Data tables, 2016 Census

Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 (693A), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Labour Force Status (3), Age (13A) and Sex (3) for the Labour Force Aged 15 Years and Over in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2016 Census - 25% Sample Data

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This table details occupation - national occupational classification 2016 , highest certificate, diploma or degree , labour force status , age and sex for the labour force aged 15 years and over in private households in Montréal
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Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 (693A) Labour Force Status (3)
Total - Labour Force StatusFootnote 2 Employed Unemployed
Total - Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016Footnote 3 2,189,300 2,026,050 163,250
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 4 62,055 0 62,055
All occupationsFootnote 5 2,127,240 2,026,050 101,195
0 Management occupations 227,820 221,735 6,085
00 Senior management occupations 37,675 37,060 615
001 Legislators and senior management 37,680 37,060 620
0011 Legislators 520 510 0
0012 Senior government managers and officials 1,285 1,265 20
0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services 10,845 10,635 215
0014 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 3,190 3,110 75
0015 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. 11,475 11,280 195
0016 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities 10,370 10,260 110
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 82,040 79,835 2,200
011 Administrative services managers 24,375 23,635 740
0111 Financial managers 10,240 9,970 270
0112 Human resources managers 6,480 6,300 180
0113 Purchasing managers 3,070 2,950 125
0114 Other administrative services managers 4,580 4,415 170
012 Managers in financial and business services 22,640 21,955 690
0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers 2,735 2,710 30
0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers 8,135 7,980 155
0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers 9,655 9,205 445
0125 Other business services managers 2,110 2,055 55
013 Managers in communication (except broadcasting) 2,810 2,730 80
0131 Telecommunication carriers managers 2,575 2,505 80
0132 Postal and courier services managers 235 230 10
021 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems 13,620 13,355 270
0211 Engineering managers 2,395 2,345 50
0212 Architecture and science managers 1,470 1,430 40
0213 Computer and information systems managers 9,760 9,580 180
031 Managers in health care 3,670 3,585 85
0311 Managers in health care 3,670 3,585 85
041 Managers in public administration 1,840 1,805 35
0411 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration 290 285 10
0412 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration 735 730 0
0413 Government managers - education policy development and program administration 120 120 0
0414 Other managers in public administration 695 670 25
042 Managers in education and social and community services 8,610 8,445 160
0421 Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training 2,025 1,965 55
0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education 2,610 2,595 20
0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services 3,965 3,885 85
043 Managers in public protection services 1,295 1,265 30
0431 Commissioned police officers 465 455 10
0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers 195 200 0
0433 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces 635 610 20
051 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,170 3,065 100
0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers 510 505 0
0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 1,350 1,300 50
0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors 1,315 1,260 55
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 73,140 71,015 2,125
060 Corporate sales managers 10,830 10,535 295
0601 Corporate sales managers 10,825 10,535 295
062 Retail and wholesale trade managers 43,190 41,970 1,220
0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers 43,185 41,970 1,215
063 Managers in food service and accommodation 16,345 15,790 555
0631 Restaurant and food service managers 14,535 14,065 470
0632 Accommodation service managers 1,815 1,730 85
065 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. 2,785 2,715 65
0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. 2,780 2,720 65
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 34,965 33,825 1,140
071 Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance 18,155 17,515 645
0711 Construction managers 7,675 7,335 340
0712 Home building and renovation managers 5,180 4,990 190
0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers 5,310 5,190 120
073 Managers in transportation 4,510 4,390 120
0731 Managers in transportation 4,510 4,385 120
081 Managers in natural resources production and fishing 225 210 20
0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing 225 210 15
082 Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture 2,325 2,280 50
0821 Managers in agriculture 2,135 2,085 45
0822 Managers in horticulture 190 195 0
0823 Managers in aquaculture 0 0 0
091 Managers in manufacturing and utilities 9,745 9,430 310
0911 Manufacturing managers 8,995 8,695 300
0912 Utilities managers 750 740 10
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 376,210 360,080 16,135
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 92,560 89,820 2,735
