NOC Canada 2025 List: Find Your Occupation In- Demand List

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is a 5-digit occupational code used to categorize an occupation in the Canadian labour market.

Enquiry Form

Talk to Our Experts

What is the NOC list of Canada?

The National Occupational Classification list is a database developed by the government of Canada categorizing all occupations present in the Canadian labour market.

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

Express Entry: If you want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, you must have skilled work experience in any 1 of the NOC 2021 Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) categories, such as –

TEER 0
TEER 1
TEER 2
TEER 3

Atlantic Immigration Program: If you want to immigrate to Canada through the Atlantic Immigration Program your work experience must be in any of the following –

TEER 0
TEER 1
TEER 2
TEER 3
TEER 4

TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities.

Finding your NOC code and skill level

Management occupations, such as –

Financial Manager
Public relations manager

What should you do if you don’t have NOC?

You should check for other NOC codes if you don’t have a NOC. Select a NOC code that will be relevant to your job.

List of high-demand occupations in Canada

The most in-demand jobs in Canada are listed below. With effect from November 16, 2022, the job codes have been changed to 5-digit unique codes as per NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

NOC Codes Comparison

Job Title	Old NOC Code (2016)	New NOC Code (2021)
Finance Manager	NOC 0111	NOC 10010
HR Manager	NOC 0112	NOC 10011
Engineering Manager	NOC 0211	NOC 20010
Computer and Information Systems Manager	NOC 0213	NOC 20012
Construction Managers	NOC 0711	NOC 70010

How many days will it take to get NOC?

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.

What should you do if your efficiency matches multiple NOC codes?

Is my option to acquire a job impossible as I do not have a license for that NOC?

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.

Skill Levels and Skill Types of a NOC

NOC 2021 Version 1.0 overhauled the Skill Level structure of Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). A new TEER categorization – representing the degree of Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities – has been introduced. A new 5-digit NOC code will be applicable in place of the previous 4-digit codes.

The TEER levels and the broad occupational categories under the new NOC code of Canada are as follows –

NOC 2016 vs NOC 2021 Skill Levels

NOC 2016 Skill Level/Type	NOC 2021 TEER Level
Skill Type 0 (zero) – Management jobs	TEER 0 – Management occupations
Skill Level A – Professional jobs (usually needing a university degree)	TEER 1 – Occupations requiring a university degree
Skill Level B – Technical jobs & skilled trades (college diploma or apprenticeship)	TEER 2 – Occupations requiring a diploma or apprenticeship (2+ years)
Skill Level C – Intermediate jobs (high school & job-specific training)	TEER 3 – Occupations requiring a diploma or apprenticeship (<2 years)
Skill Level D – Labour jobs (on-the-job training)	TEER 4 – Occupations requiring a secondary school diploma or on-the-job training
–	TEER 5 – Occupations requiring no formal education (short-term work demonstration)

NOC 2016 vs NOC 2021 Broad Occupational Categories

NOC 2016 Code	NOC 2016 Category	NOC 2021 Code	NOC 2021 Category
1	Business, finance, and administration occupations	0	Legislative and senior management occupations
2	Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	1	Business, finance, and administration occupations
3	Health occupations	2	Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
4	Occupations in education, law, and social, community & government services	3	Health occupations
5	Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport	4	Occupations in education, law, and social, community & government services
6	Sales and service occupations	5	Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport
7	Trades, transport, and equipment operators and related occupations	6	Sales and service occupations
8	Natural resources, agriculture, and related production occupations	7	Trades, transport, and equipment operators and related occupations
9	Occupations in manufacturing and utilities	8	Natural resources, agriculture, and related production occupations
–	–	9	Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

The first digit of the 5-digit NOC code refers to the occupational category. The second digit is for the TEER categorization. An example of NOC 21233 is given below for reference.

NOC 21233 for Web Designers

Level	2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
NOC 2021 Code	NOC 21233
Title	Web Designers
Broad Occupational Group	2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
TEER	1 – Occupations generally requiring a university degree
Major Group	21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
Sub-Major Group	212 – Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)
Minor Group	2123 – Computer, software, and Web designers and developers

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:

Check your NOC using your job title. The job duties must relate to your current position.
Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence through skilled worker programs and Express Entry Programs. To gain approval, submit a reference letter from current previous employers.

What are some other programs you are eligible for with a NOC?

There are various Canadian immigration programs that require you to apply with an NOC code.

