National Occupational Classification
The research phase for the 2026 National Occupational Classification (NOC) is now complete. To learn more about the upcoming update, we invite you to visit the Participate in NOC consultation section, which includes a summary of the planned changes for NOC 2026 Version 1.0.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s national system for describing occupations.
You can search the NOC to find where an occupation is classified or to learn about its main duties, educational requirements or other useful information.
About the NOC
Learn about the NOC and the revision process, take a tutorial, or read the FAQ.
Hierarchy and structure
Access the NOC occupational structure and matrix.
NOC versions
Read about the latest updates and consult the previous versions and their concordance tables.
Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS)
Access the OaSIS database to explore detailed information on occupations and competencies.