111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals 55,140 53,885 1,250
1111 Financial auditors and accountants 27,755 27,055 695
1112 Financial and investment analysts 9,740 9,470 270
1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers 2,365 2,325 40
1114 Other financial officers 15,280 15,035 245
112 Human resources and business service professionals 37,420 35,935 1,485
1121 Human resources professionals 10,560 10,250 315
1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting 11,645 11,290 350
1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 15,215 14,395 820
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 133,400 128,260 5,140
121 Administrative services supervisors 13,460 12,945 510
1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers 1,815 1,770 45
1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers 2,675 2,575 100
1213 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers 265 245 20
1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations 775 775 10
1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 7,925 7,580 345
122 Administrative and regulatory occupations 63,190 60,910 2,285
1221 Administrative officers 32,080 30,990 1,090
1222 Executive assistants 6,140 5,860 275
1223 Human resources and recruitment officers 5,585 5,325 255
1224 Property administrators 4,665 4,555 110
1225 Purchasing agents and officers 6,185 5,995 190
1226 Conference and event planners 3,490 3,315 175
1227 Court officers and justices of the peace 550 485 70
1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers 4,505 4,380 120
124 Office administrative assistants - general, legal and medical 53,075 50,880 2,195
1241 Administrative assistants 39,990 38,205 1,785
1242 Legal administrative assistants 4,030 3,875 150
1243 Medical administrative assistants 9,055 8,800 255
125 Court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers 3,680 3,530 150
1251 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations 845 805 35
1252 Health information management occupations 715 695 20
1253 Records management technicians 1,785 1,730 60
1254 Statistical officers and related research support occupations 330 300 35
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 20,260 19,695 570
131 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 20,260 19,695 565
1311 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 13,865 13,435 425
1312 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 2,615 2,560 60
1313 Insurance underwriters 1,230 1,200 30
1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers 1,815 1,775 35
1315 Customs, ship and other brokers 730 725 10
14 Office support occupations 83,075 77,910 5,170
141 General office workers 42,895 39,985 2,915
1411 General office support workers 22,110 20,690 1,420
1414 Receptionists 19,155 17,745 1,410
1415 Personnel clerks 1,450 1,380 75
1416 Court clerks 175 170 10
142 Office equipment operators 4,485 4,075 415
1422 Data entry clerks 4,220 3,825 400
1423 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations 270 250 15
143 Financial, insurance and related administrative support workers 29,315 28,075 1,235
1431 Accounting and related clerks 19,390 18,480 910
1432 Payroll administrators 3,420 3,300 120
1434 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks 3,770 3,670 95
1435 Collectors 2,730 2,625 105
145 Library, correspondence and other clerks 6,375 5,775 605
1451 Library assistants and clerks 1,880 1,820 60
1452 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks 2,795 2,605 190
1454 Survey interviewers and statistical clerks 1,710 1,350 360
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 46,920 44,395 2,520
151 Mail and message distribution occupations 9,195 8,780 410
1511 Mail, postal and related workers 3,530 3,390 140
1512 Letter carriers 3,650 3,545 100
1513 Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors 2,015 1,845 170
152 Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 37,720 35,610 2,110
1521 Shippers and receivers 18,665 17,410 1,255
1522 Storekeepers and partspersons 5,770 5,555 210
1523 Production logistics co-ordinators 3,805 3,655 150
1524 Purchasing and inventory control workers 3,935 3,655 280
1525 Dispatchers 4,535 4,325 210
1526 Transportation route and crew schedulers 1,015 1,005 10
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 167,710 161,410 6,300
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 101,215 97,995 3,220
211 Physical science professionals 3,650 3,550 100
2111 Physicists and astronomers 490 480 10
2112 Chemists 2,435 2,380 50
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers 395 350 40
2114 Meteorologists and climatologists 210 205 10
2115 Other professional occupations in physical sciences 125 125 0
212 Life science professionals 2,950 2,820 130
2121 Biologists and related scientists 2,320 2,200 120
2122 Forestry professionals 110 105 0
2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists 520 515 0
213 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers 22,835 22,110 730
2131 Civil engineers 7,105 6,815 290
2132 Mechanical engineers 7,940 7,715 230
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 6,670 6,485 185
2134 Chemical engineers 1,115 1,095 25
214 Other engineers 11,785 11,470 320
2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 2,685 2,595 95
2142 Metallurgical and materials engineers 275 260 15
2143 Mining engineers 230 210 20
2144 Geological engineers 205 200 0
2145 Petroleum engineers 45 35 0
2146 Aerospace engineers 2,835 2,770 65
