NOC 41405: Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41405
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 41405
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Education 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 41405.
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) | $26.64 | $41.52/hr | $57.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $24.76/hr | $41.83/hr | $60/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $24.76/hr | $41.83/hr | $60/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $24.04/hr | $41.33/hr | $53.37/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $23.16/hr | $38.46/hr | $51/hr |
| Quebec → | $30/hr | $41.52/hr | $54.67/hr |
| Ontario → | $27.42/hr | $41.43/hr | $57.69/hr |
| Manitoba → | $32.97/hr | $45.05/hr | $58.67/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $30.58/hr | $43.27/hr | $56.02/hr |
| Alberta → | $22/hr | $44.23/hr | $58.97/hr |
| British Columbia → | $24.1/hr | $40.51/hr | $58/hr |
| Yukon → | $29.01/hr | $47/hr | $68.33/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $40.67/hr | $57.78/hr | $73.64/hr |
| Nunavut → | $36.89/hr | $58.28/hr | $76.71/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
- A master's degree in education may be required.
- Specialized training or certification may be required.
- Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
- A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41405
53 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:
- College and other vocational instructors (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)View NOC 41210→
- Educational counsellors (See 41320 Educational counsellors)View NOC 41320→
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)View NOC 41221→
- Government managers - education policy development and program administration (See 40012 Government managers - education policy development and program administration)View NOC 40012→
- Psychology assistant (except university) (See 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41403→
- Secondary school teachers (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)View NOC 41220→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41405 (Education 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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