The New TEER system is a grouping of occupations under the new NOC 2021 system of Canada. The NOC (National Occupational Classification) system plays an important role in the functioning of key Canadian immigration programs, such as Express Entry, PNP, etc. It classifies or categorizes the various occupations, which exist in the Canadian labor market. Consequently, it helps Canadian immigration applicants to choose the relevant occupation while registering their profile in an immigration program.
What is NOC system?
Find below a few key points to understand what the NOC system is and how it is relevant to you as a Canadian immigration applicant.
- The NOC or National Occupational Classification System is the classification or categorization of all the occupations, which exists in the Canadian labor market. ESDC and Statistics Canada prepares this classification, and renews it every 10 years.
- The NOC system helps job seekers and employers in Canada defining and understanding the nature of a job or work in Canadian job market.
- If you are applying for visa in Canada through popular immigration programs, i.e. Express Entry OR PNP, you need to choose relevant NOC occupation from Canada’s NOC occupation list to register your profile and apply.
From November 16, 2022, Canada has adopted a new NOC system 2021 replacing the old NOC 2016 system. The NOC system is based on TEER category system.
How new TEER System work?
The IRCC switched to NOC 2021 Version 1.0 on 16 November 2022. Find below key features of the new TEER system under NOC 2021:
- Under this new system, a 6-categories represent the TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) needed to work in an occupation,
- New TEER system introduces 5-digit code for each NOC occupation, replacing Old 4-digit occupation codes
- IRCC has updated the eligibility criteria for all programs that use new TEER system under NOC 2021
Comparison of New TEER System categories Vs old skill type or level
The Canada immigration programs, which were previously using NOC skill type or levels, are now using TEER categories from 16 November 2022:
- Most jobs stayed in the TEER category that is equal to the skill level in the table given below.
- Few jobs have changed to a different TEER category.
- Skill level B jobs have become TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs.
You may find your occupation under the new NOC Occupation List to find out what TEER category it belongs to.
| Skill type or level | TEER Category |
|---|---|
| Skill type 0 | TEER 0 |
| Skill level A | TEER 1 |
| Skill level B | TEER 2 and TEER 3 |
| Skill level C | TEER 4 |
| Skill level D | TEER 5 |
TEER categories and examples of jobs
| TEER | Occupation types | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| TEER 0 | Management occupations | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers Financial managers |
| TEER 1 | Occupations that usually require a university degree | Financial advisors Software engineers |
| TEER 2 | Occupations that usually requirea college diplomaapprenticeship training of 2 or more years, orsupervisory occupations | Computer network and web technicians Medical laboratory technologists |
| TEER 3 | Occupations that usually requirea college diplomaapprenticeship training of less than 2 years, ormore than 6 months of on-the-job training | Bakers Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| TEER 4 | Occupations that usually requirea high school diploma, orseveral weeks of on-the-job training | Home child care providers Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| TEER 5 | Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors |
List of Canada immigration programs affected by New NOC system change
Find below the list of immigration programs, which have updated eligibility requirements because of this change:
- Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Provincial Nominee Program
- caregivers programs
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- Agri-Food Pilot
- out-of-status construction workers
- International Mobility Program
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Updated Eligibility criteria of Express Entry System after new NOC 2021
Find below the updated Express entry criteria after the implementation of New NOC 2021 Version 1.0:
| Eligibility Criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language skills | English or French skillsCLB 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 occupationsCLB 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 occupations | English or French skillsCLB 7 | English or French skillsCLB 5 for speaking and listeningCLB 4 for reading and writing |
| Type/Level of work experience | Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories:TEER 0TEER 1TEER 2TEER 3 | Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories:TEER 0TEER 1TEER 2TEER 3 | Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllersMajor Group 73, general tradesMajor Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related productionMajor Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related productionMajor Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllersMajor Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectorsMinor Group 6320, cooks, butchers and bakersUnit Group 62200, chefs |
| Amount of work experience | One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) | One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation) | Two years within last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
| Job offer | Not required. | Not required.But you can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer. | Required:a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year ora certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority |
| Education | Not required. | Secondary education required.You can get more selection criteria (FSW) points for your post-secondary education. | Not required. |
What is the meaning of TEER?
It is a six-category system, which represent the TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities), needed to work in an occupation.
Occupations under which TEER category are for Express Entry-FSW category applicants?
TEER 0 TO TEER 3 occupations are classified for Express Entry applicants registered under Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category
Which TEER categories are for Express Entry-FST category applicants?
The TEER 4 and TEER 5 occupations are categorized for Federal Skilled Trade (FST) category applicants under Express Entry System.
What is the significance of TEER category system of new NOC 2021?
The TEER categories of new NOC system provide more clarity on the education, skill, and experienced required for a particular occupation.
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