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Table 2
The 20 most common occupations among women aged 15 years and over and the share of women in the total workforce, May 2011
| Occupations minor group among women | Number | Percentage distribution | Proportion of women among all (15 years and over) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All occupations | 7,960,720 | 100.0 | 48.0 |
| All of the 20 most common occupations | 3,643,410 | 45.8 | 74.4 |
| Retail salespersons | 371,345 | 4.7 | 56.6 |
| Administrative assistants | 316,565 | 4.0 | 96.3 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 270,425 | 3.4 | 92.8 |
| Cashiers | 260,190 | 3.3 | 84.2 |
| Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 227,810 | 2.9 | 84.0 |
| Administrative officers | 201,320 | 2.5 | 81.5 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 200,695 | 2.5 | 64.2 |
| General office support workers | 184,720 | 2.3 | 84.4 |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 181,705 | 2.3 | 96.8 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 166,440 | 2.1 | 85.7 |
| Retail and wholesale trade managers | 151,605 | 1.9 | 41.7 |
| Light duty cleaners | 150,800 | 1.9 | 70.6 |
| Receptionists | 146,025 | 1.8 | 94.0 |
| Food and beverage servers | 142,400 | 1.8 | 78.8 |
| Accounting and related clerks | 121,160 | 1.5 | 85.1 |
| Other customer and information services representatives | 119,970 | 1.5 | 64.2 |
| Accounting technician and bookkeepers | 117,050 | 1.5 | 87.3 |
| Financial auditors and accountants | 112,300 | 1.4 | 55.2 |
| Secondary school teachers | 101,960 | 1.3 | 58.6 |
| Social and community service workers | 98,925 | 1.2 | 76.9 |
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Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 2011. |
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