Explore Careers by Occupation - List of Occupations
Working in Canada provides detailed information such as job opportunities, wages, job prospects, and skill requirements and more, based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The NOC is Canada's national system to classify and describe all occupations across the country.
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NOC 0 - Management occupations
- 00 - Senior Management Occupations
- 001 - Legislators and Senior Management
- 001 - Legislators and Senior Management
- 01 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Business, Finance and Administration
- 011 - Administrative Services Managers
- 012 - Managers in Financial and Business Services
- 013 - Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting)
- 011 - Administrative Services Managers
- 02 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences
- 021 - Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems
- 021 - Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems
- 03 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Health
- 031 - Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
- 031 - Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
- 04 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Social Science, Education, Governement Service and Religion
- 041 - Managers in Public Administration
- 041 - Managers in Public Administration
- 05 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- 051 - Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- 051 - Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- 06 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Sales and Service
- 061 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
- 062 - Managers in Retail Trade
- 063 - Managers in Food Service and Accommodation
- 064 - Managers in Protective Service
- 065 - Managers in Other Services
- 061 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
- 07 - Middle and Other Management Occupations in Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators
- 071 - Managers in Construction and Transportation
- 072 - Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
- 071 - Managers in Construction and Transportation
- 08 - Middle and Other Management Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
- 081 - Managers in Primary Production (Except Agriculture)
- 081 - Managers in Primary Production (Except Agriculture)
- 09 - Middle and Other Management Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
- 091 - Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities
- 091 - Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities
NOC 1 - Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
- 11 - Professional Occupations in Business and Finance
- 111 - Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
- 112 - Human Resources and Business Service Professionals
- 111 - Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
- 12 - Skilled Administrative and Business Occupations
- 121 - Clerical Supervisors
- 122 - Administrative and Regulatory Occupations
- 123 - Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations
- 124 - Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists
- 121 - Clerical Supervisors
- 14 - Clerical Occupations
- 141 - Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills
- 142 - Office Equipment Operators
- 143 - Finance and Insurance Clerks
- 144 - Administrative Support Clerks
- 145 - Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks
- 146 - Mail and Message Distribution Occupations
- 147 - Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations
- 141 - Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills
NOC 2 - Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
- 21 - Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences
- 211 - Physical Science Professionals
- 212 - Life Science Professionals
- 213 - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers
- 214 - Other Engineers
- 215 - Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors
- 216 - Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries
- 217 - Computer and Information Systems Professionals
- 211 - Physical Science Professionals
- 22 - Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences
- 221 - Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences
- 222 - Technical Occupations in Life Sciences
- 223 - Technical Occupations in Civil, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- 224 - Technical Occupations in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- 225 - Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping
- 226 - Other Technical Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
- 227 - Transportation Officers and Controllers
- 228 - Technical Occupations in Computer and Information Systems
- 221 - Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences
NOC 3 - Health Occupations
- 31 - Professional Occupations in Health
- 311 - Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
- 312 - Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals
- 313 - Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists
- 314 - Therapy and Assessment Professionals
- 315 - Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses
- 311 - Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
- 32 - Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health
- 321 - Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
- 322 - Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care
- 323 - Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental)
- 321 - Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
- 34 - Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
- 341 - Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
- 341 - Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
NOC 4 - Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
- 41 - Professional Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Services and Religion
- 411 - Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries
- 412 - University Professors and Assistants
- 413 - College and Other Vocational Instructors
- 414 - Secondary and Elementary School Teachers and Educational Counsellors
- 415 - Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Clergy and Probation Officers
- 416 - Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants
- 411 - Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries
- 42 - Paraprofessional Occupations in Law, Social Services, Education and Religion
- 421 - Paralegals, Social Services Workers and Occupations in Education and Religion, n.e.c.
- 421 - Paralegals, Social Services Workers and Occupations in Education and Religion, n.e.c.
