NOC 40042: Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces plan, organize, command, direct, control and evaluate, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. Senior commissioned officers formulate military and strategic policies which establish the direction to be taken by the Canadian Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 40042
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 40042
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces 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 40042.
0433 continues as 40042 and part transferred to 10012
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) | $34.62 | $55.03/hr | $74.83 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $37.78/hr | $54.13/hr | $72.54/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $26.61/hr | $40.76/hr | $58.36/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $37.19/hr | $53.37/hr | $73.77/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $34.87/hr | $50.27/hr | $69.66/hr |
| Quebec → | $31.43/hr | $50.43/hr | $71.46/hr |
| Ontario → | $35.51/hr | $55.12/hr | $77.9/hr |
| Manitoba → | $35.26/hr | $52.5/hr | $73.09/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $32.86/hr | $52.07/hr | $74.99/hr |
| Alberta → | $34.28/hr | $52.58/hr | $72.71/hr |
| British Columbia → | $35.4/hr | $52.86/hr | $74.51/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $41.89/hr | $59.78/hr | $79.72/hr |
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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:
- A university degree is usually required.
- Completion of military training is required.
- Experience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.
- Senior ranks, such as colonel, require several years of experience.
Official Job Titles for NOC 40042
32 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:
- Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 43204 Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 43204→
- Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 44200 Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 44200→
- Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 42102 Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 42102→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 40042 (Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 40042, explore your TEER 0 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.