Table 5. Major occupation groups of immigrants before and after arriving in Canada, 2001

Occupation groups Men Women
Before arriving After arriving Before arriving After arriving
Number
Immigrants with occupations before and after arriving in Canada
39,700
43,800
22,300
28,300
  %
Management occupations
12.7
4.4
8.0
2.6
Occupations in business, finance and administration
8.1
9.8
25.3
17.9
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
38.6
18.8
16.8
6.8
Health occupations
3.5
1.8
10.0
4.2
Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion
7.3
4.8
17.6
6.2
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
1.8
1.0E
3.8
1.8E
Sales and service occupations
10.2
24.9
12.1
37.3
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
9.9
10.4
0.7E
2.7
Occupations unique to primary industry
3.6
1.8
1.3E
2.6
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
4.1
22.3
4.4
17.9
Standard symbols
Source: Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada, 2001.