NOC 51111Authors and writers (except technical)

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

NOC 51111 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Authors and writers (except technical). 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: No

Classification

Art, culture, recreation & sport

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Definition

Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers
Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
Content writers (non-technical)
Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.
Copywriters
Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.
Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.

Example job titles

•advertising copywriter
•copywriter
•essayist
•interactive media writer
•literary writer
•novelist
•playwright
•poet

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Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, NOC 51111 classifies authors and writers (except technical). Classified under TEER 1, professionals in this category plan, research, and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, and other non-technical literary works. Common job titles include novelist, copywriter, screenwriter, playwright, and essayist. This unit group strictly excludes technical writers, who are classified separately under NOC 51112.

Employment requirements for NOC 51111 typically include a university degree in creative writing, English, journalism, or a related discipline, or a demonstrated portfolio of creative writing ability. As a TEER 1 occupation, NOC 51111 is eligible for major Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 51111 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Authors and writers (except technical) 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 51111 usually require?

Authors and writers (except technical) 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.

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