List of Essential Workers
Hello friends, here we are going to upload the Essential Workers List for you. Essential services are those daily services essential to preserving life, health, public safety and basic societal functioning. They are the services British Columbians come to rely on in their daily lives.
This provisional list identifies essential workers as those who conduct a range of operations and services in industries that are essential to ensure the continuity of critical functions in the United States (U.S.). This definition is intended to clarify what qualifies as an essential service in the context of the Province’s response to COVID-19. Below you can check the list of Essential Workers.
Essential Workers List
| 2017 NAICS Code* | 2017 NAICS Title | CISA v4.0 Sector | ACIP Recommended Vaccination Phase† | ACIP Workforce Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446110 | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621112 | Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621210 | Offices of Dentists | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621310 | Offices of Chiropractors | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621320 | Offices of Optometrists | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621330 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621340 | Offices of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621391 | Offices of Podiatrists | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621399 | Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621410 | Family Planning Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621491 | HMO Medical Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621492 | Kidney Dialysis Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621493 | Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621498 | All Other Outpatient Care Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621511 | Medical Laboratories | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621512 | Diagnostic Imaging Centers | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621610 | Home Health Care Services | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621910 | Ambulance Services | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621991 | Blood and Organ Banks | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 621999 | All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 622210 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 622310 | Speciality (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623110 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623210 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623311 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623312 | Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 623990 | Other Residential Care Facilities | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 624110 | Child and Youth Servicesa | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 624120 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilitiesa | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 624190 | Other Individual and Family Servicesa | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 812210 | Funeral Homes and Funeral Services | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 812220 | Cemeteries and Crematories | Healthcare/Public Health | 1a | Health Care Personnel |
| 2017 NAICS Code* | 2017 NAICS Title | CISA v4.0 Sector | ACIP Recommended Vaccination Phase† | ACIP Workforce Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62423x | Emergency and Other Relief Services | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1b | First Responders |
| 92212x | Police Protection | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1b | First Responders |
| 92216x | Fire Protection | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1b | First Responders |
| 92219x | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1b | First Responders |
| 92214x | Correctional Institutions | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1b | Corrections Workers |
| 11xxxx | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Food and Agriculture |
| 311xxx | Food Manufacturing | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Food and Agriculture |
| 3121xx | Beverage Manufacturing | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Food and Agriculture |
| 44422x | Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Food and Agriculture |
| 54194x | Veterinary Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1b | Food and Agriculture |
| 445xxx | Food and Beverage Storesb | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Grocery Store Workers |
| 4523xx | General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Grocery Store Workers |
| 6111xx | Elementary and Secondary Schools | Education | 1b | Education |
| 6112xx | Junior Colleges | Education | 1b | Education |
| 6113xx | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | Education | 1b | Education |
| 6114xx | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | Education | 1b | Education |
| 6115xx | Technical and Trade Schools | Education | 1b | Education |
| 61171x | Educational Support Services | Education | 1b | Education |
| 62431x | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1b | Education |
| 62441x | Child Day Care Servicesc | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1b | Education |
| 92311x | Administration of Education Programs | Education | 1b | Education |
| 491xxx | Postal Service | Transportation and Logistics | 1b | U.S. Postal Service Workers |
| 4851xx | Urban Transit Systems | Transportation and Logistics | 1b | Public Transit Workers |
| 4852xx | Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1b | Public Transit Workers |
| 4854xx | School and Employee Bus Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1b | Public Transit Workers |
| 485991 | Special Needs Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1b | Public Transit Workers |
| 321xxx | Wood Product Manufacturing | Food and Agriculture; Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1b | Manufacturingd |
| 322xxx | Paper Manufacturing | Food and Agriculture | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 32411x | Petroleum Refineries | Energy | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 32412x | Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing | Energy | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 32419x | Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | Energy | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 325xxx§ | Chemical Manufacturing | Chemical | 1b | Manufacturingd |
| 326xxx | Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing | Transportation and Logistics; Critical Manufacturing | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 327xxx | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | Critical Manufacturing | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 331xxx | Primary Metal Manufacturing | Critical Manufacturing | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 332xxx | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | Critical Manufacturing; Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 333xxx§ | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | Critical Manufacturing; Food and Agriculture; Transportation and Logistics | 1b | Manufacturingd |
| 334xxx§ | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | Critical Manufacturing | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 335xxx | Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | Commercial Facilities; Energy; Critical Manufacturing; Communications and Information Technology | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 336xxx | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | Transportation and Logistics; Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services; Critical Manufacturing; Defense Industrial Base | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 33711x | Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturinge | Commercial Facilities | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 3391xx | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | Healthcare/Public Health | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 3399xx§ | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions; Critical Manufacturing; Transportation and Logistics; Hygiene Products and Services; Healthcare/Public Health | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 54142x | Industrial Design Services | Critical Manufacturing | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 811219 | Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | Commercial Facilities | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 81131x | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | Commercial Facilities | 1b | Manufacturing |
| 2017 NAICS Code* | 2017 NAICS Title | CISA v4.0 Sector | ACIP Recommended Vaccination Phase† | ACIP Workforce Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3231xx | Printing and Related Support Activities | Transportation and Logistics; Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 423xxx§ | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | Critical Manufacturing; Commercial Facilities; Transportation and Logistics; Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Transportation and Logisticsd |
| 424xxx§ | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | Commercial Facilities; Healthcare/Public Health; Food and Agriculture; Critical Manufacturing; Energy; Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Transportation and Logisticsd |
