Key facts at a glance
- Occupations searchable here
- All 516 NOC 2021 unit groups
- First digit
- Broad occupational category, worth 2 to 10 points
- Second digit
- TEER level, worth 0 to 9 points
- Maximum occupation points
- 19 of 130
- Highest scoring category
- Health occupations, 10 points
- TEER 0 to 3 pathway
- 6 months consecutive experience, CLB 6 minimum
- TEER 4 to 5 pathway
- 9 months cumulative in 2 years, CLB 4 minimum
- Determined by
- The duties you perform, not your job title
Try a job title ("software developer", "nurse", "truck driver") or type a 5 digit NOC code directly.
Search above and your occupation's NOC code, TEER level and OINP points appear here.
Why your NOC code decides so much
A single five digit code sets three things at once on the OINP grid: which pathway you apply through, how much work experience you need, and up to 19 of your 130 points. Two of the eleven scoring factors, TEER level and occupational category, are read directly off it.
What the TEER levels mean
| TEER | Typical requirement | OINP pathway | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEER 0 | Management occupations | Skilled | 9 |
| TEER 1 | Usually a university degree | Skilled | 9 |
| TEER 2 | College diploma or 2+ year apprenticeship | Skilled | 6 |
| TEER 3 | College under 2 years, or 6+ months training | Skilled | 6 |
| TEER 4 | High school or several weeks of on the job training | Essential | 0 |
| TEER 5 | Short work demonstration, no formal education | Essential | 0 |