Statistical Officers and Related Research Support Workers
(NOC 1254)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationStatistical officers and related research support jobs in this group provide statistical and research support services to a wide range of businesses and organizations. The work throughout the private and public sectors. Statistical officers who are also supervisors are included in this group.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Statistical Officers and Related Research Support Workers most commonly work full-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions. Also, a average portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 54% of Statistical Officers and Related Research Support Workers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $54,729. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$48,236
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$27.85
Median$38.46
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Statistical officers and related research support jobs in this group provide statistical and research support services to a wide range of businesses and organizations. The work throughout the private and public sectors. Statistical officers who are also supervisors are included in this group.
Job duties
Statistical officers and related research support workers:
- Compile tables, charts, graphs and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports.
- Process data using statistical software to do basic analyses of trends in support of research activities.
- Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data from various sources to prepare draft reports for review by supervisors or researchers.
- Help collect and track of data from monitored use of services and provide information to management and client groups.
- May prepare technical documents and monitoring reports.
- May supervise statistical and research support workers.
Sample job titles
- psychology research assistant (except university)
- research assistant (except post-secondary)
- research support officer
- social research assistant (except university)
- statistical officer
- statistical technician
- technical services officer - statistics
Skills
- This work demands strong mathematical and analytical skills and an interest in research. You should be organized, concise, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to develop creative solutions to new problems. Good oral and written communication skills are important. You must be capable of working on your own and meeting deadlines. Advanced computer and technical skills for data manipulation and statistical analysis may be required in some positions.
Job requirements
- High school is required.
- A college diploma or undergraduate degree in a social science, commerce, statistics or a related field is usually required.
Other considerations
- Many of the jobs in this group rely upon government funding. Changes in government spending levels will affect job opportunities in this group. Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience. Movement to professional jobs in statistics and research usually requires a post-graduate degree.
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
$48,309 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
45-54
55-64
35-44
15-24
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Master
$53,584 median annual incomeBachelor
$50,746 median annual incomeHigh school
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
Business/Commerce
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. They prepare students to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
University ProgramThese programs focus on the mathematical theory underlying statistical methods and their use. They include courses in probability theory, parametric and nonparametric inference, sequential analysis, multivariate analysis, Bayesian analysis, experimental design, time series analysis, resampling, robust statistics, limit theory, infinite particle systems, stochastic processes, martingales, Markov processes, and Banach spaces.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Statistics
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. They include courses in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
Institutions providing this program
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