Introduction Of New National Occupational Classification System

Key Points

• Canada will replace the 2021 National Occupation Classification system with a system defined by an applicant's training, education, experience and role responsibilities

Overview

The government of Canada will convert the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to a new classification structure on 16 November 2022. The NOC is Canada's national system for describing occupations, including defining main duties, educational requirements and more.

As a result, the following changes will be introduced:

• Programs that previously used the NOC skill type or levels will be replaced by new training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) categories.