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 Canada
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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 8,940,640 8,306,495 634,150
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 4 206,640 0 206,640
All occupationsFootnote 5 8,734,005 8,306,495 427,510
0 Management occupations 762,205 739,840 22,360
00 Senior management occupations 61,970 60,715 1,255
001 Legislators and senior management 61,970 60,715 1,255
0011 Legislators 2,740 2,685 55
0012 Senior government managers and officials 8,070 7,945 120
0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services 15,560 15,205 355
0014 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 15,050 14,720 330
0015 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. 12,220 11,950 270
0016 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities 8,330 8,205 120
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 325,585 316,775 8,815
011 Administrative services managers 100,780 97,810 2,970
0111 Financial managers 43,000 41,980 1,015
0112 Human resources managers 33,395 32,290 1,105
0113 Purchasing managers 7,775 7,455 315
0114 Other administrative services managers 16,615 16,090 530
012 Managers in financial and business services 95,775 92,980 2,795
0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers 13,525 13,330 190
0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers 34,460 33,675 785
0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers 39,080 37,470 1,610
0125 Other business services managers 8,710 8,500 210
013 Managers in communication (except broadcasting) 5,690 5,560 125
0131 Telecommunication carriers managers 4,240 4,125 115
0132 Postal and courier services managers 1,445 1,435 10
021 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems 21,730 21,010 720
0211 Engineering managers 2,835 2,690 140
0212 Architecture and science managers 3,655 3,535 120
0213 Computer and information systems managers 15,245 14,775 460
031 Managers in health care 23,525 23,095 430
0311 Managers in health care 23,530 23,095 430
041 Managers in public administration 10,855 10,720 135
0411 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration 3,175 3,160 20
0412 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration 3,520 3,475 40
0413 Government managers - education policy development and program administration 800 800 0
0414 Other managers in public administration 3,360 3,285 70
042 Managers in education and social and community services 50,920 49,900 1,015
0421 Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training 10,965 10,660 305
0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education 17,895 17,725 170
0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services 22,055 21,520 540
043 Managers in public protection services 2,985 2,945 40
0431 Commissioned police officers 445 445 0
0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers 95 95 0
0433 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces 2,450 2,410 40
051 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport 13,325 12,750 580
0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers 3,535 3,405 130
0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 3,585 3,440 145
0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors 6,205 5,900 305
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 282,865 273,075 9,785
060 Corporate sales managers 21,465 20,575 885
0601 Corporate sales managers 21,465 20,580 885
062 Retail and wholesale trade managers 166,670 161,430 5,240
0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers 166,670 161,430 5,245
063 Managers in food service and accommodation 78,820 75,615 3,205
0631 Restaurant and food service managers 64,765 62,490 2,280
0632 Accommodation service managers 14,060 13,130 930
065 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. 15,905 15,450 455
0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. 15,910 15,450 455
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 91,785 89,280 2,505
071 Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance 25,440 24,305 1,140
0711 Construction managers 9,665 9,140 520
0712 Home building and renovation managers 2,800 2,685 115
0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers 12,975 12,475 505
073 Managers in transportation 8,155 7,910 240
0731 Managers in transportation 8,155 7,910 245
081 Managers in natural resources production and fishing 1,405 1,320 85
0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing 1,405 1,325 85
082 Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture 41,045 40,465 580
0821 Managers in agriculture 38,665 38,160 500
0822 Managers in horticulture 2,180 2,120 60
0823 Managers in aquaculture 200 180 20
091 Managers in manufacturing and utilities 15,740 15,285 455
0911 Manufacturing managers 13,810 13,385 425
0912 Utilities managers 1,930 1,900 35
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,011,440 1,922,315 89,125
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 347,400 335,215 12,190
111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals 193,625 188,085 5,540
1111 Financial auditors and accountants 111,875 108,410 3,470
1112 Financial and investment analysts 24,060 23,270 795
1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers 4,970 4,840 130
1114 Other financial officers 52,720 51,570 1,150
112 Human resources and business service professionals 153,775 147,135 6,640
