Summary Description of Benchmark Jobs and Wage and Salary Data - 2011

The Institut de la statistique du Québec presents the benchmark jobs selected for the Enquête sur la rémunération globale au Québec. Collecte 2011 (Total Compensation Survey of Benchmark Jobs). The choice of benchmark jobs was based on their distinctive character and their comparability with jobs in the labour marketplace. Their description is based on Québec government job classifications.

To make it easier to find the benchmark jobs, they have been grouped into five job categories (professionals, technicians, clerical and administrative support staff and service and maintenance personnel). Just select the code to the left of the job class in the list below and you will be given:

  • a summary of the job's responsibilities;
  • job requirement criteria (level of schooling, experience, or training);
  • 2011 wage and salary data and other figures.

In order to find a corresponding job title in the job market select (SEE) in the other job titles column and a list of the main job titles in the establishments surveyed in Québec within the framework of ERG 2011 will be displayed by level of complexity.

List of Benchmark Jobs
   
 
Salary
data
   
Other job titles
Professional
 
Communications Professional (levels 1, 2 ,3)  
(SEE)
Human Resources Management Professional (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Financial Management Professional (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Systems and Procedures Analyst (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Computer Specialist (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Engineer (levels 1,2,3)  
(SEE)
Physical Sciences Specialist (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Lawyer and Notary (levels 1, 2 ,3)
(SEE)
Biologist (levels 1, 2, 3)
(SEE)
 
 
Technical
 
Aircraft Pilot – Business Aircraft (level 2)  
(SEE)
Administrative Technician (levels 1, 2, 3)
(SEE)
Library Technician (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Laboratory Technician (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Paralegal (levels 1, 2, 3)
(SEE)
Engineering Technician (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Computer Technician (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Recreation Technician (levels 1, 2)
(SEE)
Occupational Hygiene Technician (levels 1, 2)
(SEE)
Aircraft Pilot – Helicopter (levels 2)
(SEE)
 
 
Clerical and Administrative Support
 
Photocopy Operator (level 2)
(SEE)
Storekeeper (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Offset Duplicating Machine Operator (levels 1, 2)  
(SEE)
Administrative Support Staff (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Secretarial Staff (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Information Clerk (levels 2, 3)
(SEE)
Telecommunications Equipment Operator (levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Telephone Operator & Receptionist (level 2)  
(SEE)
Buyer (level 2)
(SEE)
 
 
Service
 
Laundry Worker (level 2)
(SEE)
Janitor/Caretaker (level 2)
(SEE)
Cook (service levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Security Guard (service levels 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Day Labourer or Grounds Attendant (service level 2)  
(SEE)
Cafeteria and Kitchen Helper (service level 2)  
(SEE)
Cleaner – heavy duty (service level 2)  
(SEE)
Dishwashing Machine Operator (level 2) 520   (SEE)
Maintenance Worker (level 2) 521   (SEE)
Cleaner - light duty (service level 2) 522   (SEE)
       
Maintenance      
Light Vehicle Driver ( maintenance level 2)  
(SEE)
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Operator (level 2)  
(SEE)
Maintenance Electrician (maintenance levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Motor Vehicle Mechanic (maintenance levels 1, 2, 3)  
(SEE)
Millwright Mechanic (maintenance levels 1, 2)  
(SEE)
Maintenance Carpenter (maintenance levels 1, 2)  
(SEE)
Road Worker (levels 2, 3)   (SEE)
Certified Maintenance Worker (level 2)   (SEE)
Maintenance Painter (maintenance levels 1, 2)  
(SEE)
Machinist (level 2)  
(SEE)
Heavy Equipment Operator (level 2) 523   (SEE)
       

The 2011 ERG methodology is explained in the report entitled Rémunération des salariés. État et évolution comparés, 2011. For additional information, please contact the Direction des statistiques du travail et de la rémunération of the Institut de la statistique du Québec:

Phone: 514-876-4384
Fax: 514-677-1767
E-mail: remuneration@stat.gouv.qc.ca