NOC 00010: Legislators
Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members.
Official Main Duties for NOC 00010
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 00010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Legislators is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 00010.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $32867 | $84000/yr | $184000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | — | $99000/yr | — |
| Prince Edward Island → | — | $100000/yr | — |
| Nova Scotia → | $35128/yr | $94000/yr | $158000/yr |
| New Brunswick → | $34800/yr | $68000/yr | $150000/yr |
| Quebec → | $41200/yr | $96000/yr | $184000/yr |
| Ontario → | $37561/yr | $80000/yr | $186000/yr |
| Manitoba → | $34810/yr | $70000/yr | $154000/yr |
| Saskatchewan → | $34747/yr | $73500/yr | $154000/yr |
| Alberta → | $34800/yr | $93000/yr | $192000/yr |
| British Columbia → | $37929/yr | $76000/yr | $166000/yr |
| Yukon → | — | $97000/yr | — |
| Northwest Territories → | — | $124000/yr | — |
| Nunavut → | — | $153000/yr | — |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Election to a legislative body, or appointment to positions such as senator, lieutenant-governor or governor general, is required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 00010
36 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Chief executive officer (CEO) - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (See 00013 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations)View NOC 00013→
- Commissioner - government services (See 00011 Senior government managers and officials)View NOC 00011→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 00010 (Legislators)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
Check Your Express Entry Score & Latest Cutoffs
Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 00010, explore your TEER 0 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.