NOCs - Education

In 2017, 3% of the invites went to university professors and lecturers. Under the several 100 NOCs for the express entry program, it might be hard to find the ones for this industry. In 2018, some provinces such as British Columbia have reported shortages for teachers and that is why the NOC such as 4011 are considered as a "high-demand" occupation.

If you work at a university or college

• Lecturer/Professor - 4011
• You teach undergraduate or graduate school 
• Bachelors or Masters degrees
• College or vocational instructor - 4021
• Educational counselor - 4033
• Educational policy researchers, consultants, program officers - 4166
•  Faculty administrators and registrars - 0421
•  Registrars - Manage registration activities and academic records
• Faculty administrators - Manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects. Includes deans as well
• Administrative officers - 1221
• Implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services

If you work in secondary or elementary school

• Early childhood educators - 4214
• Conduct programs for children until 12 years
• Secondary school teacher - 4031
• Elementary school or kindergarten teachers - 4032
• Educational counselor - 4033
• Educational policy researchers, consultants, program officers - 4166
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants - 4413
• Support teachers & students 
• School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education - 4413
• Administrative officers - 1221
• Implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services
• Government managers - 0413
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. 

Senior management for educational institutions

• Senior managers - 0014
• plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, membership and other organizations or institutions that deliver health, education, social or community services.
• Government managers - education policy development and program administration - 0413

Conclusion - It might seem that a lot of the job duties might overlap. Read the job duties closely and not the titles. So the advice is that select the NOC that represents the majority of your duties. Let you letter reflect the truth. IRCC would want that else everyone would have the same proof of work. Hope this helps you find your NOC.

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