National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

This broad category comprises occupations in natural sciences (including basic and applied sciences and experimental development), engineering, architecture and information technology. These occupations cover specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems; professional occupations in natural sciences (basic and applied sciences and experimental development); and technical occupations related to natural sciences (including basic and applied sciences and experimental development).

22 - Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

This major group comprises technical occupations related to natural sciences; technical occupations related to applied sciences and engineering. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 2. Occupations classified in TEER 2, as those included in this group with a 2 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or supervisory or significant safety responsibilities; or the accumulation of several years of experience in a related occupation found in TEER 3, when applicable (TEER 3 includes occupations with a 3 as a second digit in their code).

221 - Technical occupations related to natural sciences

This sub-major group comprises technical occupations related to natural sciences, including technical occupations in physical sciences and technical occupations in life sciences.

2210 - Technical occupations in physical sciences

This minor group comprises technical occupations in physical sciences, including chemical technologists and technicians, and geological and mineral technologists and technicians. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories; consulting geology and engineering firms, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, construction, petroleum and mining companies; utilities; in manufacturing and processing industries; and by government, health and educational establishments.

2211 - Technical occupations in life sciences

This minor group comprises technical occupations in life sciences, including biological technologists and technicians, agricultural and fish products inspectors, forestry technologists and technicians, conservation and fishery officers, and landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists. They are employed by governments and government agencies; manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals; biotechnology, resource, utilities, environmental and other consulting companies; health, research, educational and other institutions; forestry and other industries; landscape designers and contractors, lawn service and tree care establishments, golf courses, nurseries and greenhouses; and municipal, provincial and national parks; or they may be self-employed.