NOC 50010: Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions. They are employed in libraries, archives, museums and non-retail art galleries.
Official Main Duties for NOC 50010
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.
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 50010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers is categorized under TEER 0. 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 50010.
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) | $24.73 | $45/hr | $76.92 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $22.34/hr | $35.03/hr | $66.07/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $25.51/hr | $38.29/hr | $74.02/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $24.51/hr | $34.31/hr | $48.53/hr |
| Quebec → | $25/hr | $46.7/hr | $58.97/hr |
| Ontario → | $27/hr | $47.12/hr | $84.13/hr |
| Manitoba → | $30.29/hr | $36.06/hr | $74.52/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $25.92/hr | $40.24/hr | $69.93/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.41/hr | $41.64/hr | $69.68/hr |
| British Columbia → | $27.45/hr | $43.63/hr | $81.19/hr |
| Yukon → | $28.08/hr | $33.35/hr | $62.63/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Library managers
- A graduate degree in library and information science and Several years of experience as a librarian, including supervisory experience are required.
- Archive managers
- A graduate degree in archival science or history and Several years of experience as an archivist or in historical research, including supervisory experience are required.
- Museum and art gallery managers
- A graduate degree related to a particular collection or a training program in arts administration and Several years of experience as a curator, conservator or artist or experience in other related museum and art gallery work are usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 50010
48 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:
- Archivists (See 51102 Archivists)View NOC 51102→
- Conservators and curators (See 51101 Conservators and curators)View NOC 51101→
- Librarians (See 51100 Librarians)View NOC 51100→
- Records management services manager (See 10019 Other administrative services managers)View NOC 10019→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 50010 (Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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