NOC 12111: Health information management occupations
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 12111
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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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
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.
1253 continues as 12112 and part transferred to 12111
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) | $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)
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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 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:
- 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.
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