In Canada, each occupation has an associated number to help simplify the research of job titles and sectors. These numbers are called National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. If you are interested in a job title, or want to explore jobs related to an occupation, you can access the NOC code database using JobBank.gc.ca's Trend Analysis tool. By searching for a job title, you will automatically search for the NOC code associated with that job title. Each job title page in Trend Analysis includes:

• A description of the occupation

• Median wages

• Job prospects over the coming years

• Available jobs posted to the JobBank listing

• Employment requirements and education

• Skills and expertise

Using the Trend Analysis tool you can search as broadly (across Canada) or as specifically (to an individual city) as you would like.

Look at an example NOC code (Bus Driver 7512) on the Job Bank Trend Analysis tool.

Looking at a lot of data all at once can be overwhelming. One of the most comprehensive and easy to understand tools available to all Canadians are the Sector Profiles on NBJobs.ca. The Sector Profiles contain labour market information specific to 15 economic sectors in the province of New Brunswick. Each profile includes a report and a snapshot. The reports provide detailed information including statistics on GDP and productivity, a profile of the sector’s workforce (demographics, wages, etc.), regional highlights, and forecast data. The snapshots provide highlights from each report in the form of an infographic.

Look at the snapshot "Transportation and Warehousing Sector Snapshot" for an example of a high level overview of this sector. Take a deeper dive with the comprehensive "Transportation and Warehousing Sector Report" for sector labour market information in all regions of New Brunswick, and suggestions on what to research next, or national sector associations.