NOC 2021 Classification Standard95 Occupations

TEER 4 Occupations in Canada: Requirements & PR Pathways (2026)

Jobs that need a high school diploma or a few weeks of job training.

Express Entry Status⚠ Regional PNP & Pilot Streams Only

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma.

Typical ExperienceSeveral weeks of on-the-job training.

Education Standards

TEER 4 Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

TEER 4 occupations are intermediate support roles that require secondary school (high school) graduation, job-specific training of several weeks, or several months of informal workplace training.

CRS Scoring Impact

How TEER 4 Work Experience Affects Your Express Entry CRS Score

TEER 4 work experience does NOT count toward Federal Express Entry eligibility (FSWP, CEC, or FSTP). However, it is fully recognized in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) and regional pilots.

Regional PR Pathways

Can TEER 4 Jobs Get Canada PR? Top 5 Provincial PNP Routes

Thousands of applicants worry that a TEER 4 job offer means no PR pathway. Here are the top provincial options:

Rule 01

Top 5 Provincial Nominee Streams for TEER 4

1. BC PNP Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled (ELSS). 2. Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS). 3. Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Stream. 4. Ontario OINP In-Demand Skills Stream. 5. Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream.

Rule 02

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Intermediate Stream

In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland, candidates with full-time TEER 4 job offers from designated employers can apply directly for Canadian Permanent Residency with only CLB 4 English/French.

Rule 03

Career Laddering to TEER 2 or TEER 3

Workers who start in TEER 4 positions (e.g. Retail store clerks NOC 64100 or Food servers NOC 65201) frequently get promoted to supervisory roles (e.g. Retail sales supervisor NOC 62010 in TEER 2), qualifying them directly for Express Entry CEC within 12 months.

PR Program Eligibility

Immigration Pathways for TEER 4 Occupations

While not eligible for direct Express Entry, thousands of TEER 4 workers transition to Canadian Permanent Residency every year through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Semi-Skilled streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and Rural Community Immigration Pilots.

✓ Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)✓ Atlantic Immigration Program✓ Rural Pilot Streams

All TEER 4 Occupations (95)

Search by code or title to check official duties, regional salaries, and target streams.

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NOC Code	Occupation Title	Category	Median Pay	Check Duties
NOC 14100	General office support workers	General Stream	$23.99/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14101	Receptionists	General Stream	$21/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14102	Personnel clerks	General Stream	$27.88/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14103	Court clerks and related court services occupations	General Stream	$29.81/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14110	Survey interviewers and statistical clerks	General Stream	$22/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14111	Data entry clerks	General Stream	$23.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14112	Desktop publishing operators and related occupations	General Stream	$23.77/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14200	Accounting and related clerks	General Stream	$25/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14201	Banking, insurance and other financial clerks	General Stream	$25.33/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14202	Collection clerks	General Stream	$28.2/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14300	Library assistants and clerks	General Stream	$23.17/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14301	Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks	General Stream	$28.57/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14400	Shippers and receivers	General Stream	$22.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14401	Storekeepers and partspersons	General Stream	$26/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14402	Production logistics workers	General Stream	$30.77/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14403	Purchasing and inventory control workers	General Stream	$24/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14404	Dispatchers	General Stream	$28/hr	View Duties →
NOC 14405	Transportation route and crew schedulers	General Stream	$32.69/hr	View Duties →
NOC 44100	Home child care providers	General Stream	$19/hr	View Duties →
NOC 44101	Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations	General Stream	$20.5/hr	View Duties →

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PROVINCIAL WAGES & DEMAND

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TEER 4 FAQ

TEER 4 Immigration FAQ

Common questions about TEER 4 education, work experience, and Canadian PR rules.

Yes, but not through Federal Express Entry directly. You must apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams like BC PNP Entry-Level/Semi-Skilled, Alberta Opportunity Stream, Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills, or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Most provincial semi-skilled streams require only CLB 4 or CLB 5 in English or French, which is much easier to achieve than the CLB 7 required for Express Entry.

Most provinces require 6 to 9 months of full-time work with an eligible provincial employer on a valid work permit before you can submit your provincial nomination application.

Yes. Many workers gain experience in TEER 4 positions, get promoted to supervisory roles (e.g., retail sales supervisor - NOC 62010 in TEER 2), and then qualify directly for Express Entry CEC!

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