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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 (11), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (82), Age Groups (13B) and Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Divisions, 2011 National Household Survey

About this variable: Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 (11)

Definition

Occupation (based on the National Occupational Classification [NOC] 2011)

Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to the kind of work performed by persons during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job.
 
The 2011 National Household Survey occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2011. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 is composed of four levels of aggregation. There are 10 broad occupational categories containing 40 major groups that are further subdivided into 140 minor groups. At the most detailed level, there are 500 occupation unit groups. Occupation unit groups are formed on the basis of the education, training, or skill level required to enter the job, as well as the kind of work performed, as determined by the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the occupation.

Values

  1. Total - Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011
  2. 0 Management occupations
  3. 1 Business, finance and administration occupations
  4. 2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
  5. 3 Health occupations
  6. 4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
  7. 5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
  8. 6 Sales and service occupations
  9. 7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
  10. 8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
  11. 9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
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