Table A1
The 10 occupations employing the most male and female workers aged 25 to 34 with a high school diploma or some postsecondary education, 1990 and 2016
| 1990 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| percent | ||
| Men | ||
| Transport truck drivers | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Material handlers | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Retail salespersons | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Carpenters | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Shippers and receivers | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Heavy equipment operators (except crane) | Note ...: not applicable | 2.0 |
| Cooks | Note ...: not applicable | 2.0 |
| Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) | Note ...: not applicable | 1.9 |
| Retail sales supervisors | Note ...: not applicable | 1.7 |
| Retail and wholesale trade managers | 3.8 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Managers in agriculture | 2.0 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Delivery and courier service drivers | 1.6 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | 1.6 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Women | ||
| Retail salespersons | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Cashiers | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Food and beverage servers | 2.3 | 4.1 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | Note ...: not applicable | 3.7 |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| Light duty cleaners | Note ...: not applicable | 3.2 |
| Retail sales supervisors | Note ...: not applicable | 3.0 |
| General office support workers | 6.9 | 2.6 |
| Administrative officers | Note ...: not applicable | 2.5 |
| Pursers and flight attendants | Note ...: not applicable | 2.2 |
| Administrative assistants | 9.2 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Receptionists | 3.3 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Retail and wholesale trade managers | 2.8 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Customer services representatives - financial institutions | 2.8 | Note ...: not applicable |
| Accounting and related clerks | 2.2 | Note ...: not applicable |
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... not applicable Note: Data on occupation is for the current job if employed or the last job if worked within the previous 12 months. Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 1990 and 2016. |
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