National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

4 - Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

Occupations in this category are concerned with law, teaching, counselling, conducting social science research, developing government policy, and administering government and other programs. Occupations providing religious services and leadership are included in this category. These occupations usually require completion of a related post-secondary program. Individuals who work as paralegals, social service workers or educators and instructors who are not part of the elementary, secondary or post-secondary school system are usually required to complete additional formal education to progress to professional occupations.

40 - Professional occupations in education services

This major group comprises professional occupations in education services. It includes secondary and elementary school teachers, university professors, college and other vocational instructors, post-secondary assistants and educational counsellors.

401 - University professors and post-secondary assistants

This minor group includes university professors and lecturers, and post-secondary teaching and research assistants. They are employed by universities and colleges.

402 - College and other vocational instructors

This minor group includes instructors who teach at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses.

403 - Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors

This minor group includes secondary and elementary school teachers, kindergarten teachers, and educational counsellors. They are employed by public and private secondary and elementary schools, school boards, and post-secondary educational institutions.