National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

421 - Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services

This minor group includes paralegals, notaries public, trademark agents, social and community service workers, early childhood educators and assistants, instructors of persons with disabilities, certain other instructors, and certain religious occupations. They are employed by government, and government agencies; law firms, legal departments, and trademark development and record search companies; social service and mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, and substance abuse centres; schools and school boards; correctional facilities, and prisons; child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, and agencies for exceptional children; rehabilitation centres, and specialized educational institutes; driving schools, fabric retailers, and other commercial establishments; churches, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship; and hospitals; or they may be self-employed.