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 4,870 4,780 95
2148 Other professional engineers, n.e.c. 640 620 20
215 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors 5,125 4,985 140
2151 Architects 3,220 3,145 70
2152 Landscape architects 370 355 10
2153 Urban and land use planners 1,040 1,000 40
2154 Land surveyors 505 480 25
216 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 2,170 2,115 50
2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 2,170 2,115 50
217 Computer and information systems professionals 52,700 50,940 1,755
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 19,670 19,140 530
2172 Database analysts and data administrators 3,225 3,100 130
2173 Software engineers and designers 5,450 5,275 175
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 19,620 18,975 645
2175 Web designers and developers 4,725 4,455 275
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 66,490 63,420 3,075
221 Technical occupations in physical sciences 3,730 3,540 190
2211 Chemical technologists and technicians 3,405 3,245 160
2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 325 290 35
222 Technical occupations in life sciences 3,660 3,430 230
2221 Biological technologists and technicians 775 725 45
2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors 395 380 15
2223 Forestry technologists and technicians 150 130 25
2224 Conservation and fishery officers 95 90 0
2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 2,240 2,105 135
223 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering 10,570 10,000 565
2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians 3,070 2,880 190
2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 3,035 2,855 180
2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 2,180 2,125 50
2234 Construction estimators 2,285 2,140 150
224 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering 12,485 12,000 485
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 5,725 5,520 200
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 4,770 4,580 195
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 745 735 10
2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 1,245 1,170 75
225 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology 8,600 8,170 435
2251 Architectural technologists and technicians 1,645 1,590 65
2252 Industrial designers 2,055 1,960 95
2253 Drafting technologists and technicians 3,735 3,545 190
2254 Land survey technologists and technicians 700 650 55
2255 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology 455 420 35
226 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers 4,885 4,710 170
2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians 420 405 20
2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 825 800 25
2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 2,240 2,175 70
2264 Construction inspectors 1,400 1,335 60
227 Transportation officers and controllers 2,615 2,565 50
2271 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 1,720 1,700 25
2272 Air traffic controllers and related occupations 490 480 0
2273 Deck officers, water transport 190 165 25
2274 Engineer officers, water transport 80 80 0
2275 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators 135 140 0
228 Technical occupations in computer and information systems 19,950 19,005 945
2281 Computer network technicians 11,300 10,890 415
2282 User support technicians 6,795 6,420 375
2283 Information systems testing technicians 1,855 1,700 155
3 Health occupations 144,610 141,960 2,655
30 Professional occupations in nursing 32,245 31,870 375
301 Professional occupations in nursing 32,245 31,870 375
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 1,870 1,850 20
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 30,375 30,020 355
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 35,005 34,660 345
311 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians 17,030 16,910 125
3111 Specialist physicians 6,495 6,440 55
3112 General practitioners and family physicians 6,755 6,725 30
3113 Dentists 2,845 2,830 20
3114 Veterinarians 930 915 20
312 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals 3,170 3,130 35
3121 Optometrists 815 815 0
3122 Chiropractors 525 525 0
3124 Allied primary health practitioners 265 240 20
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 1,560 1,545 15
313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists 6,110 6,045 65
3131 Pharmacists 4,670 4,620 55
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists 1,435 1,425 10
314 Therapy and assessment professionals 8,700 8,580 115
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 1,705 1,690 15
3142 Physiotherapists 3,215 3,190 25
3143 Occupational therapists 2,390 2,360 30
3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 1,385 1,340 50
32 Technical occupations in health 40,055 39,230 820
321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 17,960 17,570 390
3211 Medical laboratory technologists 2,180 2,150 30
3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 2,340 2,235 105
3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians 1,380 1,340 40
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 1,730 1,725 0
3215 Medical radiation technologists 2,440 2,405 30
3216 Medical sonographers 155 160 0
3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 310 310 0
3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 7,420 7,250 175
322 Technical occupations in dental health care 4,105 4,030 75
3221 Denturists 515 515 0
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 2,865 2,825 35
