NOC 12103: Conference and event planners
Conference and event planners plan, organize and coordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and other events. They are employed by tourism associations, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, governments and by conference and event planning companies, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 12103
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 12103
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Conference and event planners 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
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 12103.
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) | $17.65 | $28.37/hr | $47.53 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $18.74/hr | $26.13/hr | $37.98/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $25/hr | $34/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $24.79/hr | $29.81/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $23/hr | $36.75/hr |
| Quebec → | $21.43/hr | $30/hr | $43/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $27.47/hr | $47.95/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17.31/hr | $25.64/hr | $40.43/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $20/hr | $25/hr | $46.15/hr |
| Alberta → | $20/hr | $26.75/hr | $38.57/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $28.85/hr | $42.8/hr |
| Yukon → | $18.92/hr | $32.01/hr | $48.95/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 business, tourism or hospitality administration is usually required.
- Several years of experience in hospitality or tourism administration or in public relations are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.
- Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 12103
22 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:
- Administrative officers (See 13100 Administrative officers)View NOC 13100→
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (See 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)View NOC 10022→
- Executive assistants (See 12100 Executive assistants)View NOC 12100→
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (See 11202 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations)View NOC 11202→
- Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (See 64101 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical))View NOC 64101→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12103 (Conference and event planners)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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