NOC 51110: Editors
Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and coordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff. They are employed by publishing firms, magazines, journals, newspapers, radio and television networks and stations, and by companies and government departments that produce publications such as newsletters, handbooks, manuals and Web sites. Editors may also work on a freelance basis.
Official Main Duties for NOC 51110
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 51110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Editors is categorized under TEER 1. 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 51110.
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) | $20 | $34.62/hr | $50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $24.81/hr | $35.89/hr | $49.7/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $22.34/hr | $31.72/hr | $43.1/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $26.39/hr | $33.62/hr | $45.03/hr |
| Quebec → | $25/hr | $40/hr | $54.95/hr |
| Ontario → | $20/hr | $34.62/hr | $48.72/hr |
| Manitoba → | $20.87/hr | $32.13/hr | $56.13/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $17.78/hr | $33.19/hr | $44.24/hr |
| Alberta → | $19.53/hr | $32.5/hr | $50.76/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $33.33/hr | $50/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree in English, French, journalism or a related discipline is usually required.
- Several years of experience in journalism, writing, publishing or a related field are usually required.
- Membership in the Editors Association of Canada may be required.
- Editors who specialize in a specific subject matter may be required to have training in that subject.
Official Job Titles for NOC 51110
54 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:
- Authors and writers (See 51111 Authors and writers (except technical))View NOC 51111→
- Editorial assistant (See 14301 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks)View NOC 14301→
- Film editor (See 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations)View NOC 51120→
- Journalists (See 51113 Journalists)View NOC 51113→
- Managing editor (See 50011 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)View NOC 50011→
- Map editor (See 22214 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology)View NOC 22214→
- Sound editor (See 52113 Audio and video recording technicians)View NOC 52113→
- Translator-reviser (See 51114 Translators, terminologists and interpreters)View NOC 51114→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 51110 (Editors)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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