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NOC 10029: Other business services managers

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

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.

Median Pay$49.23/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles39 TitlesGovernment aliases
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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.

39 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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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Current StatusIncomplete

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

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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 10029.

Former NOC 01254-Digit Legacy
Other business services managers
VC1 - Code Change
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)$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

🏙️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
$53.31/hr
$38.77 - $76.53
Ottawa
$48.08/hr
$29.81 - $60.1
Toronto
$55.29/hr
$27.88 - $84.98
Calgary
$58.81/hr
$34.83 - $80.42
Edmonton
$54.76/hr
$37.12 - $84.11
Vancouver
$53.12/hr
$37.24 - $81.12

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 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:

accounting firm managercontact centre manageremployment agency managerenergy asset joint venture managerlegal firm managermanagement consulting service managermarket research service managernursing registry managerpayroll service managerpersonnel agency managerprofessional services manager - business servicessecurity service manageraccounting firm manager - business servicesassistant vice-president - trade, broadcasting and other servicesaudit firm managerauditing firm managercall centre managerconference development managerconference services managercustoms manager - business servicesdetective agency manageremployment office managerland contracts managermanagement services division head - business servicesmethods and procedures managermineral land administration managermineral land and contract managerorganizational methods analysis directororganizational methods analysis director - business servicesorganizational methods analysis managerorganizational planning and development directororganizational services headpersonnel consulting service managerplacement agency managerplacement office managerprivate investigation and security service managersurface land administration managersurvey research service managerwell and facilities asset 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:

  • 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.

Yes. Because NOC 10029 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 $49.23/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, Other business services managers was categorized under NOC 0125 (Other business services managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 10029 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 10029 is $53.31/hr in Montréal, $48.08/hr in Ottawa, $55.29/hr in Toronto, $58.81/hr in Calgary, $54.76/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026