The National Occupational Classification (NOC) system is now grouping the jobs by training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) categories based on the type of job duties and work a person does. The changes will help immigrants better understand the Canadian labor market.
TEER categories and examples of jobs
TEER | Occupation types | Examples |
TEER 0 | Management occupations | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers Financial managers |
TEER 1 | Occupations that usually require a university degree | Financial advisors Software engineers |
TEER 2 | Occupations that usually require
| Computer network and web technicians Medical laboratory technologists |
TEER 3 | Occupations that usually require
| Bakers Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
TEER 4 | Occupations that usually require
| Home child care providers salespersons and visual merchandisers |
TEER 5 | Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors |
You can view the full list of occupation classifications under NOC 2021 on the ESDC site.
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