NOC 11200: Human resources professionals
Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 11200
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 11200
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Human resources professionals is categorized under TEER 1. 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 11200.
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) | $26 | $40.87/hr | $59.77 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $27/hr | $39.27/hr | $57.95/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $25/hr | $33.65/hr | $51.79/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $26.92/hr | $37/hr | $56.41/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $27/hr | $35/hr | $52.89/hr |
| Quebec → | $27.4/hr | $42/hr | $59.39/hr |
| Ontario → | $25.48/hr | $39.9/hr | $62.02/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23/hr | $38.94/hr | $53/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $24.98/hr | $37.53/hr | $62.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $24.23/hr | $42.31/hr | $57/hr |
| British Columbia → | $27/hr | $43.27/hr | $57.33/hr |
| Yukon → | $32/hr | $42.38/hr | $61.99/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $33.65/hr | $58/hr | $71.28/hr |
| Nunavut → | $35/hr | $43/hr | $51/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 university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required.
- Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Official Job Titles for NOC 11200
92 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 managers (See 10011 Human resources managers)View NOC 10011→
- Personnel clerks (See 14102 Personnel clerks)View NOC 14102→
- Professional occupations in business management consulting (See 11201 Professional occupations in business management consulting)View NOC 11201→
- Training officer - company (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)View NOC 41210→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 11200 (Human resources professionals)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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