The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system used by the Canadian government to assess and classify occupations in the labor market. These occupations have been assessed and classified into several groups in the NOC, which is based on the type of work the worker is doing as well as the worker’s position in those jobs.
As an alternative to job classification based on skill level, the Government of Canada will classify jobs based on the Training, Education, Experience, Responsibilities (TEER) system. .
- The Level 0, A, B, C and D grading system will be replaced by the TEER Category.
- The 4-digit NOC code will be replaced by a 5-digit number.
NIGHT 2016 | NIGHT 2021 |
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Skill type O | TEER 0 |
Skill type A | TEER 1 |
Skill type B | TEER 2 & TEER 3 |
Skill type C | TEER 4 |
Skill type D | TEER 5 |
Statistics Canada argues that the change to the TEER classification system will provide:
- Classify high/low level occupations more accurately;
- There is a greater focus on the education and experience required to work in a certain profession.
Category TEER
TEER 0 |
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TEER 1 |
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TEER 2 |
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TEER 3 |
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TEER 4 |
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TEER 5 |
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How to use the NOC system when making a settlement application?
- If you want to immigrate under the Express Entry program: Your experience must be TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 (formerly NOC 0, A, B).
- If you want to immigrate under the AIPP (Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program): Your experience must be TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (formerly NOC 0, A, B or C).
- If your experience is only TEER 5 (formerly NOC D): You can apply under the Provincial Nominee (Provincial Nominee) format.
Going into each specific settlement line will still have a lot of details to learn that you will need the advice of experts. I hope you find out and choose the program that best suits your work experience in accordance with NOC standards to make your dream of immigrating to Canada soon come true.