Healthcare occupations
Healthcare occupations cover workers in various positions, including physicians, physiologists, psychologists, and many more. Of these professions the most common work titles include:
Nurses
Targeted nursing professions here include:
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101);
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (NOC 33102);
Nurse practitioners (NOC 31302);
Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals (NOC 31303)
Nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300); and
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301).
Lab/medical assistants and technical medical staff
Targeted professions here include:
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical options (NOC 33101);
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120);
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121);
Medical sonographers (NOC 32122);
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103); and
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303).
STEM occupations
STEM occupations cover professions from a number of fields, including architects, data scientists, land surveyors and more. Among this category, the most common professional titles included:
Engineers
Targeted professions here include:
Civil engineers (NOC 21300);
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311);
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310);
Engineering managers (NOC 20010);
Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 21321);
Metallurgic and materials engineers (NOC 21322); and
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231).
Business and computer systems specialists
Targeted professions here include:
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012);
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230);
Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220);
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223); and
Information systems specialists (NOC 21222).
Trades occupations
The trades occupation category focusses on professions related to skilled trades needed for manufacturing, construction, repairs and more. These are:
Residential and commercial installers and servicers (NOC 73200);
Elevator constructors and mechanics (NOC 72406);
Machine fitters (NOC 72405);
Heating refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402);
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400);
Carpenters (NOC 72310);
Plumbers (NOC 72300);
Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200);
Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106); and
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014).
Transport occupations
Transport occupations include professions that support commercial transport of people and goods. These occupations are:
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (NOC 93200);
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300);
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators (NOC 72604);
Engineer officers, water transport (NOC 72603);
Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602);
Air traffic controllers and related occupations (NOC 72601);
Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors (NOC 72600);
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404);
Railway carmen/women (NOC 72403); and
Managers in transportation (NOC 70020).
Agriculture and Agri-food occupations
Agriculture and agri-food occupations cover professions that are related to farming, landscaping, and production of food and produce. These occupations are:
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services (NOC 82031);
Agriculture service contractors and farm supervisors (NOC 82030); and
Butchers—retail and wholesale (NOC 63201).
