Other service support occupations
Career Overview
Workers in other support occupations provide a range of services. They are employed by a wide range of establishments, and may be self-employed.
Job Titles
Duties
Beauty salon attendants:
- Shampoo, condition and dry customers hair
- Assist hair stylists as directed
- Keep work areas clean
Door attendants:
- Assist persons entering or leaving residential buildings, theatres and similar establishments
- Hail taxis
- Assist with parcels
- Drive hearses
- Arrange lights and floral displays
- Escort mourners
- Act as pallbearers
- Clean funeral parlours and chapels
Laundromat attendants:
- Replenish vending machines
- Explain operation of machines to customers
- Clean the laundromat and arrange for the repair of broken machines
- May wash, dry and fold laundry for customers
- May operate dry cleaning machines for customers
Parking lot attendants and car jockeys:
- Collect parking fees
- Issue ticket stubs
- Direct customers to parking spaces and park cars
Ticket takers and ushers:
- Collect admission tickets or passes from customers at entertainment events
- Direct patrons to their seats
Other related elemental workers:
- Perform services specific to their businesses
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
2,280% Employed Full Time
28%Key aspects of work in this field:
- Work may take place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
- Work may take place indoors and outdoors in an interior space such as a vehicle
- Work may be done in the presence of strong odours
- Workers may be exposed to non-poisonous airborne materials such as textile dust, flour, sand, sawdust and feathers in the work environment
Career Pathways
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group
- A valid driver's licence is required for some occupations in this unit group, such as funeral attendant and car jockey
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Education programs in B.C.
Skills
Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.
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!
Talking to others to share information effectively.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.
Employment
2,280Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 50 | 2.2% |
| Kootenay | 45 | 2.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,570 | 69.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 35 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 15 | 0.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 230 | 10.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 335 | 14.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
800Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | -0.5% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 580 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | -1.0% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 90 | 1.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 110 | 1.3% |
Industry Highlights
Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.
Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 210 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 200 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 140 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 120 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 30 |
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