 3,080 1,145 1,940
E031 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 395 255 135
E032 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts 60 35 25
E033 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 955 455 500
E034 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers 270 45 220
E035 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers 390 80 305
E036 Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors and consultants 380 100 285
E037 Program officers unique to government 65 35 35
E038 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. 185 60 120
E039 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 380 65 310
E1 Teachers and professors 16,565 6,040 10,520
E11 University professors and assistants 3,700 1,935 1,760
E111 University professors 1,315 895 425
E112 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants 2,385 1,045 1,340
E12 College and other vocational instructors 1,800 875 920
E121 College and other vocational instructors 1,800 875 920
E13 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors 11,065 3,230 7,835
E131 Secondary school teachers 3,990 1,840 2,150
E132 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 6,780 1,320 5,460
E133 Educational counsellors 290 70 225
E2 Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in education and religion, n.e.c. 7,290 915 6,375
E21 Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in education and religion, n.e.c. 7,285 910 6,375
E211 Paralegal and related occupations 790 80 710
E212 Community and social service workers 2,305 460 1,840
E213 Employment counsellors 280 45 235
E214 Instructors and teachers of persons with disabilities 75 15 60
E215 Other instructors 600 225 370
E216 Other religious occupations 135 30 100
E217 Early childhood educators and assistants 3,095 50 3,045
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 9,620 4,390 5,230
F0 Professional occupations in art and culture 3,670 1,580 2,090
F01 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators 290 30 260
F011 Librarians 250 25 230
F012 Conservators and curators 25 10 20
F013 Archivists 15 0 15
F02 Writing, translating and public relations professionals 1,545 630 915
F021 Authors and writers 380 160 215
F022 Editors 240 145 95
F023 Journalists 160 105 55
F024 Professional occupations in public relations and communications 615 190 430
F025 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 155 30 125
F03 Creative and performing artists 1,825 920 905
F031 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations 345 240 110
F032 Conductors, composers and arrangers 45 20 25
F033 Musicians and singers 835 395 435
F034 Dancers 155 30 125
F035 Actors and comedians 145 65 85
F036 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists 295 170 125
F1 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5,950 2,805 3,145
F11 Technical occupations in libraries, archives, museums and art galleries 455 55 400
F111 Library and archive technicians and assistants 380 30 350
F112 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries 80 25 50
F12 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 970 660 305
F121 Photographers 300 140 165
F122 Film and video camera operators 105 90 10
F123 Graphic arts technicians 60 30 35
F124 Broadcast technicians 105 90 15
F125 Audio and video recording technicians 225 210 15
F126 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 90 45 45
F127 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 85 55 30
F13 Announcers and other performers 250 110 140
F131 Announcers and other broadcasters 170 90 80
F132 Other performers 80 15 60
F14 Creative designers and craftspersons 1,975 950 1,020
F141 Graphic designers and illustrators 1,145 750 390
F142 Interior designers 285 25 260
F143 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers 190 60 125
F144 Artisans and craftspersons 350 110 240
F145 Patternmakers - Textile, leather and fur products 0 0 0
F15 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations 2,305 1,030 1,270
F151 Athletes 55 50 0
F152 Coaches 195 105 85
F153 Sports officials and referees 110 105 0
F154 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 1,940 765 1,180
G Sales and service occupations 89,630 37,755 51,880
G0 Sales and service supervisors 2,825 1,140 1,690
G01 Sales and service supervisors 2,825 1,135 1,690
G011 Retail trade supervisors 1,485 555 925
G012 Food service supervisors 810 265 545
G013 Executive housekeepers 55 10 40
G014 Dry cleaning and laundry supervisors 10 10 0
G015 Cleaning supervisors 225 145 80
G016 Other service supervisors 240 150 90
G1 Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales specialists, and retail, wholesale and grain buyers 9,375 5,770 3,605
G11 Sales representatives, wholesale trade 4,050 2,880 1,165
G111 Sales representatives, wholesale trade (non-technical) 4,050 2,880 1,165
G12 Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade 1,660 1,255 405
G121 Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade 1,655 1,255 400
