Task 1:

List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

0.   Management occupations                                                      

1.  Business, finance and administration occupations                                                        

2.  Natural and applied sciences and related occupations                                                       

3. Health occupations                                                       

4. Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 

5.   Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 

6.Sales and service occupations 

7.Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 

8.Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 

9.Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 

                                                  

Task 2:

Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the

occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?

*** 6.Sales and service occupations 

Task 3:

Imagine that you want to apply for a position as a sales clerk in a department store. Find the NOC information related to this position. Answer the questions below.

A. Go to the NOC home page. Look for the site search bar. Enter the number that represents

the appropriate sector and click on GO. The first and second number of the NOC code represent

the Major Group.

       a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they? 

6 Sales and service occupations

Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations

Service supervisors and specialized service occupations

Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade

Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations

Sales support occupations

Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c.

       b) What Major Group is the Sales Clerk occupation listed under?

6421 Retail salespersons

       c) What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?

2. What is the four-digit NOC code for a Sales Clerk?

6421

3. Click on the NOC code for the Sales Clerk and read the NOC description. What kind of information can you get from the NOC description?

Retail salespersons sell, rent or lease a range of technical and non-technical goods and services directly to consumers. They are employed by stores and other retail businesses, as well as wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public.

4. Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?

5. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

Retail salespersons perform some or all of the following duties:

• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease

• Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services

• Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment

• Assist in display of merchandise

• Maintain sales records for inventory control

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems

• May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.

6. How and where do you think you could use the statements about job duties?

7. How could you use the other information included in the NOC description (e.g., employment

requirements and additional information)?

• Completion of secondary school may be required.

• A university degree or college diploma may be required by some employers.

• Specific subject matter courses or training may be required.

• Demonstrated sales ability and product knowledge are usually required for retail salespersons who sell complex or valuable merchandise, such as automobiles, antiques or computers.

8. The information under Classified elsewhere lists related occupations. Choose one and click on its NOC code to view its NOC description. Compare the main duties with those of the Sales Clerk. How are they similar or different?

• Cashiers (6611)
• Retail stock clerks (in 6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers )
• Sales clerk supervisors (in 6211 Retail sales supervisors )

B- Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this

occupation. Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job

titles, main duties and employment requirements.