National occupation classification code which is frequently termed as NOC code list; is the means by which government of Canda classifies work experience of Express Entry applicants.

To simply understand, your occupation will be assigned as particular NOC code for the immigration purpose in Canada.

As mentioned in the official website of a government of Canada for Express Entry programs, National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify jobs (occupations). Jobs are grouped based on the type of:

• job duties
• work a person does

For immigration purposes, the main job groups are:

• Skill Type 0 (zero): management jobs, such as:
  • restaurant managers
  • mine managers
  • shore captains (fishing)
• Skill Level A: professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university, such as:
  • doctors
  • dentists
  • architects
• Skill Level B: technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice, such as:
  • chefs
  • plumbers
  • electricians
• Skill Level C: intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or job-specific training, such as:
  • industrial butchers
  • long-haul truck drivers
  • food and beverage servers
• Skill Level D: labour jobs that usually give on-the-job training, such as:
  • fruit pickers
  • cleaning staff
  • oil field worker

If you want to apply as a skilled worker, find your job title, code and skill level or type in the NOC.

In this article, you can find complete NOC code list for Canada Express Entry Immigration process.

It is very important to understand NOC code list if you are applying for the permanent resident. The selection of the NOC code is the major decision for the process of Canada immigration.

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Frequently Asked Question About NOC Code List

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What is NOC code list?

National Occupation Classification (NOC) code is the four digits numeric code assigned to identify the job description and occupation that you hold in the Canadian labor market.

Why does NOC code is important?

NOC code is very important because NOC code that you choose must correctly match to your work experience while applying Canadian permanent resident. Otherwise, your application might be void if in case, NOC you choose does not match with your work experience.

How to choose NOC code?

The description of the lead statement of NOC code must meet the work experience that you have shown. You must perform most of the duties listed for the occupation.

Always choose the NOC code for which you can back up with employment documentation.

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Find Your NOC Code List 

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Find Your NOC Code in alphabetic order.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

Occupation starting with Letter: A

NOC	Occupation
0632	Accommodation Service Managers
6313	Accommodation, Travel, Tourism and Related Services Supervisors
1311	Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
5135	Actors and Comedians
1241	Administrative Assistants
1221	Administrative Officers
0421	Administrators – Post-Secondary Education and Vocational
0124	Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Managers
2146	Aerospace Engineers
2222	Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors
8252	Agricultural Service Contractors, Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
2123	Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists
8252	Agricultural Service Contractors, Farm Supervisors, and Specialized Livestock Workers
2271	Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors
2272	Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations
2244	Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors
7315	Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
3124	Allied Primary Health Practitioners
3213	Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians
5231	Announcers and Other Broadcasters
7332	Appliance Servicers and Repairers
2151	Architects
2251	Architectural Technologists and Technicians
0212	Architecture and Science Managers
5113	Archivists
5244	Artisans and Craftpersons
1314	Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers
5251	Athletes
5225	Audio and Video Recording Technicians
3141	Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
5121	Authors and Writers
7321	Automotive Service Technicians, Truck Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers

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Occupation starting with Letter: B

NOC	Occupation
0122	Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers
6332	Bakers
2221	Biological Technologists and Technicians
2121	Biologists and Related Scientists
7234	Boilermakers
7281	Bricklayers
5224	Broadcast Technicians
4163	Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants
6331	Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers – retail and wholesale

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