National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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1 - Business, finance and administration occupations

Occupations in this category include financial and business services, administration and clerical supervision and support services. Some occupations in this category are unique to the financial and business services sectors; however, most are found in all industries. The professional occupations in this area such as accountants, investment brokers and human resources specialists are usually supplied from educational programs specific to the profession or occupation. Some administrative and business occupations are supplied from experienced workers in related clerical occupations.

11 - Professional occupations in business and finance

This major group comprises professional occupations in business and finance. It includes financial auditors, accountants, investment professionals, human resources professionals and business service professionals.

12 - Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations

This major group comprises administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations usually requiring completion of secondary school, a related university degree, college diploma or specialized training course and up to several years of related work experience. It includes administrative services supervisors; administrative and regulatory occupations; office administrative assistants; and court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers.

13 - Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations

This major group comprises finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations usually requiring some post-secondary education, several years of work related experience and, in some cases, a licence or professional designation. It includes accounting technicians and bookkeepers; insurance adjusters and claims examiners; insurance underwriters; assessors, valuators and appraisers; and customs, ship and other brokers.

14 - Office support occupations

This major group comprises office support occupations usually requiring completion of secondary school. It includes general office workers; office equipment operators; financial, insurance and related administrative support workers; and library, correspondence and other clerks.

15 - Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

This major group comprises distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations usually requiring completion of secondary school. It includes mail, message distribution, supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations.

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