National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021)

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 is a Canadian system used to classify occupations. It provides a standardized way to describe the duties, responsibilities, and skills required for thousands of jobs across Canada. This system is crucial for various government programs, including immigration, as it helps assess eligibility for economic immigration streams. The NOC 2021 structure categorizes occupations into broad occupational categories, major groups, minor groups, and unit groups, each with a unique code.

Developed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Statistics Canada, the NOC 2021 system is regularly updated to reflect changes in the labour market. Understanding your NOC code is vital for job searching, career planning, and applying for immigration to Canada, as many programs require candidates to have experience in specific NOC 2021 unit groups. Each occupation profile outlines the typical tasks, work settings, and essential training, education, or experience needed.