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NOC 12011: Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Supervisors of finance and insurance office workers supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Payroll administrators (13102), Accounting and related clerks (14200), Banking, insurance and other financial clerks (14201) and Collection clerks (14202). They are employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, and by other establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Median Pay$34.73/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles44 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 12011

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.

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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 โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 12011

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

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 12011.

Former NOC 12124-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
VC1 - Code Change
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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)$22.51$34.73/hr$51.28
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$26/hr$33.23/hr$56/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$24/hr$34.36/hr$41.03/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$23.56/hr$33/hr$52.88/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$22.6/hr$31.79/hr$50.93/hr
Quebec โ†’$25/hr$35.1/hr$51.65/hr
Ontario โ†’$21.63/hr$34.87/hr$51.28/hr
Manitoba โ†’$22.56/hr$30.82/hr$41.83/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$23.29/hr$35.23/hr$51.5/hr
Alberta โ†’$26.65/hr$36.06/hr$59.37/hr
British Columbia โ†’$21.63/hr$35.9/hr$48.08/hr

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related subject is required.
  • Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 12011

44 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:

accounts payable supervisoraccounts receivable supervisorbank clerks supervisorbilling supervisorbookkeeping supervisorclaims adjusters supervisorcollection supervisorcredit supervisorpayroll supervisorsupervisor of accountingaccounting clerks supervisoraccounting section headaccounting supervisoraccounts payable analystassessment clerks supervisorassistant accountantassistant bank accountantassistant financial institution accountant - financial servicesbilling coordinatorbilling unit headbookkeepers and accounting clerks supervisorbudget supervisorcash receipts supervisorclaims service supervisorclerks supervisor - bank or financial institutioncollection clerks supervisorcost supervisorcredit and collection supervisorcredit clerks supervisorcredit service group leadercustoms brokerage clerks supervisorfinancial accounting supervisorfinancial control supervisormerchandise clerks supervisorpay and benefits supervisorpaymasterpayment processing unit supervisorpayroll clerk supervisorpetty cash supervisorsales records supervisortabulating supervisortabulation supervisortabulators supervisortollgate supervisor

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12011 (Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 12011 is classified as TEER 2, 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 $34.73/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, Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers was categorized under NOC 1212 (Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 12011 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026