1121 Human resources professionals 55,155 53,240 1,920
1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting 34,985 33,815 1,170
1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 63,635 60,080 3,560
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 778,780 748,150 30,630
121 Administrative services supervisors 44,710 43,300 1,410
1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers 8,050 7,870 175
1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers 13,915 13,550 370
1213 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers 2,315 2,210 105
1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations 5,130 5,035 95
1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 15,300 14,635 665
122 Administrative and regulatory occupations 380,105 365,245 14,860
1221 Administrative officers 226,430 217,970 8,460
1222 Executive assistants 41,320 39,845 1,475
1223 Human resources and recruitment officers 22,630 21,535 1,100
1224 Property administrators 24,825 24,025 800
1225 Purchasing agents and officers 23,365 22,305 1,060
1226 Conference and event planners 19,115 17,785 1,330
1227 Court officers and justices of the peace 3,235 3,100 135
1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers 19,180 18,685 495
124 Office administrative assistants - general, legal and medical 331,465 317,890 13,580
1241 Administrative assistants 241,155 230,580 10,575
1242 Legal administrative assistants 37,420 35,970 1,450
1243 Medical administrative assistants 52,890 51,335 1,555
125 Court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers 22,495 21,710 790
1251 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations 9,860 9,525 325
1252 Health information management occupations 4,555 4,520 35
1253 Records management technicians 5,300 5,020 280
1254 Statistical officers and related research support occupations 2,780 2,640 140
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 149,315 144,765 4,555
131 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 149,315 144,765 4,550
1311 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 116,270 112,495 3,775
1312 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 16,825 16,425 400
1313 Insurance underwriters 10,265 10,045 215
1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers 3,565 3,470 95
1315 Customs, ship and other brokers 2,395 2,330 65
14 Office support occupations 614,785 579,470 35,320
141 General office workers 359,235 337,835 21,400
1411 General office support workers 201,535 190,475 11,060
1414 Receptionists 144,825 135,010 9,815
1415 Personnel clerks 10,440 9,960 480
1416 Court clerks 2,440 2,390 45
142 Office equipment operators 29,520 27,100 2,425
1422 Data entry clerks 28,760 26,370 2,390
1423 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations 765 730 35
143 Financial, insurance and related administrative support workers 181,485 173,865 7,625
1431 Accounting and related clerks 123,150 117,700 5,445
1432 Payroll administrators 30,815 29,625 1,190
1434 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks 17,790 17,230 565
1435 Collectors 9,735 9,300 430
145 Library, correspondence and other clerks 44,540 40,675 3,870
1451 Library assistants and clerks 14,210 13,480 735
1452 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks 17,610 16,490 1,120
1454 Survey interviewers and statistical clerks 12,725 10,705 2,015
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 121,160 114,720 6,440
151 Mail and message distribution occupations 35,520 33,935 1,585
1511 Mail, postal and related workers 16,745 16,020 725
1512 Letter carriers 11,680 11,325 355
1513 Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors 7,095 6,585 510
152 Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 85,640 80,785 4,850
1521 Shippers and receivers 25,645 24,085 1,560
1522 Storekeepers and partspersons 8,795 8,240 555
1523 Production logistics co-ordinators 13,170 12,485 680
1524 Purchasing and inventory control workers 15,010 14,075 935
1525 Dispatchers 19,675 18,665 1,010
1526 Transportation route and crew schedulers 3,350 3,240 105
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 283,110 268,065 15,040
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 163,005 155,325 7,680
211 Physical science professionals 9,770 9,145 625
2111 Physicists and astronomers 555 530 25
2112 Chemists 5,695 5,475 225
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers 2,895 2,550 350
2114 Meteorologists and climatologists 310 290 15
2115 Other professional occupations in physical sciences 315 300 10
212 Life science professionals 15,040 14,430 610
2121 Biologists and related scientists 11,495 10,980 510
2122 Forestry professionals 865 830 35
2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists 2,685 2,620 60
213 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers 23,820 22,365 1,450
2131 Civil engineers 10,385 9,875 505
2132 Mechanical engineers 5,145 4,810 335
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 4,980 4,690 285
2134 Chemical engineers 3,310 2,990 320
214 Other engineers 10,675 9,970 705
2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 3,380 3,175 205
2142 Metallurgical and materials engineers 455 420 30
2143 Mining engineers 490 465 25
2144 Geological engineers 555 525 30
2145 Petroleum engineers 1,430 1,210 220
2146 Aerospace engineers 795 770 20
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2,585 2,480 110
2148 Other professional engineers, n.e.c. 980 910 70
