14110

Survey interviewers and statistical clerks

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Survey interviewers contact individuals to gather information for market research, public opinion polls or election and census enumeration. Statistical clerks code and compile interview and other data into reports, lists, directories and other documents. They are employed by market research and polling firms, government departments and agencies, utility companies, contact centres and other establishments. This unit group also includes clerks who observe and record information on traffic flow.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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 enter responses directly into a computer database through computer-assisted interviewing systems.
Statistical clerks
Check information gathered for completeness and accuracy
Code information according to established coding manuals and enter data into statistical-based computer programs
Conduct routine statistical analysis of data
Compile interview and other data into reports and lists.

Example job titles

•census enumerator
•coding clerk - statistics
•election enumerator
•interview clerk
•poll clerk
•public opinion interviewer
•statistical clerk
•survey interviewer

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 14110 identifies Survey Interviewers and Statistical Clerks. Classified as a TEER 4 occupation, this role involves contacting individuals to conduct interviews, gathering survey or census data, and compiling, coding, and systemizing statistical information. Professionals in this classification are typically employed by market research firms, government departments, public utilities, polling organizations, and educational institutions across Canada.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the typical duties under NOC 14110 include explaining research objectives to respondents, recording answers, verifying the completeness of questionnaires, and entering data into statistical software databases. Employment requirements generally include the completion of secondary school, and most employers provide on-the-job training. While no formal professional licensing is required, precision, strong communication skills, and basic computer literacy are highly valued.

In terms of Canadian immigration, individuals with experience under NOC 14110 may find pathways through various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) and specific federal pilot programs targeting intermediate skilled workers. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant for official guidance.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.