1452-NOC

Survey interviewers and statistical clerks

(NOC 14110)
Annual Earnings
$47,969
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
450

Career Overview

Survey interviewers and statistical clerks:

  • Contact individuals to gather information for market research, public opinion or election and census polls
  • Code and compile interview and other data into reports, lists, catalogues and other documents
  • Also includes clerks who observe and record information on traffic flow
  • Work for market research and polling firms, government departments and agencies, utility companies, contact centres and other establishments

Duties

Survey interviewers:

  • Contact individuals by telephone or in person and explain the purpose of the interview
  • Ask questions following the outlines of questionnaires and surveys
  • Record responses on paper or directly into a computer database through computer-assisted interviewing systems

Statistical clerks:

  • Check information gathered for completeness and accuracy
  • Code information according to coding manuals and enter data onto computers
  • Conduct routine statistical analysis of data
  • Gather interview and other data into reports and lists

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$47,969

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$43.27/hr
Median$23.00/hr
Low$17.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,160

% Employed Full Time

25%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this field is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Census enumerator
Coding clerk - statistics
Election enumerator
Interview clerk
Poll clerk
Public opinion interviewer
Statistical clerk
Survey interviewer
Telephone survey clerk

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school may be required
  • Experience in the operation of a computer may be required
  • On-the-job training is usually provided
  • May require driver's licence

Education programs in B.C.

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  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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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!

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.

61%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

60%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

60%
Critical Thinking

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

58%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

55%
Time Management

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

54%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

53%
Active Learning

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

52%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

51%
Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

50%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,160
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 90 7.8%
Kootenay 120 10.3%
Mainland/Southwest 405 34.9%
North Coast and Nechako 40 3.4%
Northeast 50 4.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 225 19.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 235 20.3%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

450
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 20 0.2%
Kootenay 80 0.7%
Mainland/Southwest 150 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako 10 0.2%
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 90 1.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 90 0.8%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Public Administration310
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services80
Business, Building And Other Support Services30
Utilities20
Health Care And Social Assistance10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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