Definition
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
(NAICS 54)
The industries on this site are classified according to the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002. Statistics
Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) previously used.
This section outlines NAICS Canada 2002 with respect to the
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector.
It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the
NAICS hierarchy.
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This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in activities in which human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis.
The individual industries of this sector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the service provider.
The main components of this sector are
- legal services industries;
- accounting and related services industries;
- architectural, engineering and related services industries;
- surveying and mapping services industries;
- design services industries;
- management, scientific and technical consulting services industries;
- scientific research and development services industries;
- advertising services industries.
The distinguishing feature of this sector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. In most of these industries, equipment and materials are not of major importance. Thus, the establishments classified in this sector sell expertise.
Much of the expertise requires a university or college education, though not in every case.
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Establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects and those primarily engaged in providing health care by diagnosis and treatment are not included in this sector.
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Canada's Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (NAICS 54) sector is comprised of the following subsectors :
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (NAICS 541)
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