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numbers and email addresses will be removed. Job titles and labour market information found on Job Bank are based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The NOC is a large directory that contains most jobs held in Canada. If there are no search results for the job title you’ve entered, we recommend choosing the closest match. If there is no information available for the occupation you have entered, there may not be sufficient data to provide accurate wage and outlook information for the region you have specified. If you want to search for a NOC code or find more information, you can visit the National Occupational Classification website.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a nationally recognized and standardized system that assigns a four digit code and job description to every occupation in the Canadian labour market. Get Started NOC System 2021A new NOC 2021 system was introduced this year, but will not be implemented until November 2022. After finding your NOC code using the below guide, you can use Statistics Canada’s Correspondence Table to know what your code will be once these changes are put in place. The second digit of your new NOC code will determine your TEER code. TEER codes 0, 1, 2, and 3 will be eligible for Express Entry. The NOC assigns a code, referred to as a NOC code, to every single occupation that exists in the Canadian labour market using the NOC matrix. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses NOC codes to evaluate every immigration applicant’s work experience. Whenever immigration applicants are asked to identify work experience, they must do so by indicating the NOC code that best fits their experience. Some economic immigration streams are even limited to applicants with experience in occupations identified by specific NOC codes. It’s therefore incredibly important that you, as an applicant, understand how NOC codes work. Understanding NOC CodesChoosing the right NOC code is one of the most important parts of your immigration application. If you claim a NOC code that doesn’t actually match your work experience, your application may be refused or returned to you. It’s up to you to make sure that you choose the appropriate NOC code and that you have the documentation to prove it. Every NOC code has an associated job title, lead statement, and list of major duties and responsibilities. For Canadian immigration purposes, your actual job title is not important in determining your NOC code. Instead, your work experience has to match the lead statement, and you should have performed most of the duties and responsibilities listed. Your work experience might therefore fall under a couple of different NOC codes, or your official job title might be associated with a NOC code that doesn’t actually match your experience. The NOC organizes occupations by assigning them both a Skill Type, and a Skill Level. Usually, the Skill Type is identified by the first digit of the NOC code and the Skill Level is identified by the second digit. Canadian immigration programs usually refer to occupations as being high-skilled or low-skilled. This refers to the Skill Level of the NOC code assigned to the occupation. NOC Skill TypesThe NOC Skill Type identifies the industry of the occupation. There are ten Skill Types in the NOC matrix: 0 – Management occupations 1 – Business, finance, and administration occupations 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 3 – Health occupations 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6 – Sales and service occupations 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities The first digit of most NOC codes identifies the Skill Type of the occupation. NOC Skill LevelsThe NOC Skill Level identifies occupations by the amount and type of education and training that is generally required to perform the duties of an occupation. The complexity and responsibilities typical of an occupation are also considered in assigning a Skill Level. There are four Skill Levels in the NOC matrix: A: Occupations that usually require university education B: Occupations that usually require college education or apprenticeship training C: Occupations that usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training D: Occupations that usually require on-the-job training Each of these Skill Levels is usually represented by the second digit in NOC codes: A – 0 or 1 B – 2 or 3 C – 4 or 5 D – 6 or 7 Exception: Management OccupationsThe first digit of a NOC code indicates the Skill Type, while the second digit indicates Skill Level. The only exception to this formula is occupations in Skill Type 0: Management occupations. Since there are management occupations in each employment industry, the second digit of all management occupations indicates the industry of the occupation. Example: An information systems manager would be classified as NOC 0213. The first digit, 0, indicates that this is a management position. The second digit, 2, identifies it as a position in the national and applied sciences industry. High-skilled and low-skilled workFor immigration purposes, any occupation classified as Skill Level A or B, or in Skill Type 0 (management occupations) is considered high-skilled work. Any occupation classified as Skill Level C or D is considered low-skilled work. Some immigration programs may also refer to semi-skilled work, which includes all occupation classified as NOC Skill Level A, B, or C, or in Skill Type 0. The easiest way to tell whether your occupation is classified as NOC 0, A, or B is to check the NOC Matrix on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website. However, NOC codes mostly follow a formula: The first digit in a NOC code identifies the Skill Type. There are ten Skill Types (0 to 9) that refer to broad areas of work. For example, Skill Type 2 includes all ‘Natural and applied sciences and related occupations’. The second digit in a NOC code identifies the Skill Level. There are four Skill Levels, and each one is associated with two digits: A (0 and 1), B (2 and 3), C (4 and 5), and D (6 and 7). The Skill Level refers to what kind of education and training is generally necessary for an occupation. For example, Skill Level A occupations usually require a university education. The major exception to this formula is Skill Type 0 – Management occupations, because there are management occupations in every area of work. The first digit of every management occupation is 0, and the second digit refers to the Skill Type. For example, a NOC code starting with 03 refers to a management occupation in health. Major and Minor GroupsSometimes, immigration program guides might refer to NOC Major or Minor Groups. Major Groups refer to the first two digits of a NOC code together. For example, Major Group 31 refers to most occupations in the health industry (Skill Type 3) that generally require university education (Skill Level A). All of these occupations will be assigned a NOC code that begins with the numbers 31. This includes dentists (3113), pharmacists (3131), and nutritionists (3132), among others. Minor Groups refer to the first three digits or a NOC code. They group together similar occupations within each major group. For example, judges (4111) and lawyers (4112) are both in Minor Group 411. Social workers (4152) and family counsellors (4153) are both in Minor Group 415. Notice that the first two digits of each minor group refer to the major group it belongs to. In this example, Major Group 41. Finding Your NOC CodeYou can find your NOC code by searching the NOC matrix either by your industry, or by keywords such as your job title. Be sure to check that the lead statement matches your job description, and that you perform the majority of the duties and responsibilities listed under the NOC code. Pay close attention to the NOC exclusions also. If your occupation seems to match a certain NOC code, but also matches one of the NOC codes listed as an exclusion, you may not claim that occupation. Whichever NOC code you claim, you will need to prove that it is accurate by providing reference letters from your past employers. In the event that your occupations seems to match multiple NOC codes, you must determine which one best fits your experience. Keep in mind that the visa officer reviewing your application will have in-depth knowledge of the NOC matrix. If they determine that your occupations best fits a different NOC code, they may refuse your application. Search the NOC Matrix Ready tostart?Free Immigration AssessmentDiscover your Canadian immigration options! 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What is the purpose of the National Occupational Classification?The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada's national system for describing occupations. You can search the NOC to find where an occupation is classified or to learn about its main duties, educational requirements or other useful information.
What are the two dimensions on which occupations are categorized in Canada's National Occupational Classification NOC system?It is categorized based on two major attributes of jobs, the "Broad Occupational Category" and the "Skill Level", as classification criteria.
What is meant by classification of occupation?classification of occupations means a national document used for recording, collecting, processing, analysing and presenting the data which are needed for monitoring the situation and trends in the labour market.
What if I cant find my NOC?If you cannot find the NOC unit group associated with your occupation using the title job search, you access the NOC matrix via the Hierarchy and structure section to narrow down your research.
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