How the National Occupation Classification System Works
Canada's National Occupation Classification System (NOC) is a valuable resource that helps describe the work Canadians perform in the labour market through standardized, descriptive language. Developed in conjunction with Statistics Canada, the NOC has helped thousands of employers and job seekers collect statistics, manage databases, analyze labour market trends and extract information that helps in career planning.
How the NOC Works
Like many powerful tools, the National Occupation Classification System is surprisingly simple. Under the NOC, each occupation is assigned a four-digit code according to the skill set and type of skills required. Each digit communicates important information about the occupation. For example, the NOC code for dentists is "3113." In this case, the "31" indicates that this is a health care occupation and requires a university degree. A complete overview of the NOC classification system may be found on the NOC Training Tutorial, which is available online.
Other NOC Applications
A variety of career information sources published by the Government of Canada use the NOC classification system. These include Job Futures, which provides outlooks for various occupations, and JobBank, an online system that provides an extensive listing of jobs and business opportunities available in Canada.
The NOC job classification system helps all Canadians by standardizing the way labour market information is organized. Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, you are sure to benefit from using this system.
If you would like to learn more about the National Occupation Classification System (NOC), please visit the official NOC web site.
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