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We use the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify jobs (occupations). Jobs are grouped based on the type of:

  • job duties
  • work a person does

For immigration purposes, the main job groups are:

Skill Type 0 (zero): management jobs, such as:

  • restaurant managers
  • mine managers
  • shore captains (fishing)

Skill Level A: professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university, such as:

  • doctors
  • dentists
  • architects

Skill Level B: technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice, such as:

  • chefs
  • plumbers
  • electricians

Skill Level C: intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or job-specific training, such as:

  • industrial butchers
  • long-haul truck drivers
  • food and beverage servers

Skill Level D: labour jobs that usually give on-the-job training, such as:

  • fruit pickers
  • cleaning staff
  • oil field workers

Our immigration programs use the NOC to decide if a job or type of work experience meets their eligibility. We consider “skilled” jobs those with NOC Skill Type 0, A or B. We assess jobs against the 2016 version of the NOC.

If you want to apply as a skilled worker, find your job title, code and skill level or type in the NOC.

Find your job title, code and skill type

Use this table to find the NOC information that best matches your jobs:

Disclaimer: This table is for your convenience. If any part conflicts with information on the NOC website, assume that the NOC website is correct.

Enter your job title in the “Filter items” field

As you type words, the table will change to display related words.

Write down the numeric code shown on the left column.

For example: 7253

Write down the NOC title shown on the centre column.

For example: Gas fitters

Write down the skill level or type shown on the right column.

For example: B

Go to the NOC website and search for your NOC using the NOC 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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