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NOC 43202: By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers

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

By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers enforce by-laws and regulations of provincial and municipal governments. They are employed by provincial and municipal governments and agencies.

Median Pay$36.92/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles39 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 43202

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.

39 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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 43202

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers 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 43202.

Former NOC 44234-Digit Legacy
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c.
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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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$24$36.92/hr$50.14
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$27.49/hr$32.81/hr$39.67/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$36.06/hr$36.5/hr$45/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$22.94/hr$36/hr$57.69/hr
Quebec โ†’$24/hr$30/hr$42/hr
Ontario โ†’$21/hr$41.33/hr$50.14/hr
Manitoba โ†’$21.92/hr$34/hr$41/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$18/hr$33.7/hr$38.46/hr
Alberta โ†’$24.67/hr$35.72/hr$46.8/hr
British Columbia โ†’$31/hr$38.6/hr$48/hr
Yukon โ†’$31.94/hr$40.65/hr$47.39/hr
Northwest Territories โ†’$36.82/hr$46.77/hr$53.59/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.

Montrรฉal
$33/hr
$25.25 - $38.96
Ottawa
$43.23/hr
$37.36 - $44.1
Toronto
$41.33/hr
$30 - $44.6
Calgary
$36.69/hr
$26.09 - $45.47
Edmonton
$34.59/hr
$23.77 - $41.17
Vancouver
$38.46/hr
$31 - $42.51

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a college program or courses in law and security or other related field or experience in a related administrative or regulatory occupation is usually required.
  • Zoning inspectors or zoning enforcement officers may require a college diploma as a civil engineering or architectural technologist or technician and several years of experience in enforcement and/or building construction or a related field.
  • On-the-job training is provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 43202

39 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:

animal control officerby-law enforcement officercommercial transport inspectorgarbage collection inspectorliquor licence inspectorparking control officerproperty standards inspectortaxi inspectorzoning inspectoranimal control inspectoranimal control supervisorby-law enforcement officers supervisorcommercial vehicle enforcement officerdevelopment control officerdog catcherdog wardenhighway scale operatorHumane Society inspectorHumane Society officerinspector - by-law enforcementinspector - municipal law enforcementlicence inspectorliquor board licence inspectorlottery supervisor - government servicesmunicipal law enforcement officermunicipal law enforcement officers supervisorpound officerproperty use inspectorright of way inspectorroad transport inspectorservice station inspectorsign inspectorsubdivision control officertraffic supervisor - by-law enforcementtransport compliance officertransportation enforcement officerweigh station operator - by-law enforcementzoning enforcement officerzoning examiner

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Employment insurance and revenue officers (See 12104 Employment insurance and revenue officers)View NOC 12104โ†’
  • Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (See 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)View NOC 22231โ†’
  • Occupational health and safety specialists (See 22232 Occupational health and safety specialists)View NOC 22232โ†’
  • Police officers (except commissioned) (See 42100 Police officers (except commissioned))View NOC 42100โ†’
  • Sheriffs and bailiffs (See 43200 Sheriffs and bailiffs)View NOC 43200โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 43202 (By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers)

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

Yes. Because NOC 43202 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 $36.92/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, By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers was categorized under NOC 4423 (By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c.). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 43202 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 43202 is $33/hr in Montrรฉal, $43.23/hr in Ottawa, $41.33/hr in Toronto, $36.69/hr in Calgary, $34.59/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026