national occupational classification (NOC CODE)

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 Transition to National Occupational Classification 2021

On November 16, 2022, we switched to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Find information for the previous version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC 2016).

We use the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) based on the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) they require.

TEER Occupation types

Examples TEER 0 Management occupations Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
Financial managers TEER 1 Occupations that usually require a university degree 

Financial advisors
Software engineers TEER 2 

Occupations that usually require

• a college diploma
• apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or
• supervisory occupations

Computer network and web technicians

Medical laboratory technologists  TEER 3

Occupations that usually require

• a college diploma
• apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or
• more than 6 months of on-the-job training

Bakers
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants  TEER 4

Occupations that usually require

• a high school diploma, or
• several weeks of on-the-job training

Home child care providers

Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers  TEER 5Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education Landscaping and grounds maintenance laborer's
Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors

You can view the full list of occupation classifications under NOC 2021 on the ESDC site. Choose “NOC 2021” from the drop-down menu to search for your occupation.

Find your job title, code and TEER

Use this table to find the NOC 2021 information that best matches your job.

This table is for reference only. If any part conflicts with information on the NOC website, assume that the NOC website is correct.

1. Enter your job title in the “Filter items” field.
   • As you type words, the table will change to display related entries.

1. Write down the numeric code shown in the center column.
   • For example: 72536.

1. Write down the title shown in the right column.
   • For example: Gas fitters.

1. Write down the TEER category shown in the left column.
   • For example: 4.

1. Go to the NOC website, choose version NOC 2021 Version 1.0, and search for your NOC using the title or numeric code.
   • Make sure the main duties listed match what you did at your job.
   • If they don’t, you’ll need to find a different job title with duties that match yours.