NOC 21203 Land surveyors
Canada is making some significant changes to its Immigration National Occupation Classification system.
The current NOC List is currently being updated. As a result, the details for NOC 2154 Land surveyors has changed to the following:
NOC 2154 has become Noc 21203
NOC 21203 replaces NOC 2154 for the job title of Land surveyors
Will this change affect me?
The new 2021 NOC codes will likely impact Express Entry and PNP candidates, especially those with occupations previously at NOC Skill Level B.
Land surveyors applicants need to identify which occupation, or NOC code, their work falls under. Making the correct choice of NOC is therefore a vital part of a successful Canadian Immigration project.
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Why has NOC 2154 changed to NOC 21203?
Every seven to ten years Canadian Immigration adjusts the National Occupation Classification Code to reflect changes in immigration and the economy. It also reflects the broader needs of employers and the overall nature of work in Canada. The NOC is developed and maintained between Statistics Canada (STC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
In 2021 a new National Occupation Code index was announced. This new 2021 NOC List replaces all previous versions of the Canadian NOC List.
The old Skill Levels were based on four categories; Skill Level A, B, C, D.
These have been replaced with levels of Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER).
Every NOC Code and Occupation now has a TEER level for Immigration purposes rather than one of the traditional Skill Levels.
What’s changed for the job title Land surveyors?
The old NOC structure (NOC 2016) for NOC 2154 was categorized based on Skill Level. Level.
The old level of 2154 Land surveyors “has skill Level A: University degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) is required”.
The new NOC structure for Land surveyors uses the NOC Code 21203 and the Skill requirement of “Completion of a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or Previous experience and expertise in subject matter knowledge from a related occupation found in TEER 2 (when applicable).”
NOC 21203 Summary
NOC 21203 was previously 2154
The job title for both 21203 and 2154 is now Land surveyors
The TEER level for 21203 is “Completion of a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or Previous experience and expertise in subject matter knowledge from a related occupation found in TEER 2 (when applicable).”
The level of demand in Canada for the role remains High
Canada Visa Options for NOC 21203
There are a number of Canada Visa options for NOC 2154. These include:
Federal Skilled Visas
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nomination
Is NOC 21203 in demand in Canada
NOC 21203
Land surveyors
Demand: High
This means that currently, according to Statistics Canada, the role of Land surveyors in Canada currently has more jobs advertised than available candidates. It is anticipated that over the next 18 to 24 months the Canadian Skills shortage for the National Occupation Code 21203 will be filled by highly skilled and motivated newcomers to Canada.
