NOC 2021 Classification Standard69 Occupations

TEER 3 Occupations in Canada: Requirements & PR Pathways (2026)

Jobs that need less than 2 years of college or on-the-job training.

Express Entry Status✓ Eligible for Express Entry (FSW & CEC)

Minimum EducationHigh school completion plus less than 2 years of college.

Typical ExperienceMore than 6 months of specialized job training.

Education Standards

TEER 3 Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

TEER 3 occupations represent intermediate skilled positions that require a post-secondary college diploma of less than 2 years, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of specialized on-the-job training following secondary school completion.

CRS Scoring Impact

How TEER 3 Work Experience Affects Your Express Entry CRS Score

Experience in TEER 3 receives full skilled work points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), identical to TEER 0, 1, and 2. Even a 1-year completed diploma grants 90 points for education in the CRS grid.

Intermediate Skilled Roles

The NOC 2016 Skill Level B Split & High-Demand TEER 3 Jobs

When Canada introduced the 5-digit NOC 2021 system, old Skill Level B was split into TEER 2 and TEER 3:

Rule 01

The NOC 2016 "Skill Level B" Split

Under the old 4-digit system, both 3-year technical diplomas and 6-month certificates were lumped together under "Skill Level B". NOC 2021 created TEER 3 to represent intermediate skilled roles while keeping them fully eligible for Express Entry.

Rule 02

High-Demand Priority Occupations in TEER 3

Critical shortages exist in TEER 3 occupations: Transport Truck Drivers (NOC 73300) qualify for Transport category draws, Cooks (NOC 63200) qualify for Trades draws, and Dental Assistants (NOC 33100) qualify for Healthcare draws.

Rule 03

CEC Language Threshold: CLB 5

Like TEER 2, foreign workers who complete 1 year of Canadian skilled experience in a TEER 3 role only need CLB 5 (e.g. IELTS Reading 4.0, Writing 5.0, Listening 5.0, Speaking 5.0) to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

PR Program Eligibility

Immigration Pathways for TEER 3 Occupations

Fully eligible for Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Also targeted in category draws for Transport (truck drivers - NOC 73300) and Trades (cooks, mechanics).

✓ Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP)✓ Canadian Experience Class (CEC)✓ Transport & Trades Priority

All TEER 3 Occupations (69)

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NOC Code	Occupation Title	Category	Median Pay	Check Duties
NOC 13100	Administrative officers	General Stream	$29/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13101	Property administrators	General Stream	$31.25/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13102	Payroll administrators	General Stream	$30/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13110	Administrative assistants	General Stream	$26.44/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13111	Legal administrative assistants	General Stream	$27.47/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13112	Medical administrative assistants	General Stream	$25/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13200	Customs, ship and other brokers	General Stream	$27.12/hr	View Duties →
NOC 13201	Production and transportation logistics coordinators	General Stream	$29.49/hr	View Duties →
NOC 33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants	General Stream	$27/hr	View Duties →
NOC 33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations	Healthcare Priority	$27/hr	View Duties →
NOC 33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates	Healthcare Priority	$24/hr	View Duties →
NOC 33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants	Healthcare Priority	$20/hr	View Duties →
NOC 33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services	Healthcare Priority	$23/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43100	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants	General Stream	$25.01/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43109	Other instructors	General Stream	$20/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs	General Stream	$33.65/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43201	Correctional service officers	General Stream	$36.15/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers	General Stream	$36.92/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43203	Border services, customs, and immigration officers	General Stream	$40.1/hr	View Duties →
NOC 43204	Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces	General Stream	$34.35/hr	View Duties →

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TEER 3 FAQ

TEER 3 Immigration FAQ

Common questions about TEER 3 education, work experience, and Canadian PR rules.

Yes! Under the NOC 2021 system, TEER 3 is 100% eligible for both the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Yes. Key occupations like Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300), Cooks (NOC 63200), and Dental assistants (NOC 33100) are in TEER 3 and receive dedicated category draw invitations with lower cutoffs.

A 1-year certificate or diploma from an accredited institution satisfies the TEER 3 education requirement, provided your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) confirms it as a completed post-secondary credential.

Yes. Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) are classified under TEER 3 and qualify for Express Entry PR applications.

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