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14101.03 – Switchboard and answering service operators

Switchboard and answering service operators operate a telephone system or switchboard to answer, screen and forward telephone calls and provide information.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Answering service operator
  • Clerk switchboard operator
  • Switchboard operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate a telephone system or switchboard to answer, screen and forward telephone calls, take messages and provide information as required, and may perform clerical duties
  • Answer telephones and record and relay messages.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Dispatchers (14404)
  • Other customer and information services representatives (64409)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations

Sub-major group

141 – Office, court, and data support occupations

Minor group

1410 – Office support and court services occupations

Unit group

14101 – Receptionists

Occupational profile

14101.03 – Switchboard and answering service operators

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