Overview
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.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$56,311
$62,568
Job openings
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British Columbia
207expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Experience in the operation of a computer may be required.
On-the-job training is usually provided.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.