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NOC 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Cardiology technologists operate electrocardiogram equipment and use medical imaging technologies to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart disease. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group. They are employed in clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories.

Median Pay$34/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles40 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 32123

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 32123

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 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

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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 32123.

Former NOC 32174-Digit Legacy
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
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)$23$34/hr$51
Newfoundland and Labrador$26.3/hr$36.34/hr$46.58/hr
Nova Scotia$25.69/hr$33.53/hr$40.36/hr
New Brunswick$25/hr$34.25/hr$42.49/hr
Quebec$26.26/hr$33.99/hr$38.7/hr
Ontario$22.64/hr$34.03/hr$47.69/hr
Manitoba$28.14/hr$32/hr$40.87/hr
Saskatchewan$27.98/hr$38/hr$45.58/hr
Alberta$26.59/hr$39.54/hr$48.83/hr
British Columbia$35/hr$39/hr$45.64/hr

🏙️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.

Montréal
$34.28/hr
$27.38 - $38.87
Ottawa
$33.34/hr
$24.98 - $44.61
Toronto
$34.09/hr
$25.47 - $50.55
Calgary
$38.95/hr
$27.03 - $44.86
Edmonton
$39.71/hr
$28.99 - $46.71
Vancouver
$39.51/hr
$30.33 - $44.5

Employment Requirements

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

  • Cardiology technologists require completion of a two-year college diploma program in cardiology technology and Supervised practical training.
  • Cardiology technologists require registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists in all provinces except Quebec.
  • Electroencephalograph and other diagnostic technologists require completion of a two-year college or hospital-based program in electrophysiology technology and Supervised practical training.
  • Registration with the Canadian Board of Electroencephalograph Technologists is available for electroencephalograph technologists; it is required in Alberta and is usually required by employers in other provinces.
  • Registration with the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada is available for electromyography technologists and is usually required by employers.
  • Registration with l'Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological technologists in Quebec.

Official Job Titles for NOC 32123

40 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:

cardiac stress technologistcardiology supervisorcardiology technologistelectrocardiographic (ECG) technologistelectrocardiography technologistelectroencephalograph (EEG) technologistelectromyography (EMG) technologistelectroneurodiagnostic (END) technologistelectroneurophysiology (ENP) technologistassistant cardiology supervisorcardiac catheterization techniciancardiac catheterization technologistcardiac techniciancardiology instructorcardiology techniciancardiovascular techniciancardiovascular technologistcharge technologist - electrocardiographychief electroencephalograph technologistechoencephalographic technologistechoencephalography technicianelectrocardiographic (ECG) technicianelectrocardiography technicianelectrocardiology technicianelectrocardiology technologistelectroencephalograph (EEG) technicianelectroencephalograph technologistelectroencephalographic instructorelectromyography (EMG) chief technologistelectromyography (EMG) technicianevoked potential (EP) technologistHolter monitor technologistHolter scanning technologistmedical electrophysiology technologistneuroelectrophysiology technologistnon-registered electrocardiography technicianregistered cardiology technologistregistered electrocardiography technicianstudent cardiology technologistvascular technologist

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Cardiology nurse technician (See 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses)View NOC 31301
  • Cardiovascular perfusionist (See 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists)View NOC 32103

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 32123 (Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists)

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

Yes. Because NOC 32123 is classified as TEER 2, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $34/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, Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists was categorized under NOC 3217 (Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 32123 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 32123 is $34.28/hr in Montréal, $33.34/hr in Ottawa, $34.09/hr in Toronto, $38.95/hr in Calgary, $39.71/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026