14110 – Survey interviewers and statistical clerks
TEER 4Occupations usually requiring a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Survey interviewers contact individuals to gather information for market research, public opinion polls or election and census enumeration.
Main duties
- 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.
- 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 requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Experience in the operation of a computer may be required.
- May require driver's licence.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
Example job titles
public opinion collector · public opinion interviewer · election enumerator · census taker · census enumerator · survey interviewer · telephone survey clerk · statistical clerk · statistical assistant · traffic counter · vehicle counter
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.50 | $22.00 | $40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.74 | $22.71 | $33.29 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.12 | $21.84 | $31.33 |
| New Brunswick | $17.19 | $22.68 | $33.89 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.40 | $34.21 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $24.18 | $59.13 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $21.00 | $26.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $21.56 | $28.00 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $22.41 | $27.12 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $27.00 | $35.27 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.