Statistical assistants collect data and use statistical formulas to execute statistical studies and create reports. They create charts, graphs and surveys.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Assisting in planning and performing statistical, mathematical, actuarial and related calculations;
(b) Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for statistical census and survey operations;
(c) Performing technical tasks connected with establishing, maintaining and using registers and sampling frames for census and survey operations;
(d) Performing technical tasks connected with data collection and quality control operations in censuses and surveys;
(e) Using standard computer software packages to perform mathematical, actuarial, statistical, accounting and related calculations;
(f) Preparing statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and other results for presentation in graphical or tabular form;
(g) Applying knowledge of statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and related principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(h) Supervising the work of statistical clerks.