215 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors 12,645 12,145 500
2151 Architects 5,540 5,340 200
2152 Landscape architects 970 955 20
2153 Urban and land use planners 5,515 5,310 200
2154 Land surveyors 620 540 75
216 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 5,750 5,555 195
2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 5,745 5,555 190
217 Computer and information systems professionals 85,310 81,710 3,595
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 44,935 43,145 1,785
2172 Database analysts and data administrators 7,055 6,700 355
2173 Software engineers and designers 7,660 7,285 370
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 17,465 16,855 610
2175 Web designers and developers 8,195 7,720 480
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 120,100 112,740 7,360
221 Technical occupations in physical sciences 14,220 13,325 900
2211 Chemical technologists and technicians 12,120 11,475 640
2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 2,105 1,850 255
222 Technical occupations in life sciences 16,960 15,685 1,275
2221 Biological technologists and technicians 5,295 4,890 400
2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors 2,085 1,990 95
2223 Forestry technologists and technicians 1,490 1,305 180
2224 Conservation and fishery officers 1,230 1,070 160
2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 6,860 6,425 435
223 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering 12,575 11,735 840
2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians 3,945 3,635 315
2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 1,840 1,710 125
2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 3,575 3,370 205
2234 Construction estimators 3,220 3,025 190
224 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering 9,245 8,720 525
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 4,490 4,250 240
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 3,615 3,385 230
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 500 455 40
2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 640 625 15
225 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology 18,660 17,410 1,250
2251 Architectural technologists and technicians 3,780 3,555 225
2252 Industrial designers 2,750 2,650 100
2253 Drafting technologists and technicians 8,245 7,600 650
2254 Land survey technologists and technicians 870 790 75
2255 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology 3,015 2,815 200
226 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers 18,185 16,990 1,195
2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians 760 670 90
2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 1,235 1,180 55
2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 13,580 12,730 845
2264 Construction inspectors 2,610 2,410 200
227 Transportation officers and controllers 3,270 3,170 100
2271 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 1,200 1,185 15
2272 Air traffic controllers and related occupations 1,165 1,135 30
2273 Deck officers, water transport 540 510 25
2274 Engineer officers, water transport 70 65 0
2275 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators 305 275 25
228 Technical occupations in computer and information systems 26,985 25,715 1,275
2281 Computer network technicians 12,700 12,165 540
2282 User support technicians 10,245 9,790 455
2283 Information systems testing technicians 4,045 3,760 280
3 Health occupations 1,001,150 977,775 23,375
30 Professional occupations in nursing 281,525 276,730 4,795
301 Professional occupations in nursing 281,525 276,730 4,795
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 14,455 14,195 260
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 267,070 262,540 4,530
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 161,465 158,865 2,595
311 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians 59,115 58,360 760
3111 Specialist physicians 17,630 17,445 190
3112 General practitioners and family physicians 26,840 26,525 315
3113 Dentists 8,390 8,280 110
3114 Veterinarians 6,250 6,115 140
312 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals 16,695 16,430 265
3121 Optometrists 3,205 3,185 15
3122 Chiropractors 2,905 2,870 35
3124 Allied primary health practitioners 6,425 6,260 160
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 4,165 4,120 55
313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists 34,465 33,840 630
3131 Pharmacists 23,130 22,695 435
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists 11,340 11,140 195
314 Therapy and assessment professionals 51,180 50,235 945
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 10,220 10,080 140
3142 Physiotherapists 18,430 18,095 330
3143 Occupational therapists 14,250 13,995 250
3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 8,280 8,065 220
32 Technical occupations in health 276,360 269,965 6,395
321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 122,635 119,720 2,915
3211 Medical laboratory technologists 16,065 15,865 195
3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 18,780 18,210 570
3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians 14,305 13,720 585
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 8,545 8,420 125
3215 Medical radiation technologists 15,205 15,005 200
3216 Medical sonographers 4,500 4,445 55
3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. 2,375 2,355 25
