NOC 41404Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

NOC 41404 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers. 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.

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

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer health care policies and programs. They are employed by government departments and agencies, consulting establishments, universities, research institutes, hospitals, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assist in developing government health policy by reviewing relevant literature, conducting interviews, collecting and analysing statistical data, and providing advice to senior managers and officials on issues such as health promotion, regulation, standards and financing
Design and implement health projects or programs
Maintain, update and manage health information databases
Compile and analyse statistical information provided by private and public health care institutions and organizations and produce reports
Monitor and evaluate health care programs operated by government departments and agencies or private organizations
Assess compliance with health standards and identify remedial action if necessary
Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs
Provide consulting services to clients in private establishments or government departments or agencies
Respond to internal and external program and policy information requests
Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents to provide information to association or organization members or the general public
Present the views of an association or organization to politicians, government officials, the media or the general public.
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers may specialize in a particular area of health policy development, research or program administration such as addiction research.

Example job titles

•child health care programs planning officer
•drug and alcohol abuse consultant
•health care consultant
•health care planner
•health policy research analyst
•health promotion program officer
•health services researcher
•mental health programs consultant

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 41404 represents Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers. This occupation is classified under TEER Category 1, which represents professional jobs that typically require a university degree. Professionals in this unit group are employed by government departments, regional health authorities, research institutes, professional associations, and consulting firms to conduct research, compile data, and design programs aimed at optimizing healthcare delivery and public health policies.

Key duties under NOC 41404 include analyzing healthcare data, evaluating existing healthcare programs, advising government and health officials on policy issues, and preparing reports, briefs, and research papers. To meet the employment requirements for this classification, candidates generally need a bachelor's degree in social sciences, health administration, health sciences, or a related field. For certain research or consulting positions, a master's or doctoral degree is highly preferred or mandatory.

Since NOC 41404 belongs to TEER Category 1, skilled workers in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian permanent residency programs managed under the Express Entry system, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, 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.

Commonly confused codes

41403Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 41404 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 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.

What education or training does NOC 41404 usually require?

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 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.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 41404?

Applicants most often mix up 41404 with 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

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