Economic Opportunities Survey

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* 1. Please describe your residence in the North Coast Regional District.

I live here year-round.

I am a seasonal resident.

I am not a resident.

What is the name of your community?

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* 2. What best describes your employment status?

I am employed year-round and full time with a single employer.

I am employed year-round by multiple employers.

I am employed seasonally.

I am self-employed.

I am retired.

None of the above

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* 3. Do you operate your own business?

Yes.

No.

No, but I produce goods or services occasionally.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which industry are you employed in?

Resource Extraction (forestry, mining, etc.)

Marine Food Production (fishing, marine plant harvesting, etc.)

Agriculture/AgriFood

Trades (carpentry, automotive repair, plumbing, etc.)

Transportation

Education Services

Government and/or Public Works

Emergency Response (Fire, Ambulance, RCMPO, Marine Rescue, etc)

Information Technology

Real Estate

Medical Services

Personal Services (Massage therapy, counselling, haircare, housekeeping, etc.)

Legal Services

Veterinary Services

Retail and Food Services (retail stores, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

Traditional Services (spiritual services, traditional crafting, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your highest level of formal education?

Some Secondary School.

Completion of Secondary School

Some College/University.

Completion of college or university degree.

Completion of Master's Degree.

Completion of PhD.

What did you study?

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* 6. Do you own the home you reside in?

Yes.

No, I have a long term rental agreement.

No, I have a short-term rental agreement.

No, I live with friends and/or family.

I do not have a residence.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you have to leave your community to access goods or services?

Yes

Which services do you have to travel for?

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* 8. Do you import goods or services?

Yes

Which goods or services do you have shipped in?

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* 9. Do you volunteer in your community?

Yes, I am part of an organized volunteer group.

Yes, I perform service in my community as an individual where I can.

No.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What type of businesses or services do you want to see more of in your community?

Skilled Trades (construction, mechanics, woodworking, equipment operators, etc)

Marine Resource Production (fisheries, kelp-harvesting, etc.)

Agriculture/AgriFood

Medical, Dental, and/or Mental Health Services

Personal Services

Arts & Cultural Services

Tourist Accomodations

Food and Retail Services

Active Tourism (guided tourism, fishing charters, etc)

Other (please specify)