National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 12101: Human resources and recruitment officers
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. Below are the main duties, all 30 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 12101?
NOC 12101 is the code for human resources and recruitment officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include human resources officer, personnel officer, recruitment specialist and staffing analyst. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), 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 $33.33 an hour.
- NOC code
- 12101
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $33.33 an hour
Job titles under NOC 12101
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
Main job titles
- human resources officer
- personnel officer
- recruitment specialist
- staffing analyst
- staffing coordinator
All 30 job titles in the NOC index
assistant personnel officer, employment interviewer, employment supervisor, executive recruiter, head-hunter, human resources officer, human resources technician, interviewer - human resources, labour force consultant, personnel administrator, personnel adviser, personnel interviewer, personnel management adviser, personnel officer, personnel recruitment officer, personnel selection officer, personnel supervisor, placement officer - human resources, recruiter - employment, recruiting officer, recruitment assistant, recruitment consultant, recruitment officer, recruitment specialist, senior staffing officer, staffing adviser, staffing analyst, staffing coordinator, staffing officer, student placement officer.
Also included in this group
- employment supervisor
Main duties of NOC 12101
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
- Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment
- Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
- Coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
- Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
- Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
- Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
- May manage and follow up on the opening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) files
- May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.
Employment requirements
- A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
- Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to specialist and management positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 12101 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 12101 |
|---|---|
| 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 12101 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. 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 | $22.00 | $33.33 | $52.73 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.00 | $35.10 | $47.95 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.00 | $34.87 | $53.33 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $31.25 | $48.87 |
| New Brunswick | $21.25 | $31.73 | $49.74 |
| Quebec | $24.80 | $31.25 | $52.88 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $34.87 | $52.73 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $27.00 | $46.63 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.17 | $33.33 | $62.02 |
| Alberta | $24.04 | $34.62 | $55.38 |
| British Columbia | $24.04 | $33.52 | $51.28 |
| Yukon | $35.37 | $40.00 | $47.78 |
| Northwest Territories | $36.84 | $50.78 | $63.41 |
| Nunavut | $39.31 | $50.87 | $66.03 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). 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 12101 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 12101 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 human resources officer?
NOC 12101, Human resources and recruitment officers, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 12101?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 12101 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 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 12101 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 12101 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $33.33 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 and $52.73. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 12101 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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