Survey interviewers and statistical clerks

Example job titles

• census enumerator
• coding clerk - statistics
• election enumerator
• interview clerk
• poll clerk
• public opinion interviewer
• statistical clerk
• survey interviewer
• telephone survey clerk

Main duties

• 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 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.
• May require driver's licence.