NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities for the elderly and other health care establishments. Emergency medical care attendant are employed by private ambulance services, urgent care centers or other health facilities.
Official Main Duties for NOC 33102
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 33102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates is categorized under TEER 3. 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 33102.
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 | $24/hr | $28.84 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $18/hr | $25/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18/hr | $23.26/hr | $26.68/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $17.91/hr | $23/hr | $25.18/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17/hr | $21.5/hr | $25/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $25.1/hr | $27.92/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.49/hr | $24/hr | $30/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $20.5/hr | $24/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $17/hr | $23.97/hr | $25/hr |
| Alberta → | $19/hr | $22.55/hr | $26.46/hr |
| British Columbia → | $22.37/hr | $27.89/hr | $29.83/hr |
| Yukon → | $26/hr | $33/hr | $49.52/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $30/hr | $35/hr | $40/hr |
| Nunavut → | $20/hr | $30/hr | $45.42/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education and on-the-job training or a personal support worker, nursing aide or health care aide college or private institutional program, or a college nursing orderly program and supervised practical training are required.
- Completion of specialized courses such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid is usually required.
- An appropriate class of driver's licence may be required for medical attendants.
Official Job Titles for NOC 33102
67 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 assistant (See 32102 Paramedical occupations)View NOC 32102→
- Emergency medical attendant (See 32102 Paramedical occupations)View NOC 32102→
- Licensed practical nurses (See 32101 Licensed practical nurses)View NOC 32101→
- Other assisting occupations in support of health services (See 33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services)View NOC 33109→
- Personal care attendant - home care (See 44101 Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations)View NOC 44101→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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