Depending on the skill type of the NOC codes they are:

Express Entry

To be eligible to get a Canada PR visa as a federal skilled worker under the Express Entry system, you must have skilled work experience in any 1 of the following NOC TEER categories –

TEER 0
TEER 1
TEER 2
TEER 3

Atlantic Immigration Program

To be eligible, you must have worked in any 1 of the following –

TEER 0
TEER 1
TEER 2
TEER 3
TEER 4

Provincial Nominee Program

Each of the PNP streams has its own requirements. For example, to be eligible for Ontario PNP Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, you must have experience in either TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Similarly, for British Columbia PNP Skills Immigration, you will be required to have worked in a job that comes under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.

How Can The Gydance Help?

The Gydance is a leading visa consultant in Pakistan, with a proven track record of serving 20,000+ satisfied customers and handling 3,000+ active cases.

Visit Visa: Travel for leisure or business to any part of the world with The Gydance.
Study Visa: Study in globally recognized universities!
Work Visa: Work and settle in the world’s best cities!
Immigration: Your one-stop solution for all your visa and immigration needs.
Permanent Residence: Become a permanent resident and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Our Customized Services:

Profile Evaluation: Based on your unique profile history, we match you with visa eligibility requirements and recommend the visas you should apply for.
Resume Writing: We guide you in creating a resume tailored to meet the standards set by immigration authorities.
Procuring Documents: Assistance with gathering and organizing documents required for your visa application.
Professional Guidance: Support with interview training, English/French language courses, and sample templates for resumes, cover letters, or application forms. We also help with medical or police clearance certificates.
Dedicated Case Officer: A personal consultant to guide you through every step of the process.
Post-Landing Services: Assistance with settling down in your new country after obtaining your visa, with services customized to your needs.

Don’t wait. Begin your visa application today!

Other Important FAQs

Why is the NOC system used?
The NOC (National Occupational Classification) system is used to classify jobs. These jobs are grouped based on:

Job duties
The work a person does

What is an employment reference letter?
An employment reference letter includes the following details needed during the immigration process:

Job title
Salary
Average hours of work per week
Dates of employment
Detailed list of job duties and responsibilities

Where can you get a reference employment letter from?
You can obtain a reference employment letter from your employer.

What if you cannot get a reference letter from your employer?
If you cannot get a reference letter, explain the situation to the visa officer. Provide supporting documents for your NOC code, including a letter explaining why you cannot provide the reference letter.

Why is the NOC used?
The NOC is used for immigration and employment purposes:

For immigration purposes, consult a professional to select the correct NOC code.
Government job boards (like job banks) post jobs using NOC codes, making it easy to search for jobs.

How to immigrate to Canada if my job is at TEER 4 or 5?
If your job falls under TEER 4 or 5 (as per NOC 2021), you can apply through:

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

You may also be able to work in Canada for up to 2 years.

What are NOC major and minor groups? Explain with examples.
Under NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (effective from November 16, 2022):

The first digit represents the broad occupational category.
The second digit represents the TEER level.

Major Group: A 2-digit code representing a broad occupational category (e.g., ‘11’ for Professional Occupations in Business).
Minor Group: A 4-digit code representing a more specific field (e.g., ‘1120’ for Business Professionals).

Example:

NOC 11200 for Human Resources Professionals:
- Major Group: ‘11’
- Minor Group: ‘1120’

NOC 11200 for Human Resources Professionals

Level	1 – Business, finance, and administration occupations
NOC 2021 Code	NOC 11200
Title	Human Resources Professionals
Broad Occupational Group	1 – Business, finance, and administration occupations
TEER	1 – Occupations generally requiring a university degree
Major Group	11 – Professional occupations in finance and business
Sub-Major Group	112 – Professional occupations in business
Minor Group	1120 – Human resources and business service professionals

What is the importance of Canada’s NOC?

National Occupational Classification is very important to Canadian office administrators. The IRCC uses the NOC system to analyze the skill shortage in Canada. The importance of the NOC system of Canada is listed below.

The NOC helps both the Canadian government and employers to choose the right candidate. The NOC system identifies the correct candidate according to the job duties.
The NOC system provides information about each occupation. This information includes job title, description, and responsibilities related to the occupation.
The NOC system is significantly important to the Canadian Immigration Process. You cannot apply for other programs without a NOC code.
NOC skill level identifies the occupation and classifies them based on type and amount of training.