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NOC 43204 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces. 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.
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Definition
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
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Overview
NOC 43204, categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 as "Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces," includes non-commissioned personnel who operate military equipment, weapons, and tactical vehicles. These professionals perform vital duties across infantry, artillery, armored, and air defence units. They participate in combat operations, search and rescue missions, peacekeeping initiatives, and disaster relief efforts, ensuring national security and operational readiness.
To work in this TEER 3 occupation, individuals must complete basic military training followed by specialized occupational training specific to their branch of service. Enlistment in the Canadian Armed Forces generally requires Canadian citizenship, though permanent residents may be eligible under specific pathways. For Canadian immigration purposes, valid work experience in this NOC category may align with certain economic immigration pathways, such as Express Entry or provincial streams, provided all IRCC eligibility requirements are met.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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.
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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 — Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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.