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NOC 12113: Statistical officers and related research support occupations

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Statistical officers and workers in related research support occupations provide statistical and research support services to a wide range of businesses and organizations. These workers conduct statistical routines, monitor trends, compile data and prepare charts, graphs, summaries and reports in support of organizational information needs and research activities. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Statistical officers who are also supervisors are included in this unit group.

Median Pay$28.21/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles10 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 12113

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 โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 12113

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Statistical officers and related research support 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 12113.

Former NOC 12544-Digit Legacy
Statistical officers and related research support occupations
VC1 - Code Change
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)$19$28.21/hr$44.9
Nova Scotia โ†’$20.67/hr$29.32/hr$43.73/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$19.91/hr$29.82/hr$46.68/hr
Quebec โ†’$22.15/hr$33.83/hr$52.56/hr
Ontario โ†’$20/hr$28.21/hr$46.15/hr
Manitoba โ†’$17.4/hr$25.39/hr$41.99/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$15.35/hr$28.85/hr$34.61/hr
Alberta โ†’$22.33/hr$33.3/hr$51.01/hr
British Columbia โ†’$23.46/hr$33.66/hr$45.7/hr

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Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Ottawa
$28.21/hr
$20 - $46.15
Toronto
$28.21/hr
$20 - $46.15
Calgary
$36.49/hr
$23.15 - $52.26
Edmonton
$34.27/hr
$22.68 - $49.12
Vancouver
$33.5/hr
$23.16 - $47.61

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A college diploma or undergraduate degree in a social science, commerce, statistics or a related field is usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 12113

10 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:

research assistant - generalist (except university)research support officersocial research assistant (except university)statistical officertechnical research assistant (except post-secondary)psychology research assistant (except university)research assistant (except post-secondary)social science research assistant (except university)statistical techniciantechnical services officer - statistics

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Data entry clerks (See 14111 Data entry clerks)View NOC 14111โ†’
  • Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (See 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries)View NOC 21210โ†’
  • Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers (See 4140 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers)
  • Survey interviewers and statistical clerks (See 14110 Survey interviewers and statistical clerks)View NOC 14110โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12113 (Statistical officers and related research support occupations)

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

Yes. Because NOC 12113 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 $28.21/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, Statistical officers and related research support occupations was categorized under NOC 1254 (Statistical officers and related research support occupations). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 12113 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 12113 is $28.21/hr in Ottawa, $28.21/hr in Toronto, $36.49/hr in Calgary, $34.27/hr in Edmonton, $33.5/hr in Vancouver.
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Last verified: September 2026