NOC 11200 — Human resources professionals in Canada
Duties, TEER level, employment requirements and example job titles for NOC 11200, plus Job Bank wages by province — from the NOC 2021 classification.
What NOC 11200 means in plain English
Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures. In NOC 2021, the first digit of the code (1) places this unit group in the broad category Business, finance and administration occupations, and the second digit (1) is its TEER level.
What TEER 1 means
TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities. TEER 1 usually means:
- Completion of a university degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate), or
- Previous experience and expertise in subject-matter knowledge from a related TEER 2 occupation (when applicable).
Express Entry: Work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 occupations is the 'skilled' experience that the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry look for. Program rules, minimum hours and category-based draws change, so confirm current requirements on IRCC's website before you apply. See all TEER 1 occupations.
Main duties
- Plan HR services
- Recruit and select staff
- Manage employee relations
- Administer compensation programs
- Coordinate training
Employment requirements
- University degree in HR, business administration, or industrial relations
- CHRP designation often required
Example job titles under NOC 11200
If your job title is one of these, NOC 11200 is a likely match — confirm it by comparing your actual duties with the list above, since NOC is matched on duties, not titles.
- Human resources advisor
- Compensation specialist
- Employee relations officer
- HR consultant
- Recruiter
Wages for NOC 11200 (hourly)
Job Bank Canada wage data, refreshed April 2026. Wages vary by city and employer.
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (national) | $26.92/hr | $38.46/hr | $56.00/hr |
| Ontario | $28.85/hr | $40.87/hr | $60.00/hr |
| British Columbia | $27.00/hr | $38.50/hr | $55.00/hr |
| Alberta | $28.00/hr | $40.00/hr | $58.00/hr |
| Quebec | $25.00/hr | $35.00/hr | $51.00/hr |
See annual equivalents and the highest-paying province on the hr professional salary page.
Applying for NOC 11200 jobs?
- HR Coordinator — resume example
- HR Coordinator — cover letter example
- HR Coordinator — interview questions
How to use NOC 11200 on your resume
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for Canadian job titles and duty keywords. Use the example title that matches your work, mirror the duty wording above in your bullets, and check your draft with the free ATS checker. If you studied outside Canada, read our Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) guide.
Related occupations
Other business, finance and administration occupations we cover:
- NOC 10010 — Financial managers (TEER 0)
- NOC 10011 — Human resources managers (TEER 0)
- NOC 11100 — Financial Auditors and Accountants (TEER 1)
- NOC 11101 — Financial and investment analysts (TEER 1)
- NOC 11202 — Marketing Coordinators (TEER 1)
- NOC 12010 — Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (TEER 2)
- NOC 12200 — Bookkeepers (TEER 2)
- NOC 13100 — Office Administrators (TEER 3)
Sources: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Statistics Canada / ESDC (duties and requirements summarized). Wages: Job Bank Canada, refreshed April 2026, Open Government Licence – Canada. Always confirm your code on the official NOC site before using it on an application.