NOC 12110: Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners, braille technicians and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 12110
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 12110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations 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 12110.
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 | $26/hr | $36.06 |
| Nova Scotia → | $21.54/hr | $27.21/hr | $29.43/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $21.54/hr | $27.21/hr | $29.43/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.1/hr | $24/hr | $28.57/hr |
| Ontario → | $18/hr | $28/hr | $38.46/hr |
| Manitoba → | $20.32/hr | $25.37/hr | $28/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $22.02/hr | $25/hr | $27.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $17/hr | $27.41/hr | $34.6/hr |
| British Columbia → | $21.89/hr | $29.64/hr | $35.95/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Court reporters require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a college or other program in court reporting is usually required and the Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate may be required for court reporters.
- Medical transcriptionists require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a recognized medical transcription program is usually required and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certificate may be required for medical transcriptors.
- Occupations working in Braille usually require education in Unified English Braille (UEB) competence and related studies of 1-2 years.
Official Job Titles for NOC 12110
18 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:
- Legal administrative assistants (See 13111 Legal administrative assistants)View NOC 13111→
- Medical administrative assistants (See 13112 Medical administrative assistants)View NOC 13112→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12110 (Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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