G13 Insurance and real estate sales occupations and buyers 3,670 1,635 2,040
G131 Insurance agents and brokers 1,390 560 830
G132 Real estate agents and salespersons 1,725 830 895
G133 Retail and wholesale buyers 550 235 310
G134 Grain elevator operators 10 10 0
G2 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 17,800 7,325 10,470
G21 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 17,795 7,325 10,475
G211 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 17,795 7,325 10,470
G3 Cashiers 7,135 1,220 5,915
G31 Cashiers 7,130 1,220 5,910
G311 Cashiers 7,135 1,220 5,910
G4 Chefs and cooks 4,560 2,730 1,830
G41 Chefs and cooks 4,555 2,730 1,830
G411 Chefs 885 550 330
G412 Cooks 3,675 2,175 1,495
G5 Occupations in food and beverage service 5,430 965 4,465
G51 Occupations in food and beverage service 5,430 965 4,465
G511 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses 565 20 545
G512 Bartenders 960 230 725
G513 Food and beverage servers 3,905 710 3,195
G6 Occupations in protective services 5,835 4,540 1,295
G61 Police officers and firefighters 2,575 2,170 405
G611 Police officers (except commissioned) 1,615 1,250 365
G612 Firefighters 960 920 40
G62 Other occupations in protective service 1,110 815 295
G621 Sheriffs and bailiffs 15 10 0
G622 Correctional service officers 265 190 70
G623 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. 210 100 115
G624 Other ranks, armed forces 350 300 55
G625 Other protective service occupations 270 210 55
G63 Security guards and related occupations 2,155 1,560 595
G631 Security guards and related occupations 2,155 1,555 595
G7 Occupations in travel and accommodation, including attendants in recreation and sport 2,435 1,010 1,420
G71 Occupations in travel and accommodation 1,370 280 1,090
G711 Travel counsellors 640 90 545
G712 Pursers and flight attendants 270 30 235
G713 Airline sales and service agents 230 55 170
G714 Ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks (except airline) 55 30 25
G715 Hotel front desk clerks 175 70 110
G72 Tour and recreational guides and casino occupations 410 215 195
G721 Tour and travel guides 80 15 60
G722 Outdoor sport and recreational guides 10 0 0
G723 Casino occupations 325 195 130
G73 Other occupations in travel, accommodation, amusement and recreation 650 520 135
G731 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport 570 455 115
G732 Other attendants in accommodation and travel 85 60 15
G8 Child care and home support workers 4,860 395 4,465
G81 Child care and home support workers 4,860 395 4,465
G811 Visiting homemakers, housekeepers and related occupations 1,560 70 1,485
G812 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 2,230 215 2,010
G814 Babysitters, nannies and parents' helpers 1,075 110 965
G9 Sales and service occupations, n.e.c. 29,375 12,660 16,715
G91 Technical occupations in personal service 2,280 515 1,765
G911 Hairstylists and barbers 2,105 375 1,730
G912 Funeral directors and embalmers 175 140 35
G92 Other occupations in personal service 1,410 175 1,235
G921 Image, social and other personal consultants 200 10 195
G922 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 805 85 720
G923 Pet groomers and animal care workers 365 55 310
G924 Other personal service occupations 40 25 15
G93 Cleaners 9,910 4,930 4,980
G931 Light duty cleaners 4,180 925 3,255
G932 Specialized cleaners 945 805 150
G933 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 4,775 3,200 1,575
G94 Butchers and bakers, retail and wholesale 1,130 580 550
G941 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, retail and wholesale 390 300 95
G942 Bakers 740 280 455
G96 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations 8,615 3,135 5,480
G961 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations 8,615 3,135 5,485
G97 Other sales and related occupations 4,970 2,945 2,030
G971 Service station attendants 355 260 90
G972 Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers 3,215 2,200 1,015
G973 Other elemental sales occupations 1,400 480 920
G98 Other elemental service occupations 1,060 385 670
G981 Dry cleaning and laundry occupations 475 85 395
G982 Ironing, pressing and finishing occupations 120 25 95
G983 Other elemental service occupations 455 275 175
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 56,050 52,225 3,820
H0 Contractors and supervisors in trades and transportation 2,790 2,600 195
H01 Contractors and supervisors, trades and related workers 2,640 2,455 180
H011 Supervisors, machinists and related occupations 195 175 20
H012 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 305 295 10
H013 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades 135 130 0
H014 Contractors and supervisors, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 285 275 10
H015 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 245 225 25
H016 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 450 410 35
H017 Contractors and supervisors, heavy construction equipment crews 240 240 0
H018 Supervisors, printing and related occupations 135 95 45
