NOC 21210: Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.
Official Main Duties for NOC 21210
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 21210
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
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
Designated under IRCC's STEM Priority Stream →. Candidates with 6 months of qualifying Canadian or foreign experience in this NOC can receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at significantly lower CRS cutoff thresholds.
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 21210.
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) | $31.25 | $51/hr | $77.33 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $31.88/hr | $40.11/hr | $53.85/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $31.54/hr | $45.84/hr | $71.76/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $30.33/hr | $44.71/hr | $64.4/hr |
| Quebec → | $28.21/hr | $51.98/hr | $84.13/hr |
| Ontario → | $38.46/hr | $51.28/hr | $77.33/hr |
| Manitoba → | $34.19/hr | $56.41/hr | $112.82/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $27.96/hr | $44.89/hr | $66.61/hr |
| Alberta → | $30.36/hr | $44.82/hr | $66.79/hr |
| British Columbia → | $34.66/hr | $50.04/hr | $75.94/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Mathematicians and statisticians usually require a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics.
- Actuaries usually require post-secondary education in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, commerce or business administration.
- Actuaries are conferred fellowships through the Canadian Institute of Actuaries upon successful completion of professional examinations and three years of work experience in the actuarial field as an actuarial assistant or in a related position.
Official Job Titles for NOC 21210
46 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:
- Financial advisors (See 11102 Financial advisors)View NOC 11102→
- Financial and investment analysts (See 11101 Financial and investment analysts)View NOC 11101→
- Financial auditors and accountants (See 11100 Financial auditors and accountants)View NOC 11100→
- Financial managers (See 10010 Financial managers)View NOC 10010→
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (See 10020 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers)View NOC 10020→
- Other financial officers (See 11109 Other financial officers)View NOC 11109→
- Statistical officers and related research support occupations (See 12113 Statistical officers and related research support occupations)View NOC 12113→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 21210 (Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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