If you are immigrating to Canada for a job opportunity and as a skilled worker in your application, you will need to define your NOC occupational code at some point. IRCC uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to group applicants into the following type: A new NOC 2021 system was introduced this year, but will not be introduced until November 2022. After finding your NOC code by following the instructions below, you can use Statistics Canada`s lookup table to find out what your code will look like once these changes are made. The second digit of your new NOC code determines your TEER code. TEER codes 0, 1, 2 and 3 are eligible for express entry. For Canadian immigration purposes, your actual job title is not important in determining your NOC code. Instead, your work experience should align with the guiding principle, and you should have completed most of the tasks and responsibilities listed. Your work experience may therefore fall under a few different NOC codes, or your official job title may be linked to a NOC code that does not really match your experience. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a nationally recognized and standardized system that assigns a four-digit code and job description to each occupation in the Canadian labour market. Choosing the right NOC code is one of the most important parts of your immigration application.

If you claim a NOC code that does not really match your work experience, your application may be rejected or returned to you. It`s up to you to make sure that you select the correct NOC code and have the documentation to prove it. Each NOC code is associated with a job title, a policy statement, and a list of key tasks and responsibilities. Also pay particular attention to NOC exclusions. If your occupation corresponds to a particular NOC code, but also to one of the NOC codes listed as an exclusion, you cannot claim that occupation. Whatever NOC code you claim, you will need to prove that it is correct by providing letters of recommendation from your former employers. If your occupations match more than one NOC code, you need to determine which one best suits your experience. Keep in mind that the visa officer reviewing your application has in-depth knowledge of the NOC matrix. If they feel your occupations best fit another NOC code, they can reject your application. Search the NOC matrix The main groups together designate the first two digits of a NOC code. For example, Major Group 31 refers to most health occupations (skill type 3) that generally require higher education (skill level A).

All of these occupations are assigned a NOC code beginning with the digits 31. These include dentists (3113), pharmacists (3131) and nutritionists (3132). The first digit of a NOC code indicates the type of skill, while the second digit indicates the skill level. The only exception to this formula concerns occupations of qualification type 0: management occupations. Since there are management positions in all employment sectors, the second digit of all management occupations indicates the sector of the occupation. Subgroups refer to the first three digits or a NOC code. They group similar occupations within each major group. For example, judges (4111) and lawyers (4112) both belong to subgroup 411. Social workers (4152) and family counsellors (4153) are both in subgroup 415.

Note that the first two digits of each group of children refer to the main group to which they belong. In this example, the major group is 41. The NOC assigns a code called the NOC code to each occupation in the Canadian labour market using the NOC matrix. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses NOC codes to assess each immigration applicant`s work experience. Whenever immigrant candidates are asked to indicate their work experience, they must do so by providing the NOC code that best suits their experience. Some economic immigration flows are even limited to applicants with experience in occupations identified by specific NOC codes. It is therefore extremely important that you, as the applicant, understand how the NOC codes work. NOC minor groups: The first three digits of a NOC code are called secondary groups. Within each major group, they grouped comparable occupations. For example, judges (4111) and lawyers (4112) both belong to subgroup 411. Subgroup 415 includes both social workers (4152) and family counsellors (4153). It should be noted that the first two numbers of each subgroup correspond to the main group to which it belongs.

Main group 41 in this case. The NOC organizes occupations by assigning them both a skill type and a skill level. Normally, the skill type is identified by the first digit of the NOC code and the skill level by the second digit. Canadian immigration programs generally refer to high-skilled or low-skilled occupations. This is the NOC code proficiency level assigned to the occupation. Earlier this year, IRCC announced that it would be making major changes to the NOC code system in 2022. The revised NOC codes for 2021 will be implemented by the end of 2022 and will most likely affect Express Entry and PNP candidates, particularly those in NOC B skill level positions. Each of these skill levels is usually represented by the second digit of NOC codes: *Please note that the traditional 4-digit format of NOC codes will be replaced by a new 5-digit format in 2022.

This new coding method is more adaptable than the previous one, so other groups of units can be added in the future if necessary. In Canada, we use the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify jobs. Tasks are grouped according to the type of work items or the work performed by a person. Often, an immigrant needs to know their NOC code, which corresponds to their job for a visa application. Learn more about your NOC code below! The first digit of most NOC codes indicates the type of qualification of the occupation. The second digit of a NOC code identifies the skill level. There are four skill levels, each linked to two digits: A (0 and 1), B (2 and 3), C (4 and 5) and D (6 and 7). Skill level refers to the type of education and training required for an occupation in general.