NOC 12012: Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers

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

Supervisors of library, correspondence and related information workers supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Survey interviewers and statistical clerks (14110), Library assistants and clerks (14300), and Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (14301). They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Median Pay$35.9/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

Official Titles23 TitlesGovernment aliases

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Official Main Duties for NOC 12012

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 — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Below 60% Target (0%)To qualify for NOC 12012, your employer letter should verify at least 5 main duties. Select 5 more to see if your experience matches.

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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 12012

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information 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 12012.

Former NOC 12134-Digit Legacy

Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers

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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 / Territory	Low Wage	Median Wage	High Wage
Canada (National Average)	$28.21	$35.9/hr	$44.78
Newfoundland and Labrador →	$16.29/hr	$27.72/hr	$42.86/hr
Nova Scotia →	$18.98/hr	$28.78/hr	$46.09/hr
New Brunswick →	$19.9/hr	$35.12/hr	$55/hr
Quebec →	$28.57/hr	$32.79/hr	$41.03/hr
Ontario →	$25/hr	$36/hr	$45.41/hr
Manitoba →	$19.35/hr	$30.25/hr	$44.35/hr
Saskatchewan →	$23/hr	$35.52/hr	$57.37/hr
Alberta →	$18.69/hr	$28.14/hr	$45.31/hr
British Columbia →	$22.76/hr	$33.41/hr	$48.82/hr

Employment Requirements

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

Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of college courses related to area supervised may be required.
Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 12012

23 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:

advertising clerks supervisorcorrespondence clerks supervisorlibrary clerks supervisorpublication clerks supervisorstatistical clerks supervisorsurvey interviewers supervisorcensus area managercensus area manager assistantcensus commissionercensus commissioner assistantcensus district managercommunication clerks supervisorcopyright clearance supervisorcourt reporters supervisorcustoms clerks supervisorfingerprint classifier supervisorlaw archivists supervisorlegal services record writers supervisorlibrary loans supervisorlicence clerks supervisorpassport office supervisorpublic opinion interviewers supervisorregional census 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:

Librarians (See 51100 Librarians)View NOC 51100→
Library and public archive technicians (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)View NOC 52100→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12012 (Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers)

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

Yes. Because NOC 12012 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 $35.9/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, library, correspondence and related information workers was categorized under NOC 1213 (Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 12012 under TEER 2.

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026