3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants 725 685 35
323 Other technical occupations in health care 17,995 17,635 360
3231 Opticians 1,040 1,035 10
3232 Practitioners of natural healing 835 825 10
3233 Licensed practical nurses 9,515 9,325 190
3234 Paramedical occupations 1,670 1,635 35
3236 Massage therapists 4,055 3,965 90
3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 880 855 30
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 37,305 36,195 1,110
341 Assisting occupations in support of health services 37,305 36,195 1,110
3411 Dental assistants 3,235 3,110 125
3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 30,265 29,360 910
3414 Other assisting occupations in support of health services 3,805 3,730 75
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 258,925 250,690 8,230
40 Professional occupations in education services 91,395 88,580 2,810
401 University professors and post-secondary assistants 20,250 18,700 1,545
4011 University professors and lecturers 9,950 9,370 580
4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants 10,300 9,330 965
402 College and other vocational instructors 17,030 16,515 510
4021 College and other vocational instructors 17,025 16,515 510
403 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors 54,120 53,360 755
4031 Secondary school teachers 22,155 21,845 310
4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 29,165 28,760 405
4033 Educational counsellors 2,795 2,755 35
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 56,925 55,190 1,735
411 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries 14,470 14,230 240
4111 Judges 630 630 0
4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries 13,840 13,600 240
415 Social and community service professionals 17,200 16,925 275
4151 Psychologists 4,615 4,590 25
4152 Social workers 6,105 6,020 85
4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors 3,335 3,295 40
4154 Professional occupations in religion 1,210 1,175 40
4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations 505 490 15
4156 Employment counsellors 1,425 1,350 75
416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers 25,260 24,035 1,220
4161 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 2,600 2,510 90
4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts 2,110 2,035 75
4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 8,020 7,575 450
4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers 3,370 3,245 125
4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 3,585 3,465 120
4166 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers 2,565 2,495 70
4167 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers 995 985 15
4168 Program officers unique to government 1,320 1,085 240
4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. 685 650 45
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 68,750 66,360 2,385
421 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 68,745 66,360 2,385
4211 Paralegal and related occupations 2,735 2,600 135
4212 Social and community service workers 13,000 12,540 465
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants 43,490 42,005 1,485
4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities 5,675 5,615 55
4216 Other instructors 2,810 2,610 195
4217 Other religious occupations 1,040 985 55
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 14,400 14,225 165
431 Occupations in front-line public protection services 14,395 14,230 170
4311 Police officers (except commissioned) 8,895 8,825 65
4312 Firefighters 3,365 3,335 30
4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces 2,140 2,070 70
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 27,460 26,330 1,130
441 Home care providers and educational support occupations 24,175 23,105 1,070
4411 Home child care providers 5,590 5,245 345
4412 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations 7,860 7,470 395
4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 10,720 10,395 325
442 Legal and public protection support occupations 3,285 3,225 60
4421 Sheriffs and bailiffs 375 370 0
4422 Correctional service officers 1,815 1,800 15
4423 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. 1,090 1,050 45
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 88,330 82,820 5,510
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 34,290 32,695 1,590
511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators 1,595 1,565 30
5111 Librarians 1,025 1,000 20
5112 Conservators and curators 105 110 0
5113 Archivists 465 460 10
512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals 15,080 14,405 675
5121 Authors and writers 4,035 3,850 190
5122 Editors 2,995 2,885 110
5123 Journalists 2,495 2,380 120
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 5,555 5,290 265
513 Creative and performing artists 17,610 16,725 880
5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations 6,325 6,065 260
5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers 900 855 40
5133 Musicians and singers 4,450 4,235 215
5134 Dancers 1,265 1,215 50
5135 Actors and comedians 1,780 1,590 185
5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists 2,885 2,755 130
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 54,045 50,125 3,920
521 Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries 1,835 1,710 125
5211 Library and public archive technicians 1,130 1,080 50
5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries 705 630 80
522 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 14,550 13,635 915
5221 Photographers 2,300 2,160 140
