National Occupational Classification

National Occupational Classification 2006

The National Occupational Classification 2006 (NOC) provides a standardized language for describing the work performed by Canadians in the labour market. It is used for many applications including defining and collecting statistics, managing information databases, analyzing labour market trends and extracting practical career planning information. More importantly, it gives statisticians, labour market analysts, career counsellors, employers and individual job seekers a consistent way to collect data and describe and understand the nature of work.

The NOC is developed in collaboration with Statistics Canada according to 5 year Census cycles. It is based on extensive occupational research and consultation conducted across the country, reflecting the evolution of the Canadian labour market. By providing a standard way of organizing labour market information, the NOC helps all Canadians to be better informed about the world of work.

The NOC 2006 provides accurate and up-to-date descriptions of over 500 occupational groups that cover approximately 30,000 job titles. It classifies occupations with a four-digit code according to skill type and skill level. The digits of the NOC code reflect important information about the occupation it represents (e.g., 3113 Dentists –“31” indicates that this is a health occupation and it requires university level education).

National Occupational Classification 2006 (Occupational Descriptions)

While the structure of the NOC 2006 is the same as the NOC 2001, users can expect to find:

Review and updates performed to over 150 of the 520 Unit Group descriptions that include Lead Statement, Main Duties, Employment Requirements, Additional Information and Classified Elsewhere sections
Modifications and/or new titles, including gender-specific titles added to the existing NOC Index of Titles
Minor editorial changes made to a small number of Unit Group titles

National Occupational Classification 2006 (Index of Titles)

The NOC 2006 includes a CD-ROM that contains the PDF version of the contents of the binder; a revised Index of Titles; and a poster-sized NOC Matrix that provides an overview of the entire classification. Unlike the 2001 edition, the CD-ROM of the NOC 2006 is not available to purchase separately.

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Produced by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Published by Canadian Government Publishing, 2007.


Catalogue No.	MP53-25/2006E
Price	$99.95
Format	Looseleaf binder (29cm x 30 cm) with CD-ROM and matrix poster
Language	English; Aussi disponible en français

Related titles:

For characteristics of an occupation, as well as the main attributes necessary to perform the work, see: Career Handbook.
Statistics Canada publishes NOC-S National Occupational Classification for Statistics which replaced their Standard Occupational Classification.

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