NOC 40012: Government managers - education policy development and program administration
Government managers in education policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by all levels of government.
Official Main Duties for NOC 40012
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 40012
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Government managers - education policy development and program administration is categorized under TEER 0. 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
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 40012.
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) | $47.01 | $63.74/hr | $68.68 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $43.42/hr | $59/hr | $73.99/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $39.84/hr | $56.91/hr | $73.97/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $38.56/hr | $53.91/hr | $72.47/hr |
| Quebec → | $39.9/hr | $58.33/hr | $76.75/hr |
| Ontario → | $38.18/hr | $57.03/hr | $81.33/hr |
| Manitoba → | $35.72/hr | $56.31/hr | $71.38/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $43.54/hr | $58.46/hr | $77.91/hr |
| Alberta → | $40.91/hr | $56.53/hr | $73.38/hr |
| British Columbia → | $40.36/hr | $58.17/hr | $78.87/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required.
- Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 40012
49 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:
- Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training (See 40020 Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training)View NOC 40020→
- Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (See 40010 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration)View NOC 40010→
- Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers (See 4140 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers)
- School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (See 40021 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education)View NOC 40021→
- Senior government managers and officials (See 00011 Senior government managers and officials)View NOC 00011→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 40012 (Government managers - education policy development and program administration)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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