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NOC 12111: Health information management occupations

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

Health information management workers collect, code, record, review and manage health information. They are employed by hospitals, clinics, workplace health and safety boards, health record consulting firms and other health care establishments. Health information management workers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Median Pay$30.51/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles17 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 12111

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17 official aliases
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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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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 12111

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Health information management 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

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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 12111.

Former NOC 12524-Digit Legacy
Health information management occupations
VC1 - Code Change
Former NOC 12534-Digit Legacy
Records management technicians
RC5 - Transfer

1253 continues as 12112 and part transferred to 12111

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)$22$30.51/hr$46.19
Newfoundland and Labrador$24.51/hr$29.51/hr$35.17/hr
Nova Scotia$21.9/hr$28/hr$40.22/hr
New Brunswick$21.9/hr$28/hr$40.22/hr
Quebec$25.03/hr$33.25/hr$41.11/hr
Ontario$19.5/hr$29.76/hr$67.57/hr
Manitoba$21.48/hr$29.21/hr$42.18/hr
Saskatchewan$22.07/hr$30.65/hr$39.42/hr
Alberta$27.51/hr$36.73/hr$46.83/hr
British Columbia$25.61/hr$30.6/hr$53/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
$34.36/hr
$25.81 - $44.51
Ottawa
$29.76/hr
$19.5 - $67.57
Toronto
$29.76/hr
$19.5 - $67.57
Calgary
$35.39/hr
$26.64 - $45.99
Edmonton
$37.22/hr
$27.26 - $48.14
Vancouver
$30.6/hr
$26.44 - $60.2

Employment Requirements

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

  • Health information management technicians and related workers require completion of a recognized two-year college diploma program in health record technology or health information management.
  • Health information management technicians and related workers are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination which may be required by employers.

Official Job Titles for NOC 12111

17 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:

health information management supervisorhealth information management technicianhealth records technicianmedical records unit supervisorcancer registrarclinical data coordinatorhealth information management coderhealth information management practitionerhealth information management professionalhealth records classifierhealth records management coderhealth records management supervisormedical archivistmedical records supervisormedical records technicianmedical records technicians supervisortumour registrar

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Health information management consultant (See 11201 Professional occupations in business management consulting)View NOC 11201
  • Health records administrator (See 10019 Other administrative services managers)View NOC 10019
  • Health records clerk (See 14100 General office support workers)View NOC 14100
  • Records management technicians (See 12112 Records management technicians)View NOC 12112

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12111 (Health information management occupations)

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

Yes. Because NOC 12111 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 $30.51/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, Health information management occupations was categorized under NOC 1252 (Health information management occupations) and 1253 (Records management technicians). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 12111 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 12111 is $34.36/hr in Montréal, $29.76/hr in Ottawa, $29.76/hr in Toronto, $35.39/hr in Calgary, $37.22/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026