| 441xxx§ | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 4541xx | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 481xxx | Air Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 482xxx | Rail Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 483xxx | Water Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 484xxx | Truck Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 4853xx | Taxi and Limousine Servicef | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 4855xx | Charter Bus Industry | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 485999 | All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportationf | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 488xxx | Support Activities for Transportation | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 492xxx | Couriers and Messengers | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 493xxx | Warehousing and Storage | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 5321xx | Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 532411 | Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 54143x | Graphic Design Services | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 561431 | Private Mail Centers | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 56191x | Packaging and Labeling Services | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 611692 | Automobile Driving Schools | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 8111xx§ | Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Transportation and Logistics | 1c | Transportation and Logistics |
| 62421x | Community Food Servicesg | Food and Agriculture | 1c | Food Service |
| 7223xx | Special Food Services | Food and Agriculture | 1c | Food Service |
| 7225xx | Restaurants and Other Eating Places | Food and Agriculture | 1c | Food Service |
| 211xxx | Oil and Gas Extraction | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 212xxx¶ | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | Energy; Critical Manufacturing | 1c | Energy |
| 213xxx | Support Activities for Mining | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 447xxx | Gasoline Stations | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 45431x | Fuel Dealers | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 486xxx | Pipeline Transportation | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 54162x | Environmental Consulting Services | Energy | 1c | Energy |
| 221xxx | Utilities | Energy; Water and Wastewater | 1c | Energy; Water and Wastewater |
| 92411x | Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs | Water and Wastewater | 1c | Water and Wastewater |
| 236xxx | Construction of Buildings | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 238xxx | Specialty Trade Contractors | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 453xxx§¶ | Miscellaneous Store Retailers | Food and Agriculture; Commercial Facilities Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 531xxx§¶ | Real Estate | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services; Commercial Facilities | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 54141x | Interior Design Services | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 62422x | Community Housing Services | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 721xxx§¶ | Traveler Accommodation | Commercial Facilities; Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services; Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 92511x | Administration of Housing Programs | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Shelter and Housing |
| 5413xx§ | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services, Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services, Energy | 1c | Shelter and Housing; Public Safety; Energy |
| 51121x | Software Publishers | Communications and Information Technology | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 517xxx | Telecommunications | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 518xxx | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 51913x | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 5415xx | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | Communications and Information Technology | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 811211 | Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance | Commercial Facilities | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 811212 | Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance | Commercial Facilities | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 811213 | Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance | Communications and Information Technology | 1c | IT and Communication |
| 451212 | News Dealers and Newsstands | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | News Media |
| 51111x | Newspaper Publishers | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | News Media |
| 51112x | Periodical Publishers | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | News Media |
| 515xxx | Broadcasting (except Internet) | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | News Media |
| 51911x | News Syndicates | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | News Media |
| 237xxx | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services; Energy; Residential/Shelter Facilities, Housing and Real Estate, and Related Services | 1c | Public Safety; Energy; Shelter and Housing |
| 532412 | Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services | 1c | Public Safety |
| 562xxx | Waste Management and Remediation Services | Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services; Hazardous Materials | 1c | Public Safety |
| 54169x | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Public Health Workers |
| 54171x | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Public Health Workers |
| 561422 | Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centersh | Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Public Health Workers; IT and Communication |
| 92312x | Administration of Public Health Programsi | Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Public Health Workers |
| 521xxx | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 522xxx | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 523xxx | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 524xxx | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | Financial Services; Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Finance |
| 525xxx | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 5412xx | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 551xxx | Management of Companies and Enterprisesj | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 56145x | Credit Bureaus | Financial Services | 1c | Finance |
| 5411xx | Legal Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Legal |
| 561492 | Court Reporting and Stenotype Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Legal |
| 92211x | Courts | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Legal |
| 92213x | Legal Counsel and Prosecution | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Legal |
| 92215x | Parole Offices and Probation Offices | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders | 1c | Legal |
| 443xxx | Electronics and Appliance Storesk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 4441xx | Building Material and Supplies Dealersk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 44421x | Outdoor Power Equipment Storesk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 44613x | Optical Goods Stores | Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 44619x | Other Health and Personal Care Stores | Food and Agriculture; Healthcare/Public Health | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 45111x | Sporting Goods Storesk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 451211 | Book Storesk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 51113x | Book Publishers | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 51912x | Libraries and Archivesk | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 54199x | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 56121x | Facilities Support Services | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 561311 | Employment Placement Agencies | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 5616xx | Investigation and Security Services | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 5617xx | Services to Buildings and Dwellings | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 71213x | Zoos and Botanical Gardensl | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 71219x | Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutionsm | Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 7139xx§ | Other Amusement and Recreation Industriesm | Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 811412 | Appliance Repair and Maintenancek | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 81149x | Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenancek | Commercial Facilities | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 81291x | Pet Care (except Veterinary) Servicesl | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 8123xx | Drycleaning and Laundry Services | Hygiene Products and Services | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 8131xx | Religious Organizations | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 814xxx | Private Householdsn | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 921xxx | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 92313x | Administration of Human Resources Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans’ Affairs Programs) | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 92314x | Administration of Veterans’ Affairso | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 92412x | Administration of Conservation Programs | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 92512x | Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 926xxx | Administration of Economic Programs | Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 927xxx | Space Research and Technology | Defense Industrial Base | 1c | Not explicitly included |
| 928xxx | National Security and International Affairs | Defense Industrial Base; Other Community- or Government-based Operations and Essential Functions | 1c | Not explicitly included |
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