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NOC 11200: Human resources professionals

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

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.

Median Pay$40.87/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 1Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles92 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 11200

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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 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

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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 11200.

Former NOC 01124-Digit Legacy
Human resources managers
RC5 - Transfer

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

Former NOC 11214-Digit Legacy
Human resources professionals
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)$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 Benchmarks

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

Montréal
$44.47/hr
$30 - $60.44
Ottawa
$39.9/hr
$28.5 - $60
Toronto
$40.87/hr
$23.1 - $63.46
Calgary
$43.27/hr
$24 - $56.49
Edmonton
$42.13/hr
$27.36 - $61.99
Vancouver
$40.87/hr
$26.44 - $56.79

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 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:

classification officer - human resourcesclassification specialistcompensation research analystconciliatoremployee relations officeremployment equity officerhuman resources consultanthuman resources research officerjob analystlabour organization business agentlabour relations officermediatorunion representativewage analystbargaining agentbenefits consultantbenefits coordinatorcertified disability management professionalclaims manager - compensation and benefitsclassification policy advisercollective agreement negotiatorcompensation and benefits coordinatorcompensation and classification analystcompensation consultantcompensation officercompensation researcher-analystconciliation officer - employee relationsconciliator - labourdisability case manager - human resourcesdisability management coordinatordisability management practitionerdisability management professionaldisability management specialistemployee services officeremployer-employee relations coordinatoremployment adviser - human resourcesemployment equity adviser - human resourcesemployment equity coordinatoremployment practices officerhuman resources adviserhuman resources arbitratorhuman resources classification officerhuman resources coordinatorhuman resources coordinator - Canadian Armed Forceshuman resources generalisthuman resources management consultanthuman resources planning consultanthuman resources policy analysthuman resources policy officerhuman resources program supervisorhuman resources specialisthuman resources supervisorindustrial relations consultantindustrial relations officerin-house training managerjob and wage analystjob classification system analystjob evaluation analystjob evaluation supervisorjob evaluatorlabour adjudicatorlabour organization agentlabour organization business representativelabour organization liaison officerlabour organization negotiatorlabour organizerlabour relations board officerlabour relations consultantlabour relations coordinatorlabour relations returning officerlabour relations specialistlabour union business agentlabour union liaison officermediator - labour relationsoccupational analyst - human resourcespersonnel research officerpersonnel standards officerposition classifiersalary analystsenior industrial relations officersenior negotiating officer - labour dispute resolutionstaff relations administratorstaff relations officerstaff training and development officerstaff training and development supervisorstaff training coordinatorstaff training officer - human resourcestraining advisertraining and development consultanttraining programs supervisorunion adviserunion organizer

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.

Yes. Because NOC 11200 is classified as TEER 1, 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 $40.87/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 professionals was categorized under NOC 0112 (Human resources managers) and 1121 (Human resources professionals). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 11200 under TEER 1.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 11200 is $44.47/hr in Montréal, $39.9/hr in Ottawa, $40.87/hr in Toronto, $43.27/hr in Calgary, $42.13/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026