NOC 42201Social and community service workers

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 42201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Social and community service workers. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, 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

Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and needs
Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning
Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals
Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients' behavioural changes and responses to interventions
Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions
Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community
Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress
Mobilise and coordinate volunteer resources and activities for a range of organizations such as human service agencies, health care facilities, arts and sports centres, etc.
May maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
May supervise social service support workers and volunteers.

Example job titles

•Aboriginal outreach worker
•addictions worker
•child and youth worker
•community development worker
•community service worker
•crisis intervention worker
•developmental service worker
•drop-in centre worker

Express Entry category draws

NOC 42201 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.

Latest draw: June 25, 2026
CRS cut-off: 475
Invitations: 4,000

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Social and community service workers are classified under code 42201. This occupation falls under TEER category 2, making it eligible for key Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). These professionals play a vital role in administering and implementing social assistance programs and community services across Canada.

Typical duties for individuals in this occupation include interviewing clients to assess their needs, advising clients on social assistance and community resources, and assisting in the evaluation of social service programs. To qualify under this classification, individuals generally require a college diploma in social work, child and youth care, or a related social science discipline, or equivalent experience. Employment is commonly found in social service agencies, group homes, correctional facilities, and government departments.

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 42201 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Social and community service workers is TEER 2, 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 42201 usually require?

Social and community service workers is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Do category-based Express Entry draws cover NOC 42201?

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.