The process of Canada immigration begins with navigating through the Canada NOC list, which means choosing the right National Occupational Classification (NOC) for your application. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s recognized system of organizing and defining occupations for candidates seeking Canada immigration. The system assigns a unique four-digit code and job duties to every occupation as per the Canadian labor market requirements. The NOC plays a pivotal role in helping applicants know the demand of their occupations in the Skilled worker Canada list.
The National Occupation Classification is recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Candidates are required claim a NOC code before you submitting their application in the Canada express entry for the economic immigration.
Effective 01 January, 2015, following occupation are eligible to apply under the new Express Entry Program.
NOC O Group Occupation List - Management Occupations (Skill level A)
011 Administrative services managers
012 Managers in financial and business services
013 Managers in communication (except broadcasting)
021 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems
041 Managers in public administration
042 Managers in education and social and community services
043 Managers in public protection services
051 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport
062 Retail and wholesale trade managers
063 Managers in food service and accommodation
065 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
071 Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance
073 Managers in transportation
081 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
082 Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquacultureure
091 Managers in manufacturing and utilities
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NOC A Group Occupation List - (Occupations Usually Require University Education)
111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals
112 Human resources and business service professionals
211 Physical science professionals
212 Life science professionals
213 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers
215 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors
216 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
217 Computer and information systems professionals
311 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians
312 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals
313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists
314 Therapy and assessment professionals
411 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries
415 Social and community service professionals
416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers
511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators
512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals
513 Creative and performing artists
NOC B Group Occupation List - (Occupations Usually Require College Education or Apprenticeship Training)
121 Administrative services supervisors
122 Administrative and regulatory occupations
124 Office administrative assistants - general, legal and medical
125 Court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers
131 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations
221 Technical occupations in physical sciences
222 Technical occupations in life sciences
223 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering
224 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering
225 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology
226 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers
227 Transportation officers and controllers
228 Technical occupations in computer and information systems
321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
322 Technical occupations in dental health care
323 Other technical occupations in health care
421 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services