National Occupational Classification
Starting November 16, 2022, Employment and Social Development Canada programs are migrating to the NOC 2021 version 1.0. For more information on the NOC 2021 version 1.0, you can consult the "Hierarchy and Structure", "NOC Versions", "About the NOC" or “NOC 2021” sections, further down on this Web page.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s national system for describing occupations.
You can search the NOC to find where an occupation is classified or to learn about its main duties, educational requirements or other useful information.
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About the NOC
Learn about the NOC and the revision process, take a tutorial, or read the FAQ.
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Hierarchy and structure
Access the NOC occupational structure and matrix.
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NOC versions
Read about the latest updates and consult the previous versions and their concordance tables.
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Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS)
Access the OaSIS database to explore detailed information on occupations and competencies.