NOC 5 - Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- 51 - Professional Occupations in Art and Culture
- 511 - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
- 512 - Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals
- 513 - Creative and Performing Artists
- 511 - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
- 52 - Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- 521 - Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries
- 522 - Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
- 523 - Announcers and Other Performers
- 524 - Creative Designers and Craftspersons
- 525 - Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations
- 521 - Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries
NOC 6 - Sales and Service Occupations
- 62 - Skilled Sales and Service Occupations
- 621 - Sales and Service Supervisors
- 622 - Technical Sales Specialists, Wholesale Trade
- 623 - Insurance and Real Estate Sales Occupations and Buyers
- 624 - Chefs and Cooks
- 625 - Butchers and Bakers
- 626 - Police Officers and Firefighters
- 627 - Technical Occupations in Personal Service
- 621 - Sales and Service Supervisors
- 64 - Intermediate Sales and Service Occupations
- 641 - Sales Representatives, Wholesale Trade
- 642 - Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks
- 643 - Occupations in Travel and Accommodation
- 644 - Tour and Recreational Guides and Casino Occupations
- 645 - Occupations in Food and Beverage Service
- 646 - Other Occupations in Protective Service
- 647 - Childcare and Home Support Workers
- 648 - Other Occupations in Personal Service
- 641 - Sales Representatives, Wholesale Trade
- 66 - Elemental Sales and Service Occupations
- 661 - Cashiers
- 662 - Other Sales and Related Occupations
- 664 - Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
- 665 - Security Guards and Related Occupations
- 666 - Cleaners
- 667 - Other Occupations in Travel, Accommodation, Amusement and Recreation
- 668 - Other Elemental Service Occupations
- 661 - Cashiers
NOC 7 - Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
- 72 - Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators
- 721 - Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers
- 722 - Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations
- 723 - Machinists and Related Occupations
- 724 - Electrical Trades and Telecommunication Occupations
- 725 - Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters
- 726 - Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
- 727 - Carpenters and Cabinetmakers
- 728 - Masonry and Plastering Trades
- 729 - Other Construction Trades
- 721 - Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers
- 73 - Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators
- 731 - Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)
- 732 - Automotive Service Technicians
- 733 - Other Mechanics
- 734 - Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
- 735 - Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators
- 736 - Train Crew Operating Occupations
- 737 - Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters
- 738 - Printing Press Operators, Commercial Divers and Other Trades and Related Occupations, n.e.c.
- 731 - Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)
- 74 - Intermediate Occupations in Transport, Equipment Operation, Installation and Maintenance
- 741 - Motor Vehicle and Transit Drivers
- 742 - Heavy Equipment Operators
- 743 - Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers
- 744 - Other Installers, Repairers and Servicers
- 745 - Longshore Workers and Material Handlers
- 741 - Motor Vehicle and Transit Drivers
- 76 - Trades Helpers, Construction Labourers and Related Occupations
- 761 - Trades Helpers and Labourers
- 762 - Public Works and Other Labourers, n.e.c.
- 761 - Trades Helpers and Labourers
NOC 8 - Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
- 82 - Skilled Occupations in Primary Industry
- 821 - Supervisors, Logging and Forestry
- 822 - Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas
- 823 - Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers
- 824 - Logging Machinery Operators
- 825 - Contractors, Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture
- 826 - Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women
- 821 - Supervisors, Logging and Forestry
- 84 - Intermediate Occupations in Primary Industry
- 841 - Mine Service Workers and Operators in Oil and Gas Drilling
- 842 - Logging and Forestry Workers
- 843 - Agriculture and Horticulture Workers
- 844 - Other Fishing and Trapping Occupations
- 841 - Mine Service Workers and Operators in Oil and Gas Drilling
- 86 - Labourers in Primary Industry
- 861 - Primary Production Labourers
- 861 - Primary Production Labourers
NOC 9 - Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
- 92 - Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Skilled Operators
- 921 - Supervisors, Processing Occupations
- 922 - Supervisors, Assembly and Fabrication
- 923 - Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing
- 921 - Supervisors, Processing Occupations
- 94 - Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operators and Assemblers
- 941 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing
- 942 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing
- 943 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Pulp and Paper Production and Wood Processing
- 944 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Textile Processing
- 945 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing
- 946 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
- 947 - Printing Machine Operators and Related Occupations
- 948 - Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Assemblers
- 949 - Other Assembly and Related Occupations
- 941 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing
- 95 - Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operators and Assemblers
- 951 - Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators
- 951 - Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators
- 96 - Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
- 961 - Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
- 961 - Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
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