3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 42,860 41,690 1,170
322 Technical occupations in dental health care 29,180 28,595 585
3221 Denturists 865 860 10
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 25,845 25,345 500
3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants 2,475 2,385 85
323 Other technical occupations in health care 124,540 121,655 2,885
3231 Opticians 6,070 5,960 110
3232 Practitioners of natural healing 6,905 6,730 175
3233 Licensed practical nurses 64,380 63,035 1,345
3234 Paramedical occupations 9,990 9,585 405
3236 Massage therapists 27,935 27,380 555
3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 9,260 8,970 290
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 281,805 272,215 9,590
341 Assisting occupations in support of health services 281,810 272,215 9,590
3411 Dental assistants 33,165 32,060 1,110
3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 220,490 212,965 7,525
3414 Other assisting occupations in support of health services 28,150 27,190 960
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 1,465,500 1,412,375 53,130
40 Professional occupations in education services 475,925 460,630 15,295
401 University professors and post-secondary assistants 69,395 62,830 6,565
4011 University professors and lecturers 30,560 28,795 1,765
4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants 38,835 34,035 4,800
402 College and other vocational instructors 49,650 47,165 2,490
4021 College and other vocational instructors 49,655 47,160 2,490
403 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors 356,875 350,640 6,240
4031 Secondary school teachers 96,350 94,885 1,470
4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 242,845 238,735 4,110
4033 Educational counsellors 17,680 17,020 660
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 290,655 281,230 9,425
411 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries 41,535 40,595 930
4111 Judges 1,155 1,145 10
4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries 40,380 39,450 930
415 Social and community service professionals 111,345 108,730 2,610
4151 Psychologists 18,295 18,015 275
4152 Social workers 50,300 49,195 1,100
4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors 20,805 20,325 480
4154 Professional occupations in religion 7,100 6,900 195
4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations 4,085 4,040 45
4156 Employment counsellors 10,770 10,260 515
416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers 137,785 131,905 5,880
4161 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 12,355 11,835 520
4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts 8,195 7,970 230
4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 33,680 31,940 1,740
4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers 22,300 21,535 770
4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 24,660 23,875 785
4166 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers 16,920 16,400 515
4167 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers 6,970 6,735 230
4168 Program officers unique to government 9,020 8,235 790
4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. 3,685 3,380 305
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 370,625 356,375 14,250
421 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 370,625 356,375 14,245
4211 Paralegal and related occupations 24,875 24,045 830
4212 Social and community service workers 112,955 108,635 4,315
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants 193,915 186,615 7,300
4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities 18,345 18,050 300
4216 Other instructors 15,845 14,585 1,260
4217 Other religious occupations 4,685 4,445 235
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 25,960 25,520 440
431 Occupations in front-line public protection services 25,960 25,520 440
4311 Police officers (except commissioned) 17,980 17,775 205
4312 Firefighters 1,445 1,390 60
4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces 6,530 6,350 180
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 302,335 288,615 13,725
441 Home care providers and educational support occupations 290,070 276,605 13,455
4411 Home child care providers 87,220 82,385 4,830
4412 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations 91,125 85,865 5,260
4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 111,725 108,360 3,365
442 Legal and public protection support occupations 12,270 12,005 260
4421 Sheriffs and bailiffs 710 700 15
4422 Correctional service officers 7,965 7,855 110
4423 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. 3,590 3,450 135
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 301,570 280,355 21,215
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 109,485 104,240 5,245
511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators 10,120 9,810 310
5111 Librarians 7,385 7,230 150
5112 Conservators and curators 1,415 1,335 85
5113 Archivists 1,320 1,240 75
512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals 43,930 41,830 2,100
5121 Authors and writers 15,325 14,605 720
5122 Editors 10,615 10,135 480
5123 Journalists 5,790 5,520 265
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters 12,200 11,570 630
513 Creative and performing artists 55,430 52,600 2,835
5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations 9,845 9,385 465
5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers 1,535 1,485 50
5133 Musicians and singers 18,245 17,585 660
