NOC 63202Bakers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

NOC 63202 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Bakers. 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.

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

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Bakers prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors are included in this unit group. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Bake mixed doughs and batters
Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods
Ensure quality of products meets established standards
Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
Purchase baking supplies
May oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
May hire, train and supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.

Example job titles

•baker
•baker apprentice
•bakery supervisor
•bread baker
•head baker

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Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification system, Bakers are categorized under NOC code 63202 with a TEER 3 status. This classification makes skilled bakers eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system (under the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs) as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the standard duties of a baker include preparing doughs and batters, baking various goods, frosting and decorating cakes, and purchasing baking supplies. To meet the employment requirements for NOC 63202, candidates typically must complete secondary school and either a college baking program, a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or possess several years of commercial baking experience.

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 63202 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Bakers 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.

What education or training does NOC 63202 usually require?

Bakers 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.

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