NOC 41406: Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Median Pay$31/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 1Express Entry pool

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

Official Titles72 TitlesGovernment aliases

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Official Main Duties for NOC 41406

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 41406

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Recreation, sports and fitness 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

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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 41406.

Former NOC 41674-Digit Legacy

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

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Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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)	$21	$31/hr	$47.8
Newfoundland and Labrador →	$18.28/hr	$29.67/hr	$47.42/hr
Prince Edward Island →	$29.79/hr	$35.39/hr	$43.76/hr
Nova Scotia →	$18.28/hr	$29.67/hr	$47.42/hr
New Brunswick →	$19.95/hr	$30.14/hr	$33.26/hr
Quebec →	$21/hr	$31/hr	$47.8/hr
Ontario →	$20/hr	$33/hr	$54.87/hr
Manitoba →	$20/hr	$25.42/hr	$34.11/hr
Saskatchewan →	$20/hr	$24.9/hr	$38/hr
Alberta →	$24.68/hr	$32.05/hr	$68.13/hr
British Columbia →	$22.84/hr	$31.49/hr	$48.08/hr
Yukon →	$27.15/hr	$36.14/hr	$53.39/hr
Northwest Territories →	$30.34/hr	$48.28/hr	$61.63/hr

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field or a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 41406

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If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (See 54100 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness)View NOC 54100→
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (See 50012 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors)View NOC 50012→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41406 (Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 41406 is classified as TEER 1, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.

For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $31/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).

Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.

Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers was categorized under NOC 4167 (Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 41406 under TEER 1.

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026