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NOC 43109: Other instructors

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.

Median Pay$20/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles19 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 43109

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19 official aliases
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Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 43109

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other instructors is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

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 43109.

Former NOC 42164-Digit Legacy
Other instructors
VC1 - Code Change
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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$15$20/hr$31.5
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$16/hr$20/hr$28/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$16.5/hr$25/hr$28/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$18.75/hr$23/hr$35/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$17.33/hr$22.36/hr$41.4/hr
Quebec โ†’$16.1/hr$20/hr$28.5/hr
Ontario โ†’$17.6/hr$20/hr$35/hr
Manitoba โ†’$17.14/hr$22.98/hr$34.31/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$15.35/hr$26.67/hr$32/hr
Alberta โ†’$15.57/hr$21.16/hr$34.07/hr
British Columbia โ†’$17.85/hr$21.67/hr$33.5/hr
Nunavut โ†’$19/hr$24.91/hr$50.62/hr

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Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Ottawa
$21.11/hr
$17.6 - $32.99
Toronto
$20.62/hr
$17.6 - $32.53
Calgary
$21.75/hr
$15.72 - $32.48
Edmonton
$22.02/hr
$16.41 - $35.3
Vancouver
$20/hr
$17.85 - $30.77

Employment Requirements

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

  • Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
  • Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
  • Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
  • Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.

Official Job Titles for NOC 43109

19 Titles Listed

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:

driver's licence examinerdriving instructormodelling instructormotorcycle driving instructorsewing instructor - non-vocationalauto-driving instructorbeauty culture school instructorchild safety educatordriving examinerdriving school instructorfirst aid instructorgourmet cooking instructor - non-vocationalsailing instructorself-improvement course instructorsewing teacher - non-vocationalsmall-boat navigation instructortruck driving instructortutor - elementary school subjectstutor - secondary school subjects

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 41210โ†’
  • Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)View NOC 41221โ†’
  • Secondary school teachers (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)View NOC 41220โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 43109 (Other instructors)

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

Yes. Because NOC 43109 is classified as TEER 3, 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 $20/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, Other instructors was categorized under NOC 4216 (Other instructors). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 43109 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 43109 is $21.11/hr in Ottawa, $20.62/hr in Toronto, $21.75/hr in Calgary, $22.02/hr in Edmonton, $20/hr in Vancouver.
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Last verified: September 2026