5222 Film and video camera operators 730 675 55
5223 Graphic arts technicians 3,630 3,525 105
5224 Broadcast technicians 210 200 10
5225 Audio and video recording technicians 3,035 2,895 145
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 3,140 2,875 270
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts 1,505 1,315 190
523 Announcers and other performers, n.e.c. 1,810 1,685 130
5231 Announcers and other broadcasters 755 720 35
5232 Other performers, n.e.c. 1,060 960 95
524 Creative designers and craftspersons 18,905 18,130 775
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 10,145 9,695 445
5242 Interior designers and interior decorators 3,445 3,330 115
5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers 3,640 3,500 140
5244 Artisans and craftspersons 1,200 1,140 60
5245 Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products 470 465 0
525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations 16,945 14,970 1,980
5251 Athletes 300 260 40
5252 Coaches 1,755 1,695 55
5253 Sports officials and referees 755 525 230
5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 14,140 12,485 1,650
6 Sales and service occupations 516,405 485,180 31,225
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 43,640 42,375 1,265
621 Retail sales supervisors 8,030 7,780 255
6211 Retail sales supervisors 8,030 7,780 255
622 Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade and retail and wholesale buyers 13,190 12,675 520
6221 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 8,755 8,425 330
6222 Retail and wholesale buyers 4,435 4,250 185
623 Insurance, real estate and financial sales occupations 22,415 21,920 490
6231 Insurance agents and brokers 7,200 7,005 195
6232 Real estate agents and salespersons 8,815 8,690 130
6235 Financial sales representatives 6,395 6,225 170
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 70,365 66,705 3,660
631 Service supervisors 9,135 8,775 360
6311 Food service supervisors 3,300 3,180 120
6312 Executive housekeepers 295 275 15
6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors 495 465 30
6314 Customer and information services supervisors 2,315 2,245 70
6315 Cleaning supervisors 1,115 1,070 45
6316 Other services supervisors 1,620 1,545 80
632 Chefs and cooks 35,000 32,710 2,295
6321 Chefs 6,720 6,315 410
6322 Cooks 28,280 26,395 1,885
633 Butchers and bakers 8,280 7,815 465
6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale 3,515 3,340 175
6332 Bakers 4,770 4,480 290
634 Specialized occupations in personal and customer services 17,950 17,405 550
6341 Hairstylists and barbers 12,425 12,185 245
6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners 3,160 2,975 190
6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers 275 265 15
6344 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations 895 855 35
6345 Upholsterers 885 815 70
6346 Funeral directors and embalmers 305 305 0
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade 94,380 88,855 5,525
641 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 16,210 15,580 625
6411 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 16,210 15,585 625
642 Retail salespersons 78,170 73,275 4,895
6421 Retail salespersons 78,175 73,275 4,895
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 118,125 111,725 6,400
651 Occupations in food and beverage service 35,185 33,090 2,100
6511 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses 2,710 2,565 145
6512 Bartenders 4,825 4,565 260
6513 Food and beverage servers 27,650 25,960 1,695
652 Occupations in travel and accommodation 10,920 10,415 505
6521 Travel counsellors 3,905 3,715 195
6522 Pursers and flight attendants 2,770 2,670 100
6523 Airline ticket and service agents 1,815 1,735 80
6524 Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks 600 570 30
6525 Hotel front desk clerks 1,825 1,720 110
653 Tourism and amusement services occupations 1,745 1,620 130
6531 Tour and travel guides 575 485 90
6532 Outdoor sport and recreational guides 125 110 10
6533 Casino occupations 1,055 1,025 30
654 Security guards and related security service occupations 16,295 15,465 835
6541 Security guards and related security service occupations 16,295 15,465 830
655 Customer and information services representatives 42,445 40,040 2,405
6551 Customer services representatives - financial institutions 10,705 10,340 365
6552 Other customer and information services representatives 31,740 29,700 2,040
656 Other occupations in personal service 11,530 11,105 430
6561 Image, social and other personal consultants 390 380 0
6562 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 9,075 8,735 345
6563 Pet groomers and animal care workers 1,835 1,755 85
6564 Other personal service occupations 230 230 0
66 Sales support occupations 80,585 74,270 6,315
661 Cashiers 43,730 40,485 3,245
6611 Cashiers 43,730 40,485 3,240
662 Other sales support and related occupations 36,860 33,785 3,070
6621 Service station attendants 925 860 65
6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers 25,665 23,585 2,080
6623 Other sales related occupations 10,265 9,335 930
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 109,315 101,260 8,060
671 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations 40,030 36,530 3,500
6711 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations 40,030 36,530 3,500
672 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and amusement services 3,625 3,160 465
6721 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services 635 590 50
6722 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport 2,990 2,575 415