H019 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 660 620 40
H02 Supervisors, railway and motor transportation occupations 155 140 10
H021 Supervisors, railway transport operations 30 30 0
H022 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 125 115 10
H1 Construction trades 8,865 8,570 295
H11 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters 1,795 1,775 20
H111 Plumbers 970 950 15
H112 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers 660 660 0
H113 Gas fitters 165 165 0
H12 Carpenters and cabinetmakers 2,630 2,560 75
H121 Carpenters 2,225 2,175 55
H122 Cabinetmakers 405 385 15
H13 Masonry and plastering trades 1,925 1,890 35
H131 Bricklayers 615 610 0
H132 Concrete finishers 355 355 0
H133 Tilesetters 240 220 20
H134 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 710 695 10
H14 Other construction trades 2,520 2,350 170
H141 Roofers and shinglers 625 615 10
H142 Glaziers 260 240 15
H143 Insulators 175 175 0
H144 Painters and decorators 1,060 930 130
H145 Floor covering installers 400 385 15
H2 Stationary engineers, power station operators and electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 4,060 3,920 140
H21 Electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 3,660 3,525 135
H211 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 1,485 1,455 35
H212 Industrial electricians 1,165 1,150 15
H213 Power system electricians 25 25 0
H214 Electrical power line and cable workers 140 140 0
H215 Telecommunications line and cable workers 245 235 0
H216 Telecommunications installation and repair workers 475 400 70
H217 Cable television service and maintenance technicians 115 105 10
H22 Stationary engineers and power station and system operators 395 390 10
H221 Stationary engineers and auxiliary equipment operators 290 290 0
H222 Power systems and power station operators 105 100 0
H3 Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations 7,190 6,895 295
H31 Machinists and related occupations 2,135 2,050 85
H311 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 1,555 1,505 50
H312 Tool and die makers 580 550 35
H32 Metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 5,055 4,845 210
H321 Sheet metal workers 450 445 10
H322 Boilermakers 75 80 0
H323 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 1,365 1,275 90
H324 Ironworkers 275 260 10
H325 Blacksmiths and die setters 20 15 10
H326 Welders and related machine operators 2,865 2,775 90
H4 Mechanics 8,460 8,230 230
H41 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) 4,085 3,940 150
H411 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile) 2,290 2,190 100
H412 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 370 360 10
H413 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 760 750 10
H414 Railway carmen/women 60 65 0
H415 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 290 280 10
H416 Machine fitters 200 190 10
H417 Textile machinery mechanics and repairers 15 10 0
H418 Elevator constructors and mechanics 100 100 0
H42 Automotive service technicians 3,825 3,765 60
H421 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 3,245 3,195 50
H422 Motor vehicle body repairers 575 565 10
H43 Other mechanics 550 525 20
H431 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 30 30 0
H432 Electric appliance servicers and repairers 240 240 0
H433 Electrical mechanics 115 95 20
H434 Motorcycle and other related mechanics 75 75 0
H435 Other small engine and equipment mechanics 85 85 0
H5 Other trades, n.e.c. 2,385 1,985 400
H51 Upholsterers, tailors, shoe repairers, jewellers and related occupations 465 175 290
H511 Upholsterers 55 40 10
H512 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners 305 65 240
H513 Shoe repairers and shoemakers 30 30 0
H514 Jewellers, watch repairers and related occupations 80 35 40
H52 Printing press operators, commercial divers and other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 450 395 50
H521 Printing press operators 300 290 10
H522 Commercial divers 0 10 0
H523 Other trades and related occupations 140 100 45
H53 Other installers, repairers and servicers 1,470 1,415 60
H531 Residential and commercial installers and servicers 835 810 25
H532 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers 135 135 0
H533 Automotive mechanical installers and servicers 330 300 30
H534 Pest controllers and fumigators 55 55 0
H535 Other repairers and servicers 120 115 0
H6 Heavy equipment and crane operators, including drillers 2,640 2,540 100
H61 Heavy equipment operators 1,320 1,280 35
H611 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 980 950 30
H612 Public works maintenance equipment operators 340 330 10
H62 Crane operators, drillers and blasters 1,320 1,255 60
H621 Crane operators 1,260 1,205 55
H622 Drillers and blasters - Surface mining, quarrying and construction 60 50 10
H623 Water well drillers 0 0 0
H7 Transportation equipment operators and related workers, excluding labourers 11,160 9,735 1,420
H71 Motor vehicle and transit drivers 10,685 9,300 1,385
