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. They are employed 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. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor 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 fair 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 56% 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
$13.00
Minimum$21.03
Median$35.90
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. They are employed 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 perform some or all of the following duties:
- Compile tables, charts, graphs and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports.
- Process data using statistical software to conduct 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.
- Assist in collection and tracking of data from monitored use of services and provide information to management and client groups.
- May prepare technical documents and monitoring reports on volumetrics and other trend analyses.
- 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
- Completion of 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. Therefore, changes in government spending levels will affect job opportunities in this occupational grouping. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience. Progression to professional jobs in statistics and research usually requires completion of 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
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Other Industries
Educational Services
Public Administration
Other Professional Services
Information, Culture & Recreation
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
55-64
25-34
45-54
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
65+
25-34
Top levels of education
Doctorate
N/ABachelor's degree
N/ACollege certificate or diploma
$49,402 median annual incomeHigh school
N/ACompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College certificate or diploma
$33,837 median annual incomeHigh school
$30,074 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$39,473 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$32,871 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,775 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business/commerce - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses 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. The program prepares individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Mathematics and statistics - Other
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program not listed above that relates to Mathematics and Statistics.
Institutions providing this program
Statistics - General
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. These programs 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
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
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