Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
Career Overview
Supervisors in this group:
- Oversee and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following areas: Library Assistants and Clerks (NOC 14300), Correspondence, Publication and Regulatory Clerks (NOC 14301) and Survey Interviewers and Statistical Clerks (NOC 14110)
- Work throughout the private and public sectors
Job Titles
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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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
475% Employed Full Time
36%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.
Career Pathways
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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
Skills
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Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
475Employment by Region
| 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% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
260Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 20 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | -0.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 140 | 1.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 0.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 70 | 1.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 180 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 50 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
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