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NAICS Classified Workforce Data for Canada
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A detailed analysis of employment across key industrial sectors in Canada, offering an overview of employment trends. The data is derived from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH). It provides a robust foundation for understanding and analysing workforce dynamics within the nation, featuring breakdowns by geography, industrial classification, and employment estimates for all employees.
Columns
- REF_DATE: The reference date, specifying the month and year corresponding to the employment estimates.
- GEO: The specific geographical location, which for this dataset is focused solely on Canada.
- DGUID: The Durable Global Unique Identifier, used for consistent identification across data sources.
- Estimate: Describes the type of workforce calculation provided, typically 'Employment for all employees'.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): The classification system used to categorise data into specific industry sectors, such as industrial aggregate and goods producing industries.
- UOM: The unit of measurement, confirming that estimates are presented in terms of ‘Persons’ (number of people employed).
- VALUE: The actual numerical estimate of employment figures.
- STATUS: Indicates the status of the data point.
- DECIMALS: The number of decimal places used in the data, often indicating whole number values.
Distribution
The data is available in a tabular CSV file format (
employment_trends.csv) and is approximately 42.07 MB in size, featuring 16 columns. The dataset currently contains over 215,000 valid records for metadata fields. The usability is rated as suitable for beginner analysts. It is expected that this product will be updated monthly.Usage
This data is highly valuable for various applications, including:
- Labor Market Analysis: Assisting in labour market forecasting and planning by establishing current employment dynamics.
- Human Resource Management: Providing essential insights for developing optimal workforce management practices across diverse industries.
- Economic Policy: Supporting policymakers in monitoring current labour market trends and ensuring adherence to economic standards.
- Industry-Specific Insights: Allowing users to evaluate the impact of employment fluctuations on particular industries, identifying areas of growth or decline.
- Strategic Planning: Informing the strategic decision-making processes for both businesses and governmental bodies by offering a clear snapshot of employment levels.
Coverage
The data provides a national perspective, focusing specifically on employment within Canada. The temporal scope ranges from a start date of January 2001, with reference dates currently extending up to September 2024. The data’s scope includes employment estimates for all employees and is structured using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to detail trends across 27 unique industrial classifications.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Policymakers: To inform economic strategy and monitoring labour compliance.
- Economists: For accurate labour market forecasting and planning purposes.
- Business Strategists: To guide strategic planning and assess potential areas for growth or decline based on industry employment stability.
- HR Professionals: To benchmark and optimise workforce management across different sectors.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Canadian Labour Trends by Industrial Sector
- Employment Estimates: Canada (2001-Present)
- NAICS Classified Workforce Data for Canada
Attributes
Original Data Source: NAICS Classified Workforce Data for Canada
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