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NOC 14101: Receptionists

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

Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices and other offices throughout the public and private sectors. Telephone operators are included in this group.

Median Pay$21/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles53 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 14101

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.

53 official aliases
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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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Below 60% Target (0%)To qualify for NOC 14101, your employer letter should verify at least 8 main duties. Select 8 more to see if your experience matches.
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 14101

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Receptionists is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

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 14101.

Former NOC 14144-Digit Legacy
Receptionists
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)$16.25$21/hr$29
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$16/hr$21.32/hr$26/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$16.5/hr$20.36/hr$25/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$16.5/hr$20.5/hr$25.5/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$16/hr$22/hr$28/hr
Quebec โ†’$16.1/hr$20/hr$27/hr
Ontario โ†’$17.6/hr$20.5/hr$28/hr
Manitoba โ†’$16/hr$19.23/hr$25/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$15.35/hr$21/hr$30/hr
Alberta โ†’$16.75/hr$21/hr$30/hr
British Columbia โ†’$18/hr$24/hr$30/hr
Northwest Territories โ†’$20/hr$32/hr$40.17/hr
Nunavut โ†’$19/hr$31/hr$42/hr

๐Ÿ™๏ธ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.

Montrรฉal
$22/hr
$16.1 - $30
Ottawa
$20/hr
$17.6 - $28.62
Toronto
$20/hr
$17.6 - $28.57
Calgary
$21/hr
$17 - $30
Edmonton
$20/hr
$16 - $27.76
Vancouver
$24/hr
$18 - $30

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training may be provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 14101

53 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:

answering service operatorappointment clerkbusiness receptionistdental receptionisthospital admitting clerkmedical receptionistoffice reception clerkreceptionistswitchboard operatortelephone operatortelephone service assistanttelereceptionisttoll operatoradmitting clerkbeauty salon receptionistbooking clerk - hospitalbooking clerk - medical officecharge operator - telephone systemchief telephone operatorclerk switchboard operatorcollect call operator - telephone systemdental hygiene coordinatordental office receptionistdental treatment coordinatordoctor's office receptionistemergency admitting clerkfront desk clerk (except hotel)guest service representative - spahospital admissions clerkhospital receptionistinformation desk clerkinformation officer - Elections Canadainternational exchange operator - telephone systemlong distance telephone operatormail and message distribution clerkmedical clinic receptionistmedical office assistantmedical office secretary-receptionistoffice receptionistoperator - telephone systemreception clerkreception desk clerk (except hotel)receptionist-clerkreceptionist-secretaryreceptionist-switchboard operatorreceptionist-telephone operatorreceptionist-typistservice assistant - telephone systemspa receptionisttelephone answering service operatortelephone clerktelephone service analystvoice communication system operator

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • 911 dispatcher (See 14404 Dispatchers)View NOC 14404โ†’
  • Hotel front desk clerks (See 64314 Hotel front desk clerks)View NOC 64314โ†’
  • Other customer and information services representatives (See 64409 Other customer and information services representatives)View NOC 64409โ†’
  • Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (See 12010 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)View NOC 12010โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 14101 (Receptionists)

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

NOC 14101 is in TEER 4, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $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, Receptionists was categorized under NOC 1414 (Receptionists). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 14101 under TEER 4.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 14101 is $22/hr in Montrรฉal, $20/hr in Ottawa, $20/hr in Toronto, $21/hr in Calgary, $20/hr in Edmonton.
Because TEER 4 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026