NOC 43204: Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Official Main Duties for NOC 43204
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 43204
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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
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 43204.
4313 expires, part transferred to 42100 and part split off to emerging items 42102, 43204, 44200
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) | $25.95 | $34.35/hr | $44.57 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $24.68/hr | $31.75/hr | $42.14/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $25.82/hr | $33.3/hr | $41.35/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $27.24/hr | $34.83/hr | $43.54/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $26.03/hr | $31.49/hr | $39.12/hr |
| Quebec → | $27.33/hr | $34.31/hr | $43.52/hr |
| Ontario → | $26.7/hr | $34.46/hr | $46.26/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25.54/hr | $31.79/hr | $40.42/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $24.08/hr | $33.67/hr | $51.46/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.65/hr | $33.04/hr | $40.53/hr |
| British Columbia → | $29.42/hr | $38.12/hr | $49.72/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $32.47/hr | $37.7/hr | $42.95/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
- Occupational qualification training of at least six months is required.
- Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.
Official Job Titles for NOC 43204
8 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:
- Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 40042 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 40042→
- Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 44200 Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 44200→
- Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 42102 Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 42102→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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