National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

6 - Sales and service occupations

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in wholesale and retail trade, and customer services, as well as occupations concerned with wholesale and retail sales, and customer, personal and support service occupations related to a wide range of industries, such as accommodation and food services, travel, tourism and cleaning services.

62 - Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services

This major group comprises retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services. 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).

622 - Specialized services occupations

This sub-major group comprises specialized services occupations, including chefs; funeral directors and embalmers; jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations.

6220 - Specialized occupations in services

This minor group comprises specialized services occupations, including chefs; funeral directors and embalmers; jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations. They are employed by restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, clubs, and other similar establishments; on ships; at funeral homes; and at jewellery stores or repair shops; or they may be self-employed.