(2020) Latest Demand List- Canada’s National Occupational Classification

Being part of the demand list of Canada is the most critical aspect of receiving of Canadian PR visa. Over 80% of visa rejection happens because the applicant chose the wrong occupation code.

The IRCC doesn’t evaluate a profile based on the job designation. It goes by the roles you perform(ed) at your job. Since there are over 300+ occupations that are listed in Canada’s National Occupational Classification list, finding the right code is key to get the visa successfully.

1. What is the NOC list of Canada?

The National Occupational Classification list is a database that is developed by the government of Canada to categorize every possible occupation that is facing a shortage in Canada.

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2. Which occupations are in demand in Canada?

While the NOC has over 200 occupations, we are listing out the top categories based upon their major skill level.

3. What is the NOC code of Canada?

When a particular occupation is categorized within the NOC system, it contains a 4-digit code.

This is known as the National Occupational Classification system code or the NOC code.

Many different Canadian organizations use these NOC codes, which help them out in developing several recruitment strategies, Canadian immigration, and in conducting analysis and research.

4. What is the skill type or level of your NOC?

Several Canadian immigration programs are targeted towards prospective immigrants who have working experience at a certain NOC skill level. The NOC system divides these occupations into five different types of skill levels:

1. NOC skill level 0
2. NOC skill level A
3. NOC skill level B
4. NOC skill level C
5. NOC skill level D

In the Canadian immigration, the skilled work experience is the working experience which is obtained at NOC skill level 0, A, or B. the work experience which is obtained at NOC skill levels C or D is considered to be intermediate or low skilled working experience.

5. How do you find your NOC code and skill level?

You can find the NOC code for your occupation by following the below steps:

1. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada or IRCC have designed a specific tool that makes finding your NOC code very quickly
2. All you have to do is head over to the online portal of the IRCC and go to the “find your NOC code” search tool.
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4. With this tool, you can effortlessly search for your job title by using words until you find a correct match.
5. When you choose a NOC code, the most crucial detail you have to keep in mind is that the responsibilities and duties which are listed on the NOC database should match the responsibilities and duties you have performed while you held that position.
6. The most challenging aspect of finding the NOC is most of the time, and the job title does not relate to the given details.
7. 6. So, it is best suggested to consult an immigration consultant or a visa case office to check and ensure all your responsibilities and duties match to those of the NOC code, which you have claimed.

Consultants will also consider the job title, salary, related education, etc., in order to check if your NOC code selection is valid or not.

6. How to identify your correct NOC?

Most of the Canadian programs for economic immigration, including the Express Entry Programs, make use of the National Occupational Classification or NOC system for assessing the immigrant’s working experience, employment requirements, and job offer

Your National Occupational Classification code or the NOC code is the number of the job that is listed under the official classification system of Canada

• You are required to check your NOC using your job title, followed by job duties that best relate to your current position.
• In case you apply for the Canadian Permanent Residence through the Skilled Worker Program, including the Express Entry programs, you would have to submit a letter of reference from your current and previous employers.

7. What is so important about Canada's NOC?

The IRCC uses the National Occupational Classification primarily to classify the skills shortage in Canada. One of the primary ways it chooses it to differentiate the occupations based upon the Skill Level.

• The NOC helps both the Canadian government and employers are choosing the right candidate for the given roles or the job duties mentioned.
• Apart from categorizing the occupations of high demand, the NOC systems help by providing information about each of these occupations, which includes job titles, descriptions of responsibilities and duties which are related to that occupation, and the training that the person requires before they work in that particular occupation.
• The NOC is significant in the Canada immigration process. Be it through the FSW program or the Nominee programs, and you will have to find out your NOC and mention it in your application. Without doing so,you can't proceed with the application.
• The NOC skill level identifies the occupations and differentiates them by the type and amount of training and education, which is generally required to perform the several duties of that particular occupation.

8. How many NOC codes are there?

The responsibilities and complexity of the occupation are also considered when the skill level is assigned. There are four skill levels in the matrix of the National Occupational Classification list.

1. Skill A- occupations which generally require an education from a university
2. Skill B- occupations which generally require apprenticeship training or a college education
3. Skill C- occupations which usually require occupation specific training and/or secondary school
4. Skill D- occupations which generally requires training on the job

Each of these skill levels is generally represented by the second digit when it comes to the NOC codes. These digits are:

A - 0 or 1, B – 2 or 3, C – 4 or 5, D – 6 or 7

9. What do you do if you don’t have NOC?

In case you do not have the National Occupational Classification or the NOC code, you can check a code that is relatively similar to your job description or job duties.

10. How many days will it take to get NOC?

It is a matter of few hours to understand a proper NOC. With Kansas Overseas Careers, you can find out your NOC through our Initial Evaluation service within 3-4 hours (exclusive services) or maximum before 48 hours (regular service).

You can contact our Canada immigration experts who would guide you with the needed information in this regards.

You can reach out to our consultant on 1800-102-0109 or write to [email protected] in order to understand your NOC under the given top in-demand occupations.