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NOC 41300 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Social workers. 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.
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 41300 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Social Workers are classified under NOC code 41300. This occupation falls under TEER Category 1, which requires a university degree. Social workers in Canada assist individuals, families, groups, and communities to develop the skills and resources needed to resolve personal and social problems. They are employed in various settings, including hospitals, community health centres, mental health clinics, school boards, and government departments.
To immigrate to Canada or practice as a social worker under NOC 41300, candidates must meet specific academic and licensing requirements. A bachelor's or master's degree in social work is mandatory, alongside supervised practical training. Crucially, social work is a regulated profession in Canada; provincial or territorial registration with a regulatory body is required to practice. For immigration, qualified professionals can leverage Express Entry pathways like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target in-demand health and social services occupations.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Social workers 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.
Social workers 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 — Social workers 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.