5134 Dancers 8,715 8,355 360
5135 Actors and comedians 5,345 4,600 745
5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists 11,745 11,195 555
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 192,080 176,115 15,970
521 Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries 12,620 11,540 1,085
5211 Library and public archive technicians 8,415 8,225 185
5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries 4,210 3,315 895
522 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 24,715 22,660 2,060
5221 Photographers 8,905 8,290 615
5222 Film and video camera operators 605 520 90
5223 Graphic arts technicians 3,260 3,095 170
5224 Broadcast technicians 395 360 30
5225 Audio and video recording technicians 1,980 1,850 130
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 6,255 5,705 545
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts 3,325 2,835 485
523 Announcers and other performers, n.e.c. 5,130 4,695 435
5231 Announcers and other broadcasters 2,095 1,995 105
5232 Other performers, n.e.c. 3,035 2,700 335
524 Creative designers and craftspersons 71,140 67,650 3,490
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 31,135 29,425 1,710
5242 Interior designers and interior decorators 20,545 19,695 855
5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers 10,035 9,530 500
5244 Artisans and craftspersons 8,680 8,280 395
5245 Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products 750 720 25
525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations 78,465 69,570 8,900
5251 Athletes 465 415 50
5252 Coaches 4,765 4,535 235
5253 Sports officials and referees 1,250 830 420
5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 71,985 63,785 8,200
6 Sales and service occupations 2,422,385 2,264,320 158,065
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 203,980 197,575 6,405
621 Retail sales supervisors 40,110 38,585 1,525
6211 Retail sales supervisors 40,110 38,585 1,525
622 Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade and retail and wholesale buyers 40,785 38,885 1,895
6221 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 21,205 20,315 890
6222 Retail and wholesale buyers 19,580 18,575 1,010
623 Insurance, real estate and financial sales occupations 123,090 120,105 2,980
6231 Insurance agents and brokers 41,855 40,765 1,085
6232 Real estate agents and salespersons 41,725 40,930 800
6235 Financial sales representatives 39,500 38,405 1,095
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 296,750 280,410 16,340
631 Service supervisors 50,360 48,055 2,305
6311 Food service supervisors 27,820 26,565 1,250
6312 Executive housekeepers 3,295 3,110 190
6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors 2,735 2,620 115
6314 Customer and information services supervisors 7,390 7,115 280
6315 Cleaning supervisors 4,160 3,990 180
6316 Other services supervisors 4,955 4,665 290
632 Chefs and cooks 109,740 100,700 9,045
6321 Chefs 15,410 14,555 860
6322 Cooks 94,325 86,145 8,180
633 Butchers and bakers 29,405 27,730 1,675
6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale 2,925 2,805 120
6332 Bakers 26,475 24,925 1,550
634 Specialized occupations in personal and customer services 107,245 103,930 3,320
6341 Hairstylists and barbers 87,045 84,715 2,330
6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners 14,580 13,845 735
6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers 320 300 15
6344 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations 2,175 2,045 135
6345 Upholsterers 1,135 1,075 65
6346 Funeral directors and embalmers 1,990 1,950 40
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade 422,550 392,970 29,580
641 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 39,080 37,345 1,735
6411 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 39,085 37,350 1,735
642 Retail salespersons 383,465 355,620 27,845
6421 Retail salespersons 383,470 355,625 27,845
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 603,620 565,695 37,925
651 Occupations in food and beverage service 231,205 213,820 17,385
6511 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses 25,870 23,765 2,110
6512 Bartenders 24,700 23,025 1,680
6513 Food and beverage servers 180,630 167,035 13,590
652 Occupations in travel and accommodation 57,475 54,455 3,015
6521 Travel counsellors 19,840 19,070 770
6522 Pursers and flight attendants 12,165 11,675 495
6523 Airline ticket and service agents 8,910 8,570 340
6524 Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks 1,910 1,765 140
6525 Hotel front desk clerks 14,650 13,375 1,270
653 Tourism and amusement services occupations 9,665 8,775 895
6531 Tour and travel guides 2,200 1,700 500
6532 Outdoor sport and recreational guides 775 600 175
6533 Casino occupations 6,690 6,475 220
654 Security guards and related security service occupations 28,555 26,665 1,890
6541 Security guards and related security service occupations 28,555 26,665 1,885
655 Customer and information services representatives 197,035 185,750 11,285
6551 Customer services representatives - financial institutions 59,660 57,495 2,165
6552 Other customer and information services representatives 137,375 128,260 9,120
656 Other occupations in personal service 79,690 76,235 3,460
6561 Image, social and other personal consultants 2,475 2,365 110
6562 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 55,170 52,990 2,175
6563 Pet groomers and animal care workers 20,075 18,995 1,080
