NOC 20010Engineering managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

NOC 20010 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Engineering managers. 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: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.

Example job titles

•director of engineering research and development
•electrical engineering manager
•engineering department manager
•engineering manager
•production engineering manager
•telecommunications engineering service manager

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Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Engineering Managers are classified under NOC code 20010. This is a highly skilled TEER 0 management occupation that involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the activities of an engineering department, service, or consulting firm. Professionals in this role are employed across diverse sectors, including private industrial firms, manufacturing companies, consulting services, and various levels of government.

To meet the official employment requirements for NOC 20010, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering along with extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience. Additionally, registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required. This occupation is highly eligible for Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled tech and engineering talent.

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 20010 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Engineering managers 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 20010 usually require?

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

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Engineering managers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

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