673 Cleaners 58,475 54,785 3,685
6731 Light duty cleaners 33,905 31,780 2,125
6732 Specialized cleaners 4,965 4,565 405
6733 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 19,600 18,450 1,155
674 Other service support and related occupations, n.e.c. 7,190 6,775 410
6741 Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations 2,765 2,650 110
6742 Other service support occupations, n.e.c. 4,425 4,130 300
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 244,585 228,065 16,520
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 81,080 74,640 6,440
720 Contractors and supervisors, industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers 6,805 6,555 245
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations 1,125 1,075 55
7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 1,910 1,850 60
7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades 420 400 20
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 990 955 30
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 2,355 2,275 80
723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 17,055 15,965 1,090
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 5,810 5,550 255
7232 Tool and die makers 545 510 30
7233 Sheet metal workers 2,545 2,340 210
7234 Boilermakers 190 185 10
7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 335 320 15
7236 Ironworkers 1,255 1,110 145
7237 Welders and related machine operators 6,375 5,955 425
724 Electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers 17,395 16,010 1,385
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7,780 6,915 860
7242 Industrial electricians 1,510 1,360 150
7243 Power system electricians 705 655 40
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers 645 610 35
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers 840 800 45
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers 5,340 5,120 215
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians 590 555 30
725 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters 5,885 5,465 425
7251 Plumbers 4,060 3,795 270
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers 1,660 1,515 140
7253 Gas fitters 165 155 0
727 Carpenters and cabinetmakers 16,645 15,025 1,620
7271 Carpenters 13,775 12,390 1,385
7272 Cabinetmakers 2,870 2,640 235
728 Masonry and plastering trades 7,865 7,040 825
7281 Bricklayers 2,680 2,405 275
7282 Concrete finishers 1,135 980 150
7283 Tilesetters 1,285 1,180 100
7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 2,765 2,465 295
729 Other construction trades 9,430 8,575 860
7291 Roofers and shinglers 2,500 2,300 200
7292 Glaziers 1,240 1,145 95
7293 Insulators 585 515 70
7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 4,210 3,770 440
7295 Floor covering installers 890 845 45
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 50,160 48,465 1,695
730 Contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators 7,035 6,865 180
7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 2,860 2,815 45
7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews 2,470 2,365 100
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations 570 560 10
7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations 265 255 10
7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 875 865 10
731 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles) 14,490 13,940 545
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 5,205 5,045 165
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 2,000 1,945 60
7313 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 2,655 2,495 160
7314 Railway carmen/women 230 215 15
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 3,185 3,040 145
7316 Machine fitters 595 585 10
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics 620 615 0
732 Automotive service technicians 18,205 17,655 550
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 15,430 15,005 430
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers 2,775 2,650 125
733 Other mechanics and related repairers 4,885 4,730 155
7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 300 285 15
7332 Appliance servicers and repairers 1,010 965 40
7333 Electrical mechanics 2,875 2,805 70
7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics 535 520 15
7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers 175 160 20
736 Train crew operating occupations 690 650 40
7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers 325 320 0
7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women 365 330 35
737 Crane operators, drillers and blasters 1,010 970 40
7371 Crane operators 945 910 40
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction 60 55 0
7373 Water well drillers 10 10 0
738 Printing press operators and other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 3,835 3,655 180
7381 Printing press operators 2,720 2,605 115
7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 1,115 1,055 60
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 28,205 25,865 2,345
744 Other installers, repairers and servicers 7,005 6,490 515
7441 Residential and commercial installers and servicers 4,650 4,270 385
7442 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers 205 190 15
7444 Pest controllers and fumigators 475 445 25
7445 Other repairers and servicers 1,675 1,590 90
745 Longshore workers and material handlers 21,200 19,370 1,830
7451 Longshore workers 780 760 20
7452 Material handlers 20,420 18,610 1,805
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 66,515 62,895 3,625
