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NOC 33109 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other assisting occupations in support of health services. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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.
Classification
Health
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Definition
Other assisting workers in support of health services provide services and assistance to health care professionals and other health care staff. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, offices of health care professionals, nursing homes, optical retail stores and laboratories, and medical pathology laboratories.
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Overview
NOC 33109, titled "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" under the ESDC NOC 2021 classification, represents a vital category of healthcare support roles in Canada. Classified under TEER 3, this unit group encompasses various technical and clinical support roles, including ophthalmic assistants, sterile processing technicians, optical laboratory technicians, and blood donor clinic assistants. These professionals perform technical duties and provide essential support to healthcare practitioners, helping ensure patient safety, sterilization of medical equipment, and efficient clinical operations.
Employment requirements for NOC 33109 vary depending on the specific specialization. Typically, positions require the completion of secondary school, combined with several months of on-the-job training or a specific college program or certificate, such as in sterile processing or ophthalmic assistance. Because this is a TEER 3 occupation, individuals working in these roles may be eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and targeted healthcare category-based selection draws.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other assisting occupations in support of health services is TEER 3, 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.
Other assisting occupations in support of health services is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other assisting occupations in support of health services 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.