National Occupational Classification List of Canada highlights the key skills / job roles that are currently in demand. This list is regularly updated by the Canadian government.  Here you can determine the current needs of the Canadian labor market and apply accordingly.
 The National Occupation Classification (NOC) Canada
Visit the National Occupation Classification List Page
Search by job title, select the latest version i.e. NOC 2021 Version 1.0 and enter your job title. Then click on the search button. You can also search your job title by NOC code for example 14201 – Banking, Insurance and other. Find the closest match in the list of occupations.
You can get the full details here.Â
| TEER Levels | Associated Occupations | Requirements / Qualifications | Occupation Examples |
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| TEER 0 | Management Occupations | Management degree |
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| TEER 1 | Professional Occupations | University degree |
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| TEER 2 | Technical, Skilled Trades, and Supervisory Occupations | Diploma or apprenticeship |
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| TEER 3 | Intermediate Occupations | High school diploma or job-specific training |
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| TEER 4 | Elemental Occupations | Secondary school diploma or on-the-job training |
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| TEER 5 | Labor Occupations | No formal education requirements |
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First and foremost, you need a Canadian work permit and employment visa if you are planning to live and work in Canada. Work permits can be obtained for temporary, permanent and business work purposes.
Here are some of the general requirements for working in Canada.
Here are some of the general requirements for working in Canada.
VISA-TYPE | PURPOSE | REQUIREMENT |
Employer-Specific Work Permit | Work for a specific Canadian employer. | A valid job offer from the employer and a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the government. |
Open Work Permit | Work for any employer in Canada | Granted to specific categories, such as spouses or common-law partners of temporary residents, caregivers, or international students. |
International Experience Canada (IEC) | Provides young people from participating countries with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to two years. | Age restrictions and specific country eligibility. |
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) | Allows international students who have completed a Canadian post-secondary program to work in Canada for up to three years. | Completion of a designated learning institution program. |
Global Talent Stream | Immigration of highly skilled foreign workers in occupations in Canada. | A job offer from a participating employer, a positive LMIA, and meeting specific criteria for high-skilled workers. |
Intra-Company Transfer | Allows employees of multinational companies to transfer to a Canadian branch of the same company. | Â Employment with the company for a certain period and a positive LMIA. Â |
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