NOC 41403: Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41403
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 41403
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Social policy researchers, consultants and program 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 41403.
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) | $26.67 | $42.56/hr | $60 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $24.73/hr | $36.06/hr | $53.33/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $28/hr | $37.95/hr | $50.26/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $26/hr | $39.56/hr | $50.48/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $26.57/hr | $40/hr | $51.37/hr |
| Quebec → | $26/hr | $40/hr | $57.44/hr |
| Ontario → | $26.92/hr | $44.62/hr | $64.1/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25.33/hr | $38/hr | $54.87/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $28.85/hr | $39.49/hr | $54.05/hr |
| Alberta → | $26/hr | $41.34/hr | $60.07/hr |
| British Columbia → | $27.47/hr | $41.83/hr | $57.69/hr |
| Yukon → | $29.4/hr | $49.32/hr | $56.24/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $38/hr | $56.25/hr | $72/hr |
| Nunavut → | $38.1/hr | $55.9/hr | $71.79/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required.
- A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required.
- Home economists require a bachelor's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, nutrition and food sciences or family and consumer studies.
- Registration is available, but voluntary, for home economists but the use of the designation "Professional Home Economist" is regulated in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, and "Registered Professional Home Economist" in British Columbia.
- Registration with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council is required for regulated Canadian immigration consultants.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41403
119 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:
- Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (See 41402 Business development officers and market researchers and analysts)View NOC 41402→
- Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (See 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)View NOC 41401→
- 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→
- Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41404 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41404→
- Home economics teacher - secondary school (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)View NOC 41220→
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) manager (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 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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