NOC 10029: Other business services managers
Other business services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business, and ensure the quality of those services and client satisfaction. They work in fields such as management consulting, market research, personnel and payroll services, contact centre services and security services.
Official Main Duties for NOC 10029
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 10029
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other business services 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 10029.
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) | $30.65 | $49.23/hr | $86.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $32.11/hr | $45.19/hr | $72.03/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $31.28/hr | $42.14/hr | $63.19/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $25/hr | $46.15/hr | $80.29/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $25/hr | $46.15/hr | $61.54/hr |
| Quebec → | $35.6/hr | $51.8/hr | $81.12/hr |
| Ontario → | $31.25/hr | $48.72/hr | $84.51/hr |
| Manitoba → | $32.05/hr | $48.08/hr | $72.12/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $35.1/hr | $50.75/hr | $78.44/hr |
| Alberta → | $35.83/hr | $53.23/hr | $85.64/hr |
| British Columbia → | $37.03/hr | $54.22/hr | $85.66/hr |
| Yukon → | $35.48/hr | $57.36/hr | $72.63/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a field related to the business service provided is usually required.
- Several years of experience in a field related to the business service provided are usually required.
- Licences, certificates or registration may be required for some business services managers. For example, accounting firm managers usually require accounting certification.
- University studies in business administration may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 10029
39 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:
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (See 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)View NOC 10022→
- Architecture and science managers (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)View NOC 20011→
- Banking, credit and other investment managers (See 10021 Banking, credit and other investment managers)View NOC 10021→
- Computer and information systems managers (See 20012 Computer and information systems managers)View NOC 20012→
- Engineering managers (See 20010 Engineering managers)View NOC 20010→
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (See 10020 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers)View NOC 10020→
- Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (See 00012 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services)View NOC 00012→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 10029 (Other business services managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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