NOC 63211: Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
Estheticians, electrologists and workers in related occupations provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an individual's physical appearance. They are employed in beauty salons, electrolysis studios, scalp treatment and hair replacement clinics and other similar establishments and in cosmetic departments of retail establishments such as pharmacies and department stores, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 63211
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 63211
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 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 63211.
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) | $15 | $20/hr | $30 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $20/hr | $30.05/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $20/hr | $26.37/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $16/hr | $20/hr | $26.37/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.1/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $19/hr | $30/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $16.2/hr | $34.72/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $20/hr | $24.73/hr |
| Alberta → | $15/hr | $21.63/hr | $25/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.85/hr | $22.15/hr | $43.96/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of high school, college or beauty school programs for cosmeticians, estheticians, electrologists, manicurists and pedicurists is required or On-the-job training is provided.
- Electrologists usually require certification from an electrologist's educational or training institution.
- Membership in a provincial or national electrolysis association may be required.
- Completion of a registered dermal therapy program may be required to provide electrology laser and vascular treatments.
- Estheticians usually require certification from an esthetician's educational or training institution.
- Apprenticeship for electrologists, estheticians and nail technicians is available in Manitoba. Trade certification for these occupations is compulsory in that province.
- A business licence is required for workers in this group who are owners/operators of businesses offering these services.
- Practitioners offering these personal services are required to adhere to infection control procedures.
Official Job Titles for NOC 63211
38 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:
- Hairstylists and barbers (See 63210 Hairstylists and barbers)View NOC 63210→
- Image, social and other personal consultants (See 64201 Image, social and other personal consultants)View NOC 64201→
- Make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (See 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts)View NOC 52119→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 63211 (Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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