NOC 41311: Probation and parole officers
Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms and serving sentences of two years less a day. They are employed by provincial governments. Parole officers monitor the reintegration of criminal offenders serving the remainder of sentences on conditional release and individuals that are subject to a long-term supervision order. They also assess inmates and develop rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders who are incarcerated in correctional facilities. They are employed by federal and provincial governments. Both probation and parole officers work in the community and in correctional facilities including young offender's correctional facilities.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41311
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 41311
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Probation and parole officers is categorized under TEER 1. 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 41311.
4155 continues as 41311 and part transferred to 42201
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) | $30.39 | $40.35/hr | $56.25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $28.67/hr | $40.84/hr | $49.38/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $28.67/hr | $40.84/hr | $49.38/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $28.67/hr | $40/hr | $49.38/hr |
| Quebec → | $32.11/hr | $45.28/hr | $57.81/hr |
| Ontario → | $31.25/hr | $38.97/hr | $48.39/hr |
| Manitoba → | $31.24/hr | $42.03/hr | $53.94/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $29.31/hr | $39.64/hr | $51.86/hr |
| Alberta → | $32.59/hr | $43.62/hr | $52.46/hr |
| British Columbia → | $36.05/hr | $43.41/hr | $49.65/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $37.64/hr | $53.51/hr | $75.9/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:
- A bachelor's degree in social work, criminology, psychology, sociology or other related social science discipline is required.
- A master's degree in social work, criminology, psychology or other related social science discipline may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41311
6 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:
- Correctional service officers (See 43201 Correctional service officers)View NOC 43201→
- Managers in social, community and correctional services (See 40030 Managers in social, community and correctional services)View NOC 40030→
- Social and community service workers (See 42201 Social and community service workers)View NOC 42201→
- Social workers (See 41300 Social workers)View NOC 41300→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41311 (Probation and parole officers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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