6564 Other personal service occupations 1,975 1,880 95
66 Sales support occupations 372,695 343,685 29,010
661 Cashiers 283,095 260,450 22,645
6611 Cashiers 283,095 260,455 22,645
662 Other sales support and related occupations 89,600 83,230 6,370
6621 Service station attendants 5,065 4,660 405
6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers 61,765 57,865 3,900
6623 Other sales related occupations 22,765 20,700 2,065
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 522,795 483,985 38,805
671 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations 244,905 225,650 19,255
6711 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations 244,900 225,650 19,255
672 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and amusement services 13,405 11,270 2,135
6721 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services 1,460 1,280 185
6722 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport 11,945 9,990 1,950
673 Cleaners 238,215 222,680 15,540
6731 Light duty cleaners 176,660 164,910 11,750
6732 Specialized cleaners 6,915 6,240 670
6733 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 54,645 51,525 3,120
674 Other service support and related occupations, n.e.c. 26,265 24,380 1,880
6741 Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations 15,400 14,565 835
6742 Other service support occupations, n.e.c. 10,865 9,820 1,045
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 164,585 149,390 15,195
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 35,685 31,905 3,785
720 Contractors and supervisors, industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers 5,410 5,125 285
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations 705 675 25
7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 1,335 1,285 50
7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades 305 295 0
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 510 485 20
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 2,560 2,380 180
723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 7,200 6,340 860
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 1,535 1,440 90
7232 Tool and die makers 445 420 30
7233 Sheet metal workers 570 510 60
7234 Boilermakers 80 70 10
7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 195 175 15
7236 Ironworkers 400 345 50
7237 Welders and related machine operators 3,980 3,380 600
724 Electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers 6,005 5,335 670
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 2,060 1,640 420
7242 Industrial electricians 795 685 110
7243 Power system electricians 285 250 35
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers 275 270 0
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers 450 415 35
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers 2,065 1,995 70
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians 80 75 10
725 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters 1,590 1,410 185
7251 Plumbers 915 820 95
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers 440 370 70
7253 Gas fitters 230 215 20
727 Carpenters and cabinetmakers 4,560 4,100 460
7271 Carpenters 3,165 2,790 375
7272 Cabinetmakers 1,395 1,310 90
728 Masonry and plastering trades 1,895 1,660 235
7281 Bricklayers 230 210 25
7282 Concrete finishers 200 165 40
7283 Tilesetters 485 425 55
7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 980 865 110
729 Other construction trades 9,020 7,940 1,080
7291 Roofers and shinglers 420 375 45
7292 Glaziers 370 340 35
7293 Insulators 665 550 115
7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 6,965 6,125 835
7295 Floor covering installers 605 550 55
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 18,830 17,740 1,090
730 Contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators 5,700 5,435 265
7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 1,400 1,350 55
7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews 1,215 1,125 85
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations 1,040 990 50
7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations 235 225 10
7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 1,805 1,735 65
731 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles) 3,210 3,005 205
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 1,080 980 105
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 420 390 30
7313 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 470 430 35
7314 Railway carmen/women 60 55 0
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 940 905 30
7316 Machine fitters 195 190 0
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics 50 50 0
732 Automotive service technicians 4,505 4,220 290
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 3,230 3,015 215
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers 1,275 1,205 70
733 Other mechanics and related repairers 700 665 35
7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 65 60 0
7332 Appliance servicers and repairers 210 205 0
7333 Electrical mechanics 290 275 10
7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics 80 75 10
7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers 55 50 10
736 Train crew operating occupations 535 495 40
7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers 215 215 0
7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women 315 275 40
737 Crane operators, drillers and blasters 330 290 35
7371 Crane operators 265 235 30
