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NOC 10011: Human resources managers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$57.69/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles54 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 10011

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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.

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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

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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.

Former NOC 01124-Digit Legacy
Human resources managers
RC4.2 - Split off

0112 continues as 10011 and part transferred to 11200 and 13110 and part split off to emerging item 22232

Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh 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 Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$58.4/hr
$40.73 - $80.26
Ottawa
$55.38/hr
$42.12 - $73.08
Toronto
$57.69/hr
$38.46 - $93.75
Calgary
$60.1/hr
$34.62 - $105.29
Edmonton
$57.69/hr
$32.97 - $75.57
Vancouver
$61.54/hr
$31.25 - $89.74

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 Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

employer-employee relations managerhuman resources managerindustrial relations manageroccupational health and safety managerpay and benefits managerpersonnel directorpersonnel services managerpersonnel training and development managerrecruiting managerstaff relations managerbenefits managerchief safety officer - occupational health and safetyclassification and compensation chiefcompensation directorcompensation managerdisability management program manageremployee benefits directoremployee benefits manageremployment equity chiefemployment equity director - human resourcesemployment equity manager - human resourcesemployment managerhuman resources development and planning directorhuman resources development directorhuman resources directorhuman resources management directorhuman resources planning managerjob evaluation and salary research managerlabour relations directorlabour relations managerlanguage training directoroccupational health and safety directoroccupational training director - human resourcesofficial languages chiefofficial languages managerpay and benefits directorpay services director - human resourcespay-processing division director - government servicespensions and benefits managerpersonnel administration managerpersonnel and industrial relations directorpersonnel chiefpersonnel managerpersonnel services directorrecruiting directorsalary research and administration managerstaff relations chiefstaff training and development chiefstaff training and development managerstaffing chieftraining and development managertraining chiefvocational training director - human resourceswage and salary administration manager

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.

Yes. Because NOC 10011 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $57.69/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Human resources managers was categorized under NOC 0112 (Human resources managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 10011 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 10011 is $58.4/hr in Montréal, $55.38/hr in Ottawa, $57.69/hr in Toronto, $60.1/hr in Calgary, $57.69/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026