TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities)
TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities. It is the six-level system (TEER 0 to 5) in Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) that groups jobs by what they normally require.
The six levels
| TEER | Typical requirement | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Management | Restaurant manager |
| 1 | University degree | Software engineer |
| 2 | College diploma of 2+ years or apprenticeship | Electrician |
| 3 | Shorter college or apprenticeship, or 6+ months of training | Cook |
| 4 | High school and job training | Retail salesperson |
| 5 | Short demonstration, no formal education | General farm worker |
Express Entry programs (FSW, CEC) count only TEER 0 to 3. TEER also affects spousal open work permit eligibility and some provincial streams. Your TEER level comes from the NOC code that best matches your real duties, so two people with the same job title can land in different categories. See NOC and Express Entry.
Frequently asked questions
Which TEER levels count for Express Entry?
TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3.
How do I know my TEER level?
The second digit of your 5-digit NOC code shows the TEER category.
Are TEER 4 and 5 jobs eligible for PR?
Not through Express Entry, but some provincial and pilot programs accept them.
Official sources
- ESDC and Statistics Canada: NOCnoc.esdc.gc.ca
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