751 Motor vehicle and transit drivers 58,355 55,725 2,625
7511 Transport truck drivers 24,865 23,485 1,385
7512 Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators 10,745 10,515 225
7513 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs 7,980 7,685 290
7514 Delivery and courier service drivers 14,765 14,045 725
752 Heavy equipment operators 5,520 4,780 745
7521 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 3,455 3,025 425
7522 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers 2,070 1,755 320
753 Other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers 2,640 2,385 250
7531 Railway yard and track maintenance workers 335 320 15
7532 Water transport deck and engine room crew 160 125 35
7533 Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations 155 110 45
7534 Air transport ramp attendants 1,090 1,015 70
7535 Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers 900 810 95
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 18,620 16,200 2,420
761 Trades helpers and labourers 13,425 11,425 1,995
7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers 12,655 10,730 1,930
7612 Other trades helpers and labourers 765 695 70
762 Public works and other labourers, n.e.c. 5,200 4,775 425
7621 Public works and maintenance labourers 4,195 3,855 340
7622 Railway and motor transport labourers 1,005 915 85
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 14,645 12,770 1,880
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 2,360 2,240 115
821 Supervisors, logging and forestry 50 45 10
8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry 50 45 0
822 Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas 170 155 10
8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying 130 125 0
8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services 35 35 10
823 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related occupations 305 280 20
8231 Underground production and development miners 210 200 15
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 95 85 0
824 Logging machinery operators 10 10 10
8241 Logging machinery operators 10 10 0
825 Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services 1,800 1,720 80
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers 315 290 25
8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services 1,485 1,425 55
826 Fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women 30 30 0
8261 Fishing masters and officers 10 10 0
8262 Fishermen/women 30 30 0
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 3,515 2,970 550
841 Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling 345 325 20
8411 Underground mine service and support workers 230 220 0
8412 Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators 115 105 10
842 Logging and forestry workers 455 330 125
8421 Chain saw and skidder operators 150 120 35
8422 Silviculture and forestry workers 300 210 90
843 Agriculture and horticulture workers 2,705 2,305 405
8431 General farm workers 2,175 1,830 345
8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers 535 470 65
844 Other workers in fishing and trapping and hunting occupations 15 15 0
8441 Fishing vessel deckhands 10 10 0
8442 Trappers and hunters 10 10 0
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 8,770 7,560 1,215
861 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 8,770 7,560 1,210
8611 Harvesting labourers 260 185 80
8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 8,070 7,005 1,065
8613 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers 0 0 0
8614 Mine labourers 40 35 10
8615 Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers 195 185 10
8616 Logging and forestry labourers 205 150 55
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 88,000 81,345 6,655
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 11,150 10,665 480
921 Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations 5,860 5,595 270
9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing 685 655 30
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities 1,475 1,440 35
9213 Supervisors, food and beverage processing 1,885 1,785 100
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing 805 760 45
9215 Supervisors, forest products processing 475 460 15
9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing 540 505 40
922 Supervisors, assembly and fabrication 2,445 2,365 75
9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling 150 145 10
9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing 235 225 15
9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing 175 170 10
9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing 345 330 15
9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing 930 920 10
9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly 610 580 30
923 Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing 860 795 70
9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing 50 50 0
9232 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing 715 660 55
9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators 100 90 10
924 Utilities equipment operators and controllers 1,985 1,910 75
9241 Power engineers and power systems operators 1,200 1,170 25
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators 785 740 45
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 30,530 28,865 1,660
941 Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing 6,350 5,980 370
9411 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing 725 705 25
9412 Foundry workers 610 590 20
9413 Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters 455 410 45