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction 25 20 0
7373 Water well drillers 40 35 0
738 Printing press operators and other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 3,850 3,625 225
7381 Printing press operators 2,725 2,570 155
7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. 1,125 1,055 70
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 30,250 27,440 2,815
744 Other installers, repairers and servicers 4,380 4,070 305
7441 Residential and commercial installers and servicers 2,440 2,240 200
7442 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers 470 410 55
7444 Pest controllers and fumigators 475 465 10
7445 Other repairers and servicers 995 955 40
745 Longshore workers and material handlers 25,870 23,365 2,505
7451 Longshore workers 625 565 60
7452 Material handlers 25,245 22,800 2,440
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 60,960 57,160 3,795
751 Motor vehicle and transit drivers 53,645 51,085 2,560
7511 Transport truck drivers 10,980 9,960 1,020
7512 Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators 31,075 30,285 790
7513 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs 3,660 3,390 270
7514 Delivery and courier service drivers 7,930 7,460 475
752 Heavy equipment operators 4,645 3,655 990
7521 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 3,550 2,725 830
7522 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers 1,095 930 165
753 Other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers 2,665 2,420 250
7531 Railway yard and track maintenance workers 175 160 10
7532 Water transport deck and engine room crew 420 335 80
7533 Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations 365 280 80
7534 Air transport ramp attendants 1,170 1,145 25
7535 Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers 545 490 55
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 18,860 15,150 3,715
761 Trades helpers and labourers 14,630 11,565 3,060
7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers 13,545 10,605 2,940
7612 Other trades helpers and labourers 1,085 960 130
762 Public works and other labourers, n.e.c. 4,235 3,585 650
7621 Public works and maintenance labourers 3,765 3,165 595
7622 Railway and motor transport labourers 470 415 55
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 84,220 73,505 10,715
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 12,200 10,345 1,855
821 Supervisors, logging and forestry 355 345 15
8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry 355 345 15
822 Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas 1,100 960 140
8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying 285 280 10
8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services 815 685 135
823 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related occupations 935 780 160
8231 Underground production and development miners 400 340 60
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 535 435 100
824 Logging machinery operators 175 120 50
8241 Logging machinery operators 170 120 50
825 Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services 6,555 6,215 340
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers 3,575 3,380 195
8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services 2,975 2,835 145
826 Fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women 3,085 1,925 1,160
8261 Fishing masters and officers 135 95 45
8262 Fishermen/women 2,945 1,830 1,115
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 46,200 41,860 4,340
841 Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling 520 410 105
8411 Underground mine service and support workers 215 180 35
8412 Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators 305 230 70
842 Logging and forestry workers 1,115 940 175
8421 Chain saw and skidder operators 180 135 50
8422 Silviculture and forestry workers 930 805 130
843 Agriculture and horticulture workers 43,550 39,815 3,735
8431 General farm workers 33,865 30,790 3,070
8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers 9,690 9,025 665
844 Other workers in fishing and trapping and hunting occupations 1,015 695 320
8441 Fishing vessel deckhands 925 605 320
8442 Trappers and hunters 95 95 0
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 25,810 21,295 4,515
861 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 25,815 21,300 4,515
8611 Harvesting labourers 3,725 2,590 1,130
8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 19,135 16,440 2,695
8613 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers 525 360 165
8614 Mine labourers 420 345 70
8615 Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers 790 575 215
8616 Logging and forestry labourers 1,215 980 245
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 237,845 218,560 19,285
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 18,895 18,035 860
921 Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations 9,750 9,375 375
9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing 515 500 15
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities 2,355 2,275 80
9213 Supervisors, food and beverage processing 4,265 4,080 180
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing 1,070 1,035 35
9215 Supervisors, forest products processing 530 505 25
9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing 1,010 980 30
922 Supervisors, assembly and fabrication 3,570 3,440 135
9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling 1,320 1,270 55
