NOC 41404: Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer health care policies and programs. They are employed by government departments and agencies, consulting establishments, universities, research institutes, hospitals, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41404
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 41404
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Health 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 41404.
4165 continues as 41404 and part transferred to 21110 and part split off to emerging item 41310
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) | $27 | $43.08/hr | $60 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $27/hr | $41.21/hr | $52.2/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $35.12/hr | $44.62/hr | $62.5/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $30.38/hr | $44.51/hr | $64.1/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $23.71/hr | $37/hr | $46.15/hr |
| Quebec → | $25/hr | $38/hr | $54.95/hr |
| Ontario → | $26.5/hr | $44.62/hr | $62.42/hr |
| Manitoba → | $27.92/hr | $44/hr | $55.58/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $26.67/hr | $42/hr | $54.15/hr |
| Alberta → | $29.23/hr | $43.5/hr | $59/hr |
| British Columbia → | $28.24/hr | $41.03/hr | $60/hr |
| Yukon → | $33.26/hr | $48.85/hr | $66.98/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $42.15/hr | $56.41/hr | $66.21/hr |
| Nunavut → | $34/hr | $50.26/hr | $67.35/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 health science, public administration, recreation administration or hospital administration, or a bachelor's degree in social science, is required.
- A graduate degree in health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience in the health field as a health care professional or as a community or social service worker are usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41404
36 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:
- Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41405 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41405→
- 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→
- Managers in health care (See 30010 Managers in health care)View NOC 30010→
- Social and community service workers (See 42201 Social and community service workers)View NOC 42201→
- Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41403→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41404 (Health 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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