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OCCUPATION LOOKUP

Find your NOC code

Search the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021) by job title or code to find your 5-digit code, TEER category and main duties — required for Express Entry and most work permits.

Search by job title or NOC code

	NOC	Occupation	TEER	Spouse OWP

Spouse OWP shows whether the occupation falls in a category eligible for a spousal open work permit — all TEER 0 & 1 occupations, plus IRCC's select TEER 2 & 3 list (the TEER 2/3 rows shown here are on that list). Final eligibility also depends on your work permit and PR pathway — check with our eligibility tool.

This reference covers common occupations and IRCC's eligible spousal open-work-permit list. Click any row to see its duties and a link to the full official profile. For the complete NOC 2021 classification, search the Government of Canada database:

Official NOC database (ESDC) IRCC: Find your NOC

What is TEER?

NOC 2021 groups every occupation by a TEER category — Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities. Your TEER affects which immigration programs and work permits you qualify for.

TEER 0 Management occupations

e.g. financial, engineering, restaurant managers

TEER 1 University degree roles

e.g. doctors, engineers, software professionals, nurses

TEER 2 College / apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

e.g. technologists, paramedics, trades supervisors

TEER 3 College / apprenticeship (< 2 yrs) or 6+ months training

e.g. licensed trades, truck drivers, dental assistants

TEER 4 High-school or weeks of training

e.g. retail sales, food servers, trades helpers

TEER 5 Short work demonstration, no formal education

e.g. cleaners, kitchen helpers, labourers

Worried about picking the wrong NOC?

The wrong NOC code is a common refusal reason. Our RCICs confirm your code and duties before you file — book a free consultation.

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