9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing 445 415 30
9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing 280 265 20
9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing 440 430 10
9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing 430 425 10
9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly 655 640 15
923 Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing 1,985 1,830 155
9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing 120 120 0
9232 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing 1,565 1,430 135
9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators 300 275 20
924 Utilities equipment operators and controllers 3,595 3,390 200
9241 Power engineers and power systems operators 1,815 1,725 95
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators 1,775 1,660 110
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 70,895 66,295 4,605
941 Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing 6,690 6,335 365
9411 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing 670 625 45
9412 Foundry workers 360 350 10
9413 Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters 530 505 20
9414 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators 280 265 15
9415 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing 545 500 40
9416 Metalworking and forging machine operators 1,805 1,690 110
9417 Machining tool operators 1,365 1,305 60
9418 Other metal products machine operators 1,145 1,090 55
942 Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing 9,245 8,690 560
9421 Chemical plant machine operators 3,015 2,770 250
9422 Plastics processing machine operators 4,890 4,655 230
9423 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers 1,345 1,270 75
943 Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing 4,530 4,350 185
9431 Sawmill machine operators 630 595 35
9432 Pulp mill machine operators 170 165 0
9433 Papermaking and finishing machine operators 510 485 15
9434 Other wood processing machine operators 700 690 10
9435 Paper converting machine operators 1,030 975 50
9436 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders 515 490 25
9437 Woodworking machine operators 990 950 40
944 Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing 21,705 20,350 1,355
9441 Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers 1,695 1,600 95
9442 Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations 2,085 1,960 130
9445 Fabric, fur and leather cutters 665 625 45
9446 Industrial sewing machine operators 15,810 14,835 970
9447 Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing 1,455 1,335 120
946 Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage and associated products processing 21,835 20,155 1,680
9461 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 10,650 10,100 550
9462 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers 4,485 4,335 155
9463 Fish and seafood plant workers 3,620 2,975 645
9465 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing 3,075 2,750 330
947 Printing equipment operators and related occupations 6,880 6,410 470
9471 Plateless printing equipment operators 2,435 2,275 160
9472 Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations 790 745 45
9473 Binding and finishing machine operators 2,230 2,075 155
9474 Photographic and film processors 1,430 1,310 115
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 54,325 50,690 3,630
952 Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers 34,355 32,110 2,245
9521 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 1,080 1,000 80
9522 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 20,895 19,495 1,395
9523 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 7,635 7,180 455
9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing 2,325 2,175 155
9525 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 345 330 15
9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 1,530 1,415 115
9527 Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 550 520 30
953 Other assembly and related occupations 19,965 18,580 1,390
9531 Boat assemblers and inspectors 135 120 15
9532 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors 2,360 2,235 130
9533 Other wood products assemblers and inspectors 1,145 1,065 80
9534 Furniture finishers and refinishers 1,560 1,450 110
9535 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 4,980 4,655 325
9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators 2,480 2,250 230
9537 Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 7,305 6,805 495
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 93,730 83,540 10,180
961 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 93,725 83,540 10,185
9611 Labourers in mineral and metal processing 820 770 45
9612 Labourers in metal fabrication 2,065 1,815 245
9613 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities 3,610 3,225 385
9614 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing 3,745 3,380 365
9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 3,140 2,915 225
9616 Labourers in textile processing 2,085 1,880 200
9617 Labourers in food and beverage processing 39,225 35,685 3,540
9618 Labourers in fish and seafood processing 5,810 4,470 1,340
9619 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 33,230 29,390 3,835

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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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