H711 Truck drivers 5,965 5,695 265
H712 Bus drivers and subway and other transit operators 1,520 730 785
H713 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs 1,030 955 80
H714 Delivery and courier service drivers 2,175 1,920 250
H72 Train crew operating occupations 170 165 10
H721 Railway and yard locomotive engineers 70 70 10
H722 Railway conductors and brakemen/women 95 95 0
H73 Other transport equipment operators and related workers 305 275 30
H731 Railway yard workers 25 20 0
H732 Railway track maintenance workers 45 45 0
H733 Deck crew, water transport 15 0 10
H734 Engine room crew, water transport 0 0 0
H735 Lock and cable ferry operators and related occupations 0 0 0
H736 Boat operators 0 0 0
H737 Air transport ramp attendants 225 205 20
H8 Trades helpers, construction and transportation labourers and related occupations 8,490 7,745 745
H81 Longshore workers and material handlers 4,435 3,865 565
H811 Longshore workers 85 75 10
H812 Material handlers 4,350 3,795 555
H82 Trades helpers and labourers 3,530 3,385 140
H821 Construction trades helpers and labourers 3,415 3,285 125
H822 Other trades helpers and labourers 115 100 15
H83 Public works and other labourers, n.e.c. 525 485 40
H831 Public works and maintenance labourers 485 440 40
H832 Railway and motor transport labourers 40 40 0
I Occupations unique to primary industry 8,115 5,690 2,425
I0 Occupations unique to agriculture, excluding labourers 4,295 2,760 1,540
I01 Contractors, operators and supervisors in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture 2,330 1,715 615
I011 Farmers and farm managers 1,380 990 395
I012 Agricultural and related service contractors and managers 15 10 0
I013 Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers 235 135 95
I014 Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers 165 75 90
I015 Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers 275 260 20
I016 Supervisors, landscape and horticulture 260 245 15
I017 Aquaculture operators and managers 0 0 0
I02 Agriculture and horticulture workers 1,970 1,045 930
I021 General farm workers 1,125 735 390
I022 Nursery and greenhouse workers 845 305 540
I1 Occupations unique to forestry operations, mining, oil and gas extraction and fishing, excluding labourers 205 180 20
I11 Supervisors, logging and forestry 45 45 0
I111 Supervisors, logging and forestry 45 45 0
I12 Supervisors, mining, oil and gas 40 40 0
I121 Supervisors, mining and quarrying 30 25 0
I122 Supervisors, oil and gas drilling and service 10 10 0
I13 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related workers 55 45 10
I131 Underground production and development miners 30 20 10
I132 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 25 25 0
I14 Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling 20 20 0
I141 Underground mine service and support workers 0 0 0
I142 Oil and gas well drilling workers and services operators 15 15 0
I15 Logging machinery operators 10 0 10
I151 Logging machinery operators 0 0 0
I16 Logging and forestry workers 40 35 0
I161 Chain saw and skidder operators 35 30 10
I162 Silviculture and forestry workers 0 10 0
I17 Fishing vessel masters and skippers and fishermen/women 0 0 0
I171 Fishing masters and officers 0 0 0
I172 Fishing vessel skippers and fishermen/women 0 0 0
I18 Other fishing and trapping occupations 0 0 0
I181 Fishing vessel deckhands 0 0 0
I182 Trappers and hunters 0 0 0
I2 Primary production labourers 3,610 2,750 865
I21 Primary production labourers 3,610 2,750 860
I211 Harvesting labourers 305 55 250
I212 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 3,185 2,625 565
I213 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers 0 0 0
I214 Mine labourers 15 15 0
I215 Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers 20 15 10
I216 Logging and forestry labourers 85 40 45
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 23,750 16,460 7,295
J0 Supervisors in manufacturing 2,015 1,810 210
J01 Supervisors, processing occupations 1,310 1,205 100
J011 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing 690 675 15
J012 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities 200 185 10
J013 Supervisors, food, beverage and tobacco processing 240 185 60
J014 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing 95 80 10
J015 Supervisors, forest products processing 65 60 0
J016 Supervisors, textile processing 15 15 0
J02 Supervisors, assembly and fabrication 705 600 105
J021 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling 270 230 35
J022 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing 30 25 0
J023 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing 60 45 10
J024 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing 30 25 0
J025 Supervisors, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 45 15 25
J026 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing 205 185 15
J027 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly 75 65 15
J1 Machine operators in manufacturing 8,935 6,005 2,935
