NOC 41407: Program officers unique to government
Program officers unique to government are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41407
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 41407
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Program officers unique to government 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 41407.
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) | $26.83 | $43.71/hr | $66.67 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $26.22/hr | $43.2/hr | $57.01/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $21.54/hr | $36.28/hr | $53.16/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $26.22/hr | $41.93/hr | $61.49/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $26.44/hr | $42.58/hr | $57.33/hr |
| Quebec → | $28.85/hr | $37.5/hr | $57.66/hr |
| Ontario → | $33.33/hr | $46.15/hr | $69.23/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23.96/hr | $37.3/hr | $58.82/hr |
| Alberta → | $28.71/hr | $44.05/hr | $60.66/hr |
| British Columbia → | $26.83/hr | $48/hr | $66.05/hr |
| Yukon → | $36.55/hr | $55.13/hr | $69.52/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $46.95/hr | $63.93/hr | $81.37/hr |
| Nunavut → | $26.36/hr | $59.83/hr | $82.73/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree is usually required.
- A master's degree may be required.
- Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required.
- Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41407
54 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:
- Administrative officers (See 13100 Administrative officers)View NOC 13100→
- Border services, customs, and immigration officers (See 43203 Border services, customs, and immigration officers)View NOC 43203→
- Court officer (See 14103 Court clerks and related court services occupations)View NOC 14103→
- Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (See 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)View NOC 41401→
- Employment insurance and revenue officers (See 12104 Employment insurance and revenue officers)View NOC 12104→
- Executive assistants (See 12100 Executive assistants)View NOC 12100→
- Justice of the peace (See 42200 Paralegals and related occupations)View NOC 42200→
- Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41403→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41407 (Program officers unique to government)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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