Statistical officers and related research support occupations

NOC

12113

follow typical statistical practices, monitor trends, compile data and prepare charts, graphs, summaries and reports in support of organizational information needs and research activities.

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Statistical officers and workers in related research support occupations provide statistical and research support services to a wide range of businesses and organizations. These workers conduct statistical routines, monitor trends, compile data and prepare charts, graphs, summaries and reports in support of organizational information needs and research activities. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Statistical officers who are also supervisors are included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Compile tables, charts, graphs and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports

Process data using statistical software to conduct basic analyses of trends in support of research activities

Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data from various sources to prepare draft reports for review by supervisors or researchers

Assist in collection and tracking of data from monitored use of services and provide information to management and client groups

May prepare technical documents and monitoring reports on volumetrics and other trend analyses

May supervise statistical and research support workers.

Also Known As

research assistant - generalist (except university)
research support officer
social research assistant (except university)
statistical officer
technical research assistant (except post-secondary)

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

A college diploma or undergraduate degree in a social science, commerce, statistics or a related field is usually required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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40.0%

Female

60.0%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

33.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

66.7%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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20.0%

Information and cultural industries

20.0%

Public administration

13.3%

Professional, scientific and technical services

46.7%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

20.00%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

60.00%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

N/A

Southeast

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Southwest

$60,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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