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Authors and Writers  (NOC 5121)
West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

advertising copywriter, copywriter, essayist, interactive media writer, novelist, playwright, poet, scientific writer, script writer, specifications writer, speech writer, technical writer, writer.

The following is a summary of the main duties of some occupations in this unit group:
  • Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation and may conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
  • Technical writers analyze material, such as specifications, notes and drawings, and write manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical and other equipment.
  • Copywriters study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.

Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Corner Brook, Codroy, Deer Lake, Grandois, Grey Islands Harbour, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Humber Arm South, Labrador City, Pasadena, St. Anthony, Stephenville, Stephenville Crossing, Wabush, Benoit's Cove, Halfway Point

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Wages for Authors and Writers in West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador 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 16.05 27.88 40.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 16.00 26.25 39.37 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
British Columbia 17.00 25.00 36.14 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba 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.

New Brunswick 10.00 14.97 31.35 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 12.75 23.08 37.09 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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 14.72 28.10 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 18.22 29.81 38.97 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 10.15 10.15 48.62 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Québec 18.00 25.82 43.14 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 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.

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.

Please consult the West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador Region and Newfoundland and Labrador tabs for more useful information related to wages.