TEER Code Lookup (Canada, NOC 2021)
Look up your TEER level by job title or by NOC 2021 code. Instant, no signup. Used for Express Entry, LMIA, PNP and Canadian job applications.
Quick answer
TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) is the second digit of a NOC 2021 code and runs from 0 to 5: TEER 0 is management, TEER 1 usually needs a university degree, TEER 2 a college diploma or apprenticeship of two years or more, TEER 3 a shorter diploma or apprenticeship, TEER 4 high school or on-the-job training, and TEER 5 short work demonstration. Search a job title or code above to see its TEER.
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All 6 TEER levels at a glance
TEER replaced the old NOC skill types (0/A/B/C/D) in November 2022 as part of NOC 2021.
| TEER | Typical requirement | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| TEER 0 | Management occupations | Marketing manager, IT project manager |
| TEER 1 | Usually requires a university degree | Software developer, financial auditor, RN |
| TEER 2 | College diploma / 2+ years apprenticeship / supervisory | Electrician, computer network technician |
| TEER 3 | College < 2 years / 6 months on-the-job | Customer service rep, bookkeeper, cook |
| TEER 4 | High school + short training | Retail salesperson, food service supervisor |
| TEER 5 | Short-term work demonstration, no formal training | Material handler, cleaner, kitchen helper |
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How to find a TEER level
- 1
Search by job title or NOC code
Type a job title, or enter a five-digit NOC 2021 code.
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Read the TEER level
The second digit of a NOC 2021 code is its TEER category (0–5).
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Check what it means for you
TEER 0–3 experience generally counts as skilled work for Express Entry; check the program's current rules.
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Confirm the code
Verify the duties on the official NOC 2021 page before you rely on it.
TEER levels 0–5 explained — and how to find yours in 30 seconds
- TEER replaced the old NOC skill types (0/A/B/C/D) in November 2022 as part of NOC 2021.
- There are 6 TEER levels: 0 (management) through 5 (short-term training).
- Express Entry (CEC + FSWP) requires TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 for your primary work experience.
- In a 5-digit NOC 2021 code, the second digit usually indicates the TEER (with some exceptions).
- LMIA wage floors change by TEER — recruiters and employers care about this number.
The 6 TEER levels
- TEER 0 — Management (e.g. marketing manager, IT project manager).
- TEER 1 — University degree usually required (e.g. software developer, RN, financial auditor).
- TEER 2 — College diploma or 2+ year apprenticeship, or supervisory role.
- TEER 3 — College under 2 years, or 6 months on-the-job (e.g. customer service rep, bookkeeper, cook).
- TEER 4 — High school + short training (e.g. retail salesperson, food service supervisor).
- TEER 5 — Short-term work demonstration, no formal training (e.g. warehouse worker, cleaner).
Why TEER matters for immigration
Under Express Entry, only TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 occupations count as skilled work experience for CEC and FSWP. TEER 4 and 5 experience does not qualify (though it may support other programs like the Agri-Food Pilot or an LMIA-based work permit). Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) sometimes accept TEER 4 for specific occupations.
How this tool works
- Search by job title, or type a 5-digit NOC 2021 code.
- The tool shows the matching occupation and reads its TEER from the code's second digit.
- The full TEER table on this page explains what each level usually requires.
- TEER describes the occupation's typical entry requirements, not your personal education.
Worked example: reading TEER from the code
Take 21232 — Software developers and programmers. The first digit (2) is the broad category: natural and applied sciences. The second digit (1) is the TEER, so this is a TEER 1 occupation.
Compare 64409 — Other customer and information services representatives: broad category 6 (sales and service), TEER 4.
A customer service representative who also supervises a team might instead fit a supervisor code in a lower-numbered TEER — which is why you check duties, not just the title.
Tips for job seekers in Canada
- For Express Entry's Canadian Experience Class, your Canadian work must be in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3; language requirements are CLB 7 for TEER 0–1 and CLB 5 for TEER 2–3.
- Many provincial nominee streams accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations — check your province's stream rules.
- If you're comparing old documents: NOC 2016 skill type 0 roughly became TEER 0, skill level A became TEER 1, B was split into TEER 2 and 3, C became TEER 4 and D became TEER 5. Always confirm the new code rather than converting it by hand.
- Your TEER can differ from your own qualifications. A PhD working as a retail associate is still in a TEER 4 occupation for that job.
The six TEER categories at a glance
| TEER | Usual entry requirement | Example occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Management responsibilities | Retail and wholesale trade managers |
| 1 | University degree | Software engineers, financial advisors |
| 2 | College diploma (2–3 years), apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory/safety roles | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 3 | College diploma or apprenticeship under 2 years, or 6+ months on-the-job training | Bakers |
| 4 | High school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training | Retail salespersons |
| 5 | Short-term work demonstration, no formal education | Delivery service drivers |
TEER 1–5 examples follow ESDC's TEER category tutorial (checked October 17, 2026).
Keep going: related guides and data
Sources
- ESDC — NOC 2021: TEER category tutorial (checked October 17, 2026)
- IRCC — Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class (checked October 17, 2026)
- IRCC — Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC) (checked October 17, 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
What is a TEER code in Canada?
TEER (Training, Education, Experience, Responsibilities) is the 6-level classification (0–5) that replaced the old NOC skill types (0/A/B/C/D) in NOC 2021. Every job in Canada maps to one of these levels.
How do I find the TEER for my job title?
Type your job title above — we match it against the NOC 2021 dataset and return the top-3 candidates with their TEER level. For a known 5-digit NOC code, the second digit is the TEER.
What TEER is customer service representative?
TEER 3 — NOC 64409 (Customer and information services representatives).
What TEER is warehouse worker?
TEER 5 — NOC 75101 (Material handlers). Warehouse associate and warehouse worker both map here.
Why does TEER matter for immigration?
Express Entry programs (CEC, FSWP) require TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 for the primary NOC in your work experience. LMIA wage rules also change by TEER.
How is TEER different from the old NOC skill levels?
The old system had 5 skill types (0, A, B, C, D). NOC 2021 splits these into 6 TEERs (0 through 5), giving finer granularity — especially between old B and C, which are now TEER 2 vs 3.
Where does the TEER show up in the NOC code?
In most NOC 2021 codes, the second digit is the TEER. For example, 21232 (software developers) starts with 2 → TEER 1. This isn't universal, so always confirm with a lookup.
Can I still use my NOC 2016 code?
For immigration applications submitted from November 2022 onward, IRCC requires NOC 2021 codes. The ESDC concordance table maps every 4-digit legacy code to its 5-digit replacement.
Is TEER 4 considered skilled work in Canada?
Not for Express Entry, which counts TEER 0–3 work. Some provincial nominee streams and other programs do accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations, so "skilled" depends on the program.
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