National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

222 - Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

This sub-major group comprises technical occupations related to applied sciences other than engineering, including technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology; technical occupations in computer and information systems; and technical inspectors and regulatory officers.

2221 - Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology

This minor group comprises technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology, including architectural technologists and technicians; industrial designers; drafting technologists and technicians; and survey technologists and technicians; and technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology. They are employed by governments; architectural, design, engineering, construction, consulting, media, computer software, forestry, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies; surveying establishments; and in manufacturing industries; or they may be self-employed.

2222 - Technical occupations in computer and information systems

This minor group comprises technical occupations in computer and information systems, including computer network and web technicians; user support technicians; and information systems testing technicians. They are employed by computer hardware manufacturers; retailers; software developers; independent technical support companies; and in call centres and information technology units throughout the public and private sectors; or they may be self-employed.

2223 - Technical inspectors and regulatory officers

This minor group comprises technical inspectors and regulatory officers, including non-destructive testers and inspectors; engineering inspectors and regulatory officers; occupational health and safety specialists; and construction inspectors. They are employed by quality control, maintenance and safety departments of manufacturing, processing, transportation, energy, and other companies; civil engineering consulting, architectural and construction companies; throughout the public and private sectors; and by private industrial inspection establishments; or they may be self-employed.