0511-NOC

Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers

(NOC 12012)
Annual Earnings
$61,588
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
260

Career Overview

Supervisors in this group:

Duties

Supervisors (library, correspondence and related information):

  • Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in conducting surveys and interviews; collecting and compiling statistics; preparing and issuing licenses, passports and other regulatory documents; reshelving books and performing other tasks in libraries; writing correspondence including e-mails and preparing material for translation and publication
  • Create work schedules and procedures
  • Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
  • Resolve work-related problems; monitor services provided by clerks and agents; and prepare and submit progress and other reports
  • Train workers in job duties and company policies
  • Obtain supplies and materials
  • Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
  • Perform the same duties as supervised workers

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$61,588

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$42.00/hr
Median$29.53/hr
Low$22.34/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

475

% Employed Full Time

36%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising
Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Advertising clerks supervisor
Correspondence clerks supervisor
Library clerks supervisor
Publication clerks supervisor
Statistical clerks supervisor
Survey interviewers supervisor

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is required
  • Completion of college courses related to area supervised may be required
  • Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is usually required

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

75%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

75%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

75%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

75%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

75%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

75%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

72%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

68%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

68%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

68%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

475
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 25 5.2%
Kootenay 25 5.2%
Mainland/Southwest 235 49.0%
North Coast and Nechako 20 4.2%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 20 4.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 145 30.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

260
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 0.3%
Kootenay 40 0.7%
Mainland/Southwest 120 1.2%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 20 1.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 70 0.6%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Public Administration210
Information, Culture And Recreation30
Health Care And Social Assistance10
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services10
Manufacturing10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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