12113 – Statistical officers and related research support occupations

Lead statement

Statistical officers and workers in related research support occupations provide statistical and research support services to a wide range of businesses and organizations. These workers conduct statistical routines, monitor trends, compile data and prepare charts, graphs, summaries and reports in support of organizational information needs and research activities.

Main 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.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A college diploma or undergraduate degree in a social science, commerce, statistics or a related field is usually required.

Example job titles

research support officer · technical research assistant (except post-secondary) · research assistant - generalist (except university) · statistical technician · statistical officer · technical services officer - statistics · research assistant (except post-secondary) · psychology research assistant (except university) · social research assistant (except university) · social science research assistant (except university)

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.