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Your NOC code and TEER level decide which programs you can use. These guides map common occupations to the realistic routes, licensing requirements and documentation that decide the outcome.

Occupation guides

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Each guide covers the NOC code, TEER level, eligible programs, licensing and the documents that decide an application.

Software Developer

NOC 21232 / 21231 · TEER 1

Software developers (NOC 21232) are TEER 1 and have been targeted by STEM category Express Entry draws. Guidance on CRS, provincial tech streams and documentation.

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Registered Nurse

NOC 31301 · TEER 1

Registered nurses (NOC 31301) are TEER 1 and consistently targeted by healthcare category Express Entry draws. Guidance on licensing, NNAS, CRS and provincial streams.

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Truck Driver

NOC 73300 · TEER 3

Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) are TEER 3 and have been targeted by transport category Express Entry draws, with provincial streams and LMIA work permits also available.

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n Accountant

NOC 11100 · TEER 1

Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) are TEER 1 and Express Entry eligible. Guidance on CPA recognition, CRS strategy and provincial nominee options.

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n Electrician

NOC 72200 · TEER 2

Electricians (NOC 72200) are TEER 2 and eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, trades category draws and provincial streams. Red Seal certification guidance included.

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n Early Childhood Educator

NOC 42202 · TEER 2

Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) are TEER 2 and have appeared in education category Express Entry draws, with strong provincial and employer demand.

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Physician

NOC 31100 / 31102 · TEER 1

Specialist (31100) and general practitioner (31102) physicians are TEER 1 and regularly targeted by healthcare category Express Entry draws. Licensing, CRS and provincial pathway guidance.

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Healthcare Aide

NOC 33102 · TEER 3

Home support workers, healthcare aides and related occupations (NOC 33102) are TEER 3 and have featured in healthcare category Express Entry draws, plus LMIA and PNP routes.

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Pharmacist

NOC 31120 · TEER 1

Pharmacists (NOC 31120) are TEER 1 and have featured in healthcare category Express Entry draws. Guidance on PEBC licensing, CRS and provincial nomination.

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Teacher

NOC 41220 / 41221 · TEER 1

Secondary school teachers (41220) and elementary school teachers (41221) are TEER 1. Guidance on provincial teacher certification, education category draws, CRS and PNP.

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Software Engineer

NOC 21231 · TEER 1

Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) are TEER 1 and have been targeted by STEM category Express Entry draws. Guidance on CRS strategy and provincial tech streams.

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Cybersecurity Specialist

NOC 21220 · TEER 1

Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) are TEER 1 and have been part of STEM category Express Entry draws. Guidance on CRS scoring, provincial tech streams and documentation.

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Data Scientist

NOC 21211 · TEER 1

Data scientists (NOC 21211) are TEER 1 and have been included in STEM category Express Entry draws. Guidance on CRS strategy, provincial tech streams and documentation.

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n IT Manager

NOC 20012 · TEER 0

Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) are TEER 0 and among the highest-scoring occupations for CRS points. Guidance on documentation, STEM draws and PNP.

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Plumber

NOC 72300 · TEER 2

Plumbers (NOC 72300) are TEER 2 and eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, trades category draws and provincial streams. Red Seal and certificate of qualification guidance included.

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Welder

NOC 72106 · TEER 2

Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) are TEER 2 and eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, trades category draws and provincial streams. Red Seal guidance included.

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Carpenter

NOC 72310 · TEER 2

Carpenters (NOC 72310) are TEER 2 and eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, trades category draws and provincial streams. Red Seal and certificate of qualification guidance included.

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n HVAC Technician

NOC 72402 · TEER 2

Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) are TEER 2 and eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, trades category draws and provincial streams.

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