9414 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators 635 590 40
9415 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing 290 275 20
9416 Metalworking and forging machine operators 1,115 1,040 80
9417 Machining tool operators 1,455 1,380 80
9418 Other metal products machine operators 1,060 995 65
942 Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing 5,040 4,760 285
9421 Chemical plant machine operators 2,185 2,035 150
9422 Plastics processing machine operators 2,240 2,135 105
9423 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers 620 585 30
943 Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing 2,755 2,640 120
9431 Sawmill machine operators 440 420 20
9432 Pulp mill machine operators 135 130 0
9433 Papermaking and finishing machine operators 345 330 15
9434 Other wood processing machine operators 220 210 10
9435 Paper converting machine operators 885 860 25
9436 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders 160 160 0
9437 Woodworking machine operators 570 525 45
944 Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing 7,125 6,685 435
9441 Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers 940 890 55
9442 Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations 500 455 45
9445 Fabric, fur and leather cutters 545 500 45
9446 Industrial sewing machine operators 4,435 4,180 255
9447 Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 700 655 40
946 Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage and associated products processing 6,835 6,510 325
9461 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 4,880 4,675 205
9462 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers 1,375 1,295 85
9463 Fish and seafood plant workers 135 120 10
9465 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing 445 415 25
947 Printing equipment operators and related occupations 2,425 2,300 125
9471 Plateless printing equipment operators 1,160 1,120 35
9472 Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations 390 375 15
9473 Binding and finishing machine operators 640 590 50
9474 Photographic and film processors 235 210 25
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 20,430 18,885 1,545
952 Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers 10,075 9,405 670
9521 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 3,040 2,895 145
9522 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 1,190 1,060 130
9523 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 2,460 2,325 135
9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing 1,670 1,550 115
9525 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 275 260 15
9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 1,095 990 110
9527 Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 340 320 20
953 Other assembly and related occupations 10,360 9,480 880
9531 Boat assemblers and inspectors 90 80 0
9532 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors 1,665 1,525 145
9533 Other wood products assemblers and inspectors 910 805 100
9534 Furniture finishers and refinishers 765 705 60
9535 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 1,390 1,285 110
9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators 1,975 1,825 150
9537 Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 3,560 3,250 310
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 25,895 22,930 2,965
961 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 25,895 22,930 2,965
9611 Labourers in mineral and metal processing 885 805 90
9612 Labourers in metal fabrication 1,340 1,235 105
9613 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities 1,185 1,095 90
9614 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing 1,400 1,205 195
9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 1,190 1,060 130
9616 Labourers in textile processing 775 700 80
9617 Labourers in food and beverage processing 8,695 7,680 1,020
9618 Labourers in fish and seafood processing 90 90 0
9619 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 10,325 9,060 1,265

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

Users are advised to consult data quality comments for 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree,' available in the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016, Catalogue no. 98-500-X2016013.

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Footnote 2

Refers to whether a person aged 15 years and over who is in the labour force was employed or unemployed during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Early enumeration was conducted in remote, isolated parts of the provinces and territories. When enumeration has taken place before May 2016, the reference date used is the date on which the household was enumerated.

In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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Footnote 3

Refers to the kind of work performed by persons aged 15 years and over as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. The occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2016.

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Footnote 4

Includes persons aged 15 years and over who never worked for pay or self-employment or last worked for pay or self-employment prior to 2015.

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Footnote 5

Includes persons aged 15 years and over who have worked at some point in time between January 2015 and May 2016.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016295.

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