NOC 22110: Biological technologists and technicians
Biological technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, health, research and educational institutions, environmental consulting companies, and resource and utilities companies.
Official Main Duties for NOC 22110
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 22110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Biological technologists and technicians 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 22110.
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) | $19.5 | $29.12/hr | $43 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $21.79/hr | $31.25/hr | $43.08/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18.62/hr | $29.42/hr | $33.7/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.73/hr | $25.39/hr | $37.37/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $18.8/hr | $27.24/hr | $39.63/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $28/hr | $41.03/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.72/hr | $30/hr | $45/hr |
| Manitoba → | $19.48/hr | $22/hr | $29/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $16.75/hr | $32/hr | $45.64/hr |
| Alberta → | $21.87/hr | $32.99/hr | $46.48/hr |
| British Columbia → | $22/hr | $32.85/hr | $42.31/hr |
| Yukon → | $21.61/hr | $37.78/hr | $46.9/hr |
| Nunavut → | $27.93/hr | $51.19/hr | $61.02/hr |
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Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
- Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.
- Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.
Official Job Titles for NOC 22110
85 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:
- Agricultural and fish products inspectors (See 22111 Agricultural and fish products inspectors)View NOC 22111→
- Biochemistry laboratory technician (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)View NOC 22100→
- Biochemistry technologist (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)View NOC 22100→
- Biologists and related scientists (See 21110 Biologists and related scientists)View NOC 21110→
- Biomedical engineering technologist (See 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)View NOC 22310→
- Conservation and fishery officers (See 22113 Conservation and fishery officers)View NOC 22113→
- Forestry technologists and technicians (See 22112 Forestry technologists and technicians)View NOC 22112→
- Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (See 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations)View NOC 33101→
- Medical laboratory technologists (See 32120 Medical laboratory technologists)View NOC 32120→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 22110 (Biological technologists and technicians)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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