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About the NOC

Career counsellors and individual job seekers, as well as statisticians and labour market analysts, use this system to organize and interpret statistics and other labour market facts.

 

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a tool that provides a standardized system for understanding the world of work. It describes duties, skills, interests, aptitudes, education requirements and work settings for occupations in the Canadian labour market.

NOC Matrix

A chart called the NOC Matrix shows the relationship between skill types and skill levels within the NOC system, providing an overview of the entire classification structure. The nine skill types are represented in the columns while the four skill levels and the management level are found in rows.

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NOC Dictionary and Database

The NOC dictionary and database web site can be found at:
http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml