THE TORONTO EMPLOYMENT DIRECTORY

CLASSIFICATION SETS





HR-XML Consortium
The HR-XML Consortium is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated
to the development and promotion of a standard suite of XML specifications to
enable e-business and the automation of human resources related data exchanges.






North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
NAICS industries are identified by a 6-digit code, in contrast to the 4-digit SIC code.
The longer code accommodates the larger number of sectors and allows more flexibility
in designating subsectors. It also provides for additional detail not necessarily appropriate
for all three NAICS countries. The international NAICS agreement fixes only the first five
digits of the code. The sixth digit, where used, identifies subdivisions of NAICS industries
that accommodate user needs in individual countries. Thus, 6-digit U.S. codes may differ
from counterparts in Canada or Mexico, but at the 5-digit level they are standardized.

The following are the 20 broad sectors up from the 10 divisions of the SIC system:

Code       NAICS Sectors
11           Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
21           Mining
22           Utilities
23           Construction
31-33      Manufacturing
42           Wholesale Trade
44-45      Retail Trade
48-49      Transportation and Warehousing
51           Information
52           Finance and Insurance
53           Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
54           Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
55           Management of Companies and Enterprises
56           Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
61           Education Services
62           Health Care and Social Assistance
71           Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
72           Accomodation and Food Services
81           Other Services (except Public Administration)
92           Public Administration






The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The scope of ISO is not limited to any particular branch; it covers all technical fields
except electrical and electronic engineering, which is the responsibility of IEC. The work
in the field of information technology is carried out by a joint ISO/IEC technical committee






Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has replaced
the US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS was developed
jointly by the US, Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics
about business activity across North America.






Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system will be used by all Federal statistical
agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting,
calculating, or disseminating data. All workers are classified into one of over 820 occupations
according to their occupational definition. To facilitate classification, occupations are
combined to form 23 major groups, 96 minor groups, and 449 broad occupations.
Each broad occupation includes detailed occupation(s) requiring similar job duties, skills,
education, or experience.

HRSDC National Occupational Classification (NOC)

The National Occupational Classification contains the classification structure and descriptions
of 520 occupational unit groups that constitute the Canadian labour market. Human Resources
Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) worked closely with Statistics Canada to develop the NOC.
It was implemented as a replacement for the Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations
(CCDO). An extensive program of research, analysis and consultation with employers, workers, educators
and associations as well as providers and users of labour market data ensured strong links between
the NOC and Statistics Canada's parallel Standard Occupational Classification.







Download Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System Indexes

alphabetical versions of the industry and occupation indexes

Download the  Microsoft XLS file and save to your hard drive.
Microsoft Excel version, Industry Index (2015KB) or Occupation Index (2525KB) data

Download the  PDF file and save to your hard drive.
PDF version, Industry Index (474KB) or Occupation Index (572KB) data

Download the   MS Word file and save to your hard drive.
Microsoft Word version, Industry Index (9719KB) or Occupation Index (7012KB) data