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Ironing, Pressing and Finishing Occupations  (NOC 6682)
Nord-du-Québec Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes workers who iron, press or otherwise finish garments and household articles. They are employed by dry cleaning, laundry and fur cleaning establishments, and by laundries in hotels, hospitals and similar establishments.

finisher, laundry finisher, pleat finisher, presser, silk finisher, steam finisher.

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Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered articles
  • Hand iron laundered fine lace or dry-cleaned silk garment
  • Operate fur ironing and glazing equipment to finish fur garments and other fur articles
  • Fold and bag dry cleaned and laundered articles
  • May operate laundering equipment.

Workers in this group may specialize in finishing suede, leather, fur and delicate articles.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chibougamau, Chapais, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Matagami

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Wages for Ironing, Pressing and Finishing Occupations in Nord-du-Québec Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 9.75 11.91 15.95 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 10.00 12.62 18.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 10.25 12.00 17.46 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba 10.25 12.00 16.86 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 10.00 13.90 17.05 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 10.15 10.15 10.15 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 10.25 11.25 16.45 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Québec 10.15 12.00 18.03 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 10.00 13.16 19.73 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Nord-du-Québec Region and Québec tabs for more useful information related to wages.