The National Occupation Classification system is a four-digit occupational code used to categorize an occupation. Read more
The National Occupational Classification list is a database that is developed by the government of Canada. It categorizes all occupations in the country present in the Canadian labor market.
Express Entry: If you want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry you must be grouped in must be skill type 0, A or B.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot: If you want to immigrate to Canada through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot your work experience must be skill type/level 0, A, B, or C.
This job category is for managerial jobs like:
This job category is for specialists with a relevant degree like:
This type is for skilled trade workers like:
These jobs can be availed by professionals with just a high school qualification:
The most demanding jobs in Canada are listed below.
NOC Code |
Job Title |
0111 |
Finance Manager |
0112 |
HR Manager |
0211 |
Project Manager |
0213 |
Computer and Information Systems Manager |
0711 |
Constructions Managers |
1111 |
Financial Auditors and Accountants |
1112 |
Financial and Investment Analyst |
1114 |
Financial Officers |
1211 |
Supervisor, General Officer, and Administrative Support Workers |
1414 |
Receptionists |
2133 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineer |
2175 |
Web Designers and Developers |
3012 |
Registered Nurse |
4163 |
Business Development Officers |
6222 |
Merchandiser |
6411 |
Sales Associate |
7312 |
Heavy-duty Mechanic |
7327 |
Welder |
7425 |
Flying Crews |
7511 |
Transport Truck Drivers |
7521 |
Heavy Equipment Operators |
7611 |
Construction Trade Helpers and Labourers |
It will take 3-4 hours to get a NOC through initial evaluation services. It will take 48 hours to get the NOC at the most.
Apply under the NOC your work experience related closest to. You will not be refused if you don't have a license, but it is very common to have issues when the description of your duties does not match your NOC. Your best option would be to contact an immgration consultancy who will guide you correctly.
NOC skill level identifies occupations by the extent and type of education. Different NOC skill levels are listed below.
Skill Level |
Job Opportunities |
Skill level zero (0) |
IT Managers, Marketing Managers, HR Managers, Financial Managers, Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers |
Skill level A |
Doctors, Dentists, Architects |
Skill Level B |
Chefs, Plumbers, Electricians |
Skill level C |
Industrial butchers, Long haul truck drivers, Food and beverage servers |
Skill Level D |
Fruit Pickers, Cleaning staff, Oil field workers. |
NOC skill type identifies different industries of the occupation. Various kinds of NOC skill types are discussed below.
Skill Type |
Job Opportunity |
Skill type 0 |
Management occupation |
Skill type 1 |
Business, finance, and administration occupations |
Skill type 2 |
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Skill type 3 |
Health occupations. |
Skill type 4 |
Occupation in education, law, and social, community, and government services |
Skill type 5 |
Occupation in art, culture, and relation in sports |
Skill type 6 |
Sales and service occupations |
Skill type 7 |
Trades, transports, and equipment operators and related occupations |
Skill type 8 |
Natural resources, agriculture, and related production occupations |
Skill type 9 |
Occupation and manufacturing in utilities. |
The first digit of most NOC codes refers to the skill type of the job.
National occupational classification Code or NOC code is just a number. You can identify your correct NOC by searching in the NOC database. Follow the steps to find your correct NOC:
There are various programs you are eligible for with a NOC code.
Depending on the skill type of the NOC codes they are :
It is essential to add that you can get permanent citizenship in Canada with skill type 0, A, and B NOC applications.
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The NOC system is used to classify the jobs. These jobs are grouped based on the type of:
You can get a reference employment letter from your employer.
NOC is used for immigration and job purposes.
If your job is skill level C or D
NOC major groups are the numbers that refer to the first two digits of a NOC code together.
Example: Major group 31 refers to an occupation in health ministry (skill type 3). It generally requires university education (skill level A). All the NOC codes of these jobs begin with 31. Such as dentists(3113), pharmacists ( 3131), nutritionists (3132) etc.
NOC minor groups are the numbers that refer to the first three digits of a NOC code. They pair within a major group.
Example: Both judges (4111) and lawyers (4112) are in a minor group 411. The first two digits belong to the major group 41.
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