NOC 10011: Human resources managers
Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
Official Main Duties for NOC 10011
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 10011
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Human resources managers 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 10011.
0112 continues as 10011 and part transferred to 11200 and 13110 and part split off to emerging item 22232
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) | $37.94 | $57.69/hr | $87.18 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $29.75/hr | $52.18/hr | $72.12/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $36.53/hr | $50/hr | $83.33/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $39.49/hr | $55.29/hr | $92.31/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $35/hr | $57.95/hr | $74.62/hr |
| Quebec → | $38.46/hr | $57.69/hr | $78.34/hr |
| Ontario → | $39.9/hr | $56.41/hr | $87.91/hr |
| Manitoba → | $38.46/hr | $53.33/hr | $76.92/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $41.03/hr | $60.58/hr | $84.62/hr |
| Alberta → | $34.62/hr | $60.1/hr | $105.29/hr |
| British Columbia → | $33.79/hr | $57.69/hr | $87.41/hr |
| Yukon → | $39.69/hr | $56.35/hr | $77.41/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $51.43/hr | $68.57/hr | $87.68/hr |
| Nunavut → | $50/hr | $69.23/hr | $81.54/hr |
🏙️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:
- A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.
- Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required.
- Some employers may require human resources managers to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Official Job Titles for NOC 10011
54 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:
- Human resources and recruitment officers (See 12101 Human resources and recruitment officers)View NOC 12101→
- Human resources professionals (See 11200 Human resources professionals)View NOC 11200→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 10011 (Human resources managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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