NOC 31112: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with peripheral and central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose, assess and treat human communication disorders including speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are employed in hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care facilities, day clinics, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions, or may work in private practice. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 31112
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 31112
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 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 Healthcare 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 31112.
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) | $33.33 | $46.15/hr | $59.52 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $23.75/hr | $45/hr | $50/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $39.9/hr | $46.79/hr | $55.81/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $34.95/hr | $46.93/hr | $63.56/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $34.71/hr | $47.14/hr | $55.02/hr |
| Quebec → | $34/hr | $41/hr | $51.5/hr |
| Ontario → | $29/hr | $46.7/hr | $59.35/hr |
| Manitoba → | $21/hr | $47.5/hr | $56.59/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $35.9/hr | $53/hr | $71.43/hr |
| Alberta → | $32.05/hr | $55/hr | $64.66/hr |
| British Columbia → | $38.46/hr | $47/hr | $75/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Audiologists require a master's degree in audiology.
- Speech-language pathologists require a master's degree in speech-language pathology.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, is usually required.
- In some jurisdictions, audiologists may be required to obtain a separate licence to dispense hearing aids.
Official Job Titles for NOC 31112
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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Braille instructor (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)View NOC 42203→
- Hearing aid practitioner (See 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment)View NOC 32109→
- Lip-reading instructor (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)View NOC 42203→
- Managers in health care (See 30010 Managers in health care)View NOC 30010→
- Phoniatrician (See 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine)View NOC 31100→
- Sign language instructor (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)View NOC 42203→
- Speech-language pathology assistant (See 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment)View NOC 32109→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 31112 (Audiologists and speech-language pathologists)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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