Search all 516 official NOC 2021 unit groups by job title or five-digit code. Free, no sign-up — the data comes straight from Statistics Canada's National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0.
Finding the code is the easy half. The half that gets applications refused is whether your written duties match it. Score yours in about two minutes.
Check my duties matchThe occupation titles, unit groups and TEER levels come from Statistics Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 — the same classification IRCC and ESDC use. Always confirm your final choice on noc.esdc.gc.ca before you submit.
A NOC code is the five-digit National Occupational Classification number that identifies your occupation. IRCC uses it to decide whether your work experience counts for Express Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program or a work permit.
No. IRCC matches your duties, not your job title. Two people with the same job title can fall under different NOC codes. Once the finder shortlists a code, compare the official main duties against the duties written on your employment reference letter.
TEER is the second digit of the NOC code and reflects Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 occupations are eligible for Express Entry programs; TEER 4 and 5 generally are not.
That is the most common cause of a NOC mismatch refusal. Score your reference-letter duties against both codes and pick the one with the stronger duty overlap before you lock a code into your profile.
All 516 unit groups, grouped by major group. The second digit of each code is its TEER level.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. Check My NOC is not affiliated with IRCC or ESDC and does not provide legal advice.