NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
Workers in paramedical occupations administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies and other private sector establishments. Paramedics who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 32102
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 32102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Paramedical 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
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 32102.
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) | $25.56 | $38/hr | $49 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $21/hr | $29.04/hr | $39/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $17.5/hr | $27.31/hr | $35/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $22/hr | $31/hr | $44/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $25.25/hr | $32/hr | $38.93/hr |
| Quebec → | $25.56/hr | $35/hr | $40/hr |
| Ontario → | $30.75/hr | $42.17/hr | $50.81/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25/hr | $40/hr | $52.88/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $25/hr | $32.5/hr | $52/hr |
| Alberta → | $27/hr | $35.7/hr | $50/hr |
| British Columbia → | $25/hr | $34/hr | $46/hr |
| Yukon → | — | $38.83/hr | — |
| Northwest Territories → | $32.29/hr | $47.34/hr | $69.02/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
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 one- to three-year college, hospital-based or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program is required.
- Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces.
- Those operating emergency vehicles require an appropriate class of licence.
Official Job Titles for NOC 32102
40 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:
- Emergency medical care assistant (See 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates)View NOC 33102→
- Emergency medical care attendant (non-paramedical) (See 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates)View NOC 33102→
- Emergency medical responder (non-paramedical) (See 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates)View NOC 33102→
- Other assisting occupations in support of health services (See 33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services)View NOC 33109→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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