These statistics cover the career grouping of Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations (NOC 525), which includes Referees.

Workers are employed in the following industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation (72%), Other services (except public administration) (14%), Educational services (4%), Public administration (4%).

According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), 18% of workers in this group were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 16%.

This occupation (Sports Officials and Referees) is part of a larger group called Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations (NOC 525). According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), the unionization rate for this group was 21%, while the unionization rate for all occupations was 31%.