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NOC 31121 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Dietitians and nutritionists. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, 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.
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Definition
Dietitians and nutritionists assess nutrition related issues of individuals and groups and develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease. They manage food and nutrition service systems, and plan health promotion programs. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, home health-care agencies and extended care facilities, community health centres, the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, educational institutions, and government and sports organizations, or they may work as private consultants.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 31121 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Dietitians and Nutritionists are classified under NOC code 31121. This occupation belongs to TEER Category 1, making it eligible for prominent Canadian economic immigration pathways, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program within the Express Entry system, and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this category play a crucial role in the Canadian healthcare sector by designing, implementing, and supervising nutritional and food service programs to improve public health and manage clinical conditions.
To qualify under NOC 31121, strict educational and licensing requirements must be met. Dietitians require a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field, complemented by supervised practical training. Registration with a provincial regulatory body is mandatory for dietitians in all provinces. For nutritionists, registration is officially required in Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, while other provinces may not mandate licensing. Standard duties include assessing the nutritional status of patients, designing personalized dietary plans, and administering institutional food service systems.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Dietitians and nutritionists is TEER 1, 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.
Dietitians and nutritionists is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Dietitians and nutritionists is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.