NOC 00011Senior government managers and officials

TEER 0 — Management occupations

NOC 00011 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Senior government managers and officials. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Legislative & senior management

0 › 00 › 000 › 0001

Definition

Senior government managers and officials plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the major activities of municipal or regional governments or of provincial, territorial or federal departments, boards, agencies or commissions. They establish the direction to be taken by these organizations in accordance with legislation and policies made by elected representatives or legislative bodies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Establish objectives for the organization in accordance with government legislation and policy, formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures alone or in conjunction with senior government committees
Advise elected representatives on policy questions and refer major policy matters to these representatives for final decision
Recommend, review, evaluate and approve documents, briefs and reports submitted by middle managers and senior staff members
Coordinate department activities with other senior government managers and officials
Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs or budgets
Allocate human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
Establish financial and administrative controls.

Example job titles

•assistant deputy minister
•chief administrative officer - regional municipality
•chief statistician - government services
•city administrator
•deputy minister
•director general - government services
•executive director - government services
•high commissioner

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Overview

NOC 00011 covers Senior Government Managers and Officials under Canada's NOC 2021 system. These highly skilled professionals plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the major activities of federal, provincial, or municipal government departments, boards, agencies, or commissions. Classified as a TEER 0 occupation, individuals in this category establish organizational direction in accordance with legislation and policy decisions, managing operations through subordinate middle managers. Common job titles include deputy minister, assistant deputy minister, and city administrator.

To qualify for NOC 00011 roles, candidates typically require a university degree in social sciences, law, business administration, or a related discipline, alongside extensive experience as a middle manager in public or private administration. Because TEER 0 occupations are highly valued under Canada's economic immigration systems, skilled workers in this category may be eligible for programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) managed through Express Entry, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 00011 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Senior government managers and officials is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 00011 usually require?

Senior government managers and officials is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.