National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 00010: Legislators
Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members. Below are the main duties, all 36 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 00010?
NOC 00010 is the code for legislators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include cabinet minister, city councillor, First Nations band chief and governor general. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $84,000 a year.
- NOC code
- 00010
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Legislative and senior management occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $84,000 a year
Job titles under NOC 00010
Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members.
Main job titles
- cabinet minister
- city councillor
- First Nations band chief
- governor general
- lieutenant-governor
- mayor
- Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
- Member of Parliament (MP)
- Member of the National Assembly (MNA)
- Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP)
- premier
- prime minister
- school board trustee
- senator
All 36 job titles in the NOC index
Aboriginal band chief, Aboriginal band council member, alderman/woman, attorney general, cabinet minister, city alderman, city councillor, city councilman/woman, councillor, First Nations band chief, First Nations band council member, First Nations government leader, government leader, governor general, leader of the opposition, legislative body speaker, legislator, lieutenant-governor, mayor, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Member of Parliament (MP), Member of the House of Assembly (MHA), Member of the National Assembly (MNA), Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP), metropolitan council chair, municipal council chairman/woman, opposition leader, orator - government, premier, prime minister, reeve, regional municipality chair, school board trustee, senator, solicitor general, Treasury Board president.
Main duties of NOC 00010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Enact, amend or repeal laws and regulations
- Participate in developing or amending government policies, programs or procedures
- Represent their government at local, national and international meetings and conferences
- Respond to matters of concern to constituents or the general public
- May serve as minister responsible for a government department or agency and direct senior government managers and officials in the implementation of government policy and the management of that department or agency.
Employment requirements
- Election to a legislative body, or appointment to positions such as senator, lieutenant-governor or governor general, is required.
Is NOC 00010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 00010 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 00010 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per year. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $84,000 | $184,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not published | $99,000 | Not published |
| Prince Edward Island | Not published | $100,000 | Not published |
| Nova Scotia | $35,128 | $94,000 | $158,000 |
| New Brunswick | $34,800 | $68,000 | $150,000 |
| Quebec | $41,200 | $96,000 | $184,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $80,000 | $186,000 |
| Manitoba | $34,810 | $70,000 | $154,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $73,500 | $154,000 |
| Alberta | $34,800 | $93,000 | $192,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $76,000 | $166,000 |
| Yukon | Not published | $97,000 | Not published |
| Northwest Territories | Not published | $124,000 | Not published |
| Nunavut | Not published | $153,000 | Not published |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2021 (2021 Census). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 00010 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 00010 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a cabinet minister?
NOC 00010, Legislators, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 00010?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 00010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 00010 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 00010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $84,000 a year, with most wages between $32,867 and $184,000. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 00010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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