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).

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.