Library, Correspondence and Related Information Supervisors
(NOC 1213)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationLibrary, correspondence and related information workers supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of Library assistants and clerks, Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks, and Survey interviewers and statistical clerks. They work throughout the public and private sectors.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$16.13
Minimum$22.96
Median$33.75
MaximumAnnual Pay
$538
Minimum$8,403
Median$68,760
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$23.00
Median$38.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Library, correspondence and related information workers supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of Library assistants and clerks, Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks, and Survey interviewers and statistical clerks. They work throughout the public and private sectors.
Job duties
Supervisors in this group:
- Coordinate, assign and review the work of clerks.
- Create work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other work units or departments.
- Solve work problems, monitor services provided by clerks and agents, and prepare progress and other reports.
- Train workers in job duties and company policies.
- Request supplies and materials.
- Make sure computer systems and equipment work and arrange for maintenance and repairs.
- May perform the same duties as workers supervised.
Sample job titles
- advertising clerks supervisor
- correspondence clerks supervisor
- library clerks supervisor
- publication clerks supervisor
- statistical clerks supervisor
- survey interviewers supervisor
Skills
- Leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. You should also have initiative and be able to make decisions and solve problems. Several years of experience in the job supervised are usually required to progress to the supervisory level.
Job requirements
- High school is required.
- College courses related to area supervised may be necessary.
- Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is usually required.
Other considerations
- The duties performed by these supervisors are evolving as new technology is introduced. Supervisors and clerks should be prepared to keep abreast of changing office technology and processes.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$22,706 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$8,486 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
65+
35-44
45-54
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
N/ABachelor
$25,040 median annual incomeMaster
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College Diploma
$36,304 median annual incomeHigh school
$32,903 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,755 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$34,807 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,174 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Knowledge Management
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the study of knowledge management in government agencies and corporations for the purpose of supporting stated organizational goals and objectives, and prepares individuals to function as information resource managers. They include courses in information technology, principles of computer and information systems, management information systems, applicable policy and regulations, and operations and personnel management.
Institutions providing this program
Library Assistant/Technician
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare individuals to assist professional librarians. They include courses in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library operation, library resources and services, processes of acquisition, cataloguing, storage, and display systems, discovery and retrieval of requested materials, management of books, periodicals, and other documents.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Management Information Systems
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information, select systems and train personnel, and respond to external data requests. They include courses in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
Institutions providing this program
Lower Sackville, NS
Halifax, NS
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