NOC 44200: Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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

Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Median Pay$36.69/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

Official Titles11 TitlesGovernment aliases

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Official Main Duties for NOC 44200

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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 — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 44200

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

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 44200.

Former NOC 43134-Digit Legacy

Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces

RC4.1 - Breakdown

4313 expires, part transferred to 42100 and part split off to emerging items 42102, 43204, 44200

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)	$22	$36.69/hr	$47.8
Nova Scotia →	$22/hr	$35.03/hr	$47.75/hr
New Brunswick →	$24/hr	$38.07/hr	$45.75/hr
Quebec →	$21/hr	$32.97/hr	$43.41/hr
Ontario →	$22.29/hr	$38.46/hr	$51.36/hr
Manitoba →	$25/hr	$40.11/hr	$47.8/hr
Saskatchewan →	—	$20.81/hr	—
Alberta →	$22/hr	$41.21/hr	$49.45/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

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

Montréal

$32.97/hr

$21 - $43.41

Ottawa

$38.46/hr

$22.29 - $51.36

Toronto

$31.88/hr

$19.23 - $43.21

Edmonton

$42.81/hr

$25.51 - $50.3

Employment Requirements

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

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
Specialized training in the operation of military equipment and systems is provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 44200

11 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:

armoured soldier - Canadian Armyinfanteerinfantry soldiersoldier - Canadian Armyarmour defence gunnerartillery soldieraviator - Royal Canadian Air Forceordinary seaman - Royal Canadian Navyprivate - Canadian Armyprivate recruit - Canadian Armyseaman - Royal Canadian Navy

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→
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 43204 Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 43204→
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (See 42102 Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces)View NOC 42102→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 44200 (Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces)

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

NOC 44200 is in TEER 4, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.

For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $36.69/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, Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces was categorized under NOC 4313 (Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 44200 under TEER 4.

According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 44200 is $32.97/hr in Montréal, $38.46/hr in Ottawa, $31.88/hr in Toronto, $42.81/hr in Edmonton.

Because TEER 4 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026