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Canada's NOC 2021 Update: Streamlined Jobs for Immigration

5/23/2025

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The National Occupational Classification (NOC) in Canada organizes approximately 30,000 job titles into 500 skill-based groups.
A significant update in March 2021 established a six-category system focusing on Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER).
NOC 2021 will influence economic immigration, aiming for 266,210 new permanent residents in 2023.
The updated five-digit coding system enhances clarity compared to the former four-digit format.

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Story summary

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) in Canada organizes approximately 30,000 job titles into 500 skill-based groups.
A significant update in March 2021 established a six-category system focusing on Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER).
NOC 2021 will influence economic immigration, aiming for 266,210 new permanent residents in 2023.
The updated five-digit coding system enhances clarity compared to the former four-digit format.