Survey interviewers and statistical clerks
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
Job Titles
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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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,160% Employed Full Time
25%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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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.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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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.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
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.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,160Employment by Region
| 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% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
400Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 30 | 0.1% |
| Kootenay | 20 | -0.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 170 | 1.8% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | -0.7% |
| Northeast | 0 | -0.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 90 | 0.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 80 | 0.7% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 240 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 90 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 30 |
| Utilities | 30 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 |
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