J11 Central control and process operators in manufacturing and processing 510 460 55
J111 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing 345 330 15
J112 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators 165 125 35
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 1,210 1,080 125
J121 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing 360 330 30
J122 Foundry workers 320 255 60
J123 Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters 80 80 0
J124 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators 190 180 10
J125 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing 265 235 25
J13 Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing 960 665 290
J131 Chemical plant machine operators 95 80 15
J132 Plastics processing machine operators 535 335 200
J133 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers 150 100 55
J134 Water and waste plant operators 175 150 25
J14 Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing 260 185 80
J141 Sawmill machine operators 10 15 0
J142 Pulp mill machine operators 15 15 0
J143 Papermaking and finishing machine operators 0 0 10
J144 Other wood processing machine operators 10 0 10
J145 Paper converting machine operators 210 150 60
J146 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders 0 0 0
J15 Machine operators and related workers in textile processing 160 45 120
J151 Textile fibre and yarn preparation machine operators 0 0 0
J152 Weavers, knitters and other fabric-making occupations 95 25 70
J153 Textile dyeing and finishing machine operators 30 0 30
J154 Textile inspectors, graders and samplers 25 10 15
J16 Machine operators and related workers in fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 755 100 655
J161 Sewing machine operators 670 60 605
J162 Fabric, fur and leather cutters 75 30 45
J163 Hide and pelt processing workers 0 0 0
J164 Inspectors and testers, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 10 0 0
J17 Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage and tobacco processing 1,895 1,020 880
J171 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 900 415 480
J172 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers 915 580 335
J173 Fish plant workers 0 0 0
J174 Tobacco processing machine operators 0 0 0
J175 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing 80 20 60
J18 Printing machine operators and related occupations 560 280 285
J181 Printing machine operators 195 130 65
J182 Camera, platemaking and other pre-press occupations 125 65 55
J183 Binding and finishing machine operators 65 20 40
J184 Photographic and film processors 170 50 120
J19 Machining, metalworking, woodworking and related machine operators 2,620 2,175 450
J191 Machining tool operators 1,075 825 250
J192 Forging machine operators 95 90 10
J193 Woodworking machine operators 110 65 45
J194 Metalworking machine operators 1,120 1,020 100
J196 Other metal products machine operators 75 75 0
J197 Other products machine operators 130 95 35
J2 Assemblers in manufacturing 6,090 4,605 1,485
J21 Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers 4,045 3,000 1,040
J211 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 75 65 10
J212 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 2,810 2,180 630
J213 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 380 155 225
J214 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing 430 330 95
J215 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 100 70 30
J216 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 200 155 45
J217 Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 50 40 10
J22 Other assembly and related occupations 2,045 1,605 440
J221 Boat assemblers and inspectors 30 30 0
J222 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors 315 265 45
J223 Other wood products assemblers and inspectors 295 235 60
J224 Furniture finishers and refinishers 85 65 15
J225 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 230 130 105
J226 Painters and coaters, industrial 470 460 10
J227 Plating, metal spraying and related operators 120 115 0
J228 Other assemblers and inspectors 495 300 195
J3 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 6,710 4,040 2,670
J31 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 6,710 4,040 2,670
J311 Labourers in mineral and metal processing 1,395 1,225 170
J312 Labourers in metal fabrication 600 535 60
J313 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities 240 145 90
J314 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing 195 125 75
J315 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 215 125 85
J316 Labourers in textile processing 105 50 60
J317 Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing 2,225 885 1,340
J318 Labourers in fish processing 0 0 0
J319 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,740 955 785
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population, Statistics Canada catalogue no. 97-559-XCB2006011 (Hamilton, Code537)
Date Modified: 2011-04-07

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