What is NOC and a Skilled Job?

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NOC stands for the National Occupational Classification. It is Canada’s official classification system for occupations.

To determine the skill level of your job, search the NOC for the job title with “main duties” that most closely match your job responsibilities. Every job is classified according to a skill level (“0”, “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” within the NOC Matrix).

Skilled work refers to jobs that are classified as “0”, A” or “B”.

NOC Table

Skill Level DescriptionExample
0Management OccupationCEO, Finance Director, HR Manager
AOccupations that usually require University EducationAccountants, Engineers, Lawyers, Physicians
BOccupations that usually require college education or apprenticeship trainingFinance Supervisor, Paralegal, Sports Coaches, Chefs
COccupations that usually require high school education and/or occupation-specific trainingGeneral Office Worker, Customer Service Representative, Retail Sales
DOn-the-job training is usually provided Cashier, Cleaner, Labourers

Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance to find out the skill level of your job or in identifying the NOC code for your occupation.

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