National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
NOC 21221: Business systems specialists
Business systems specialists perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. Below are the main duties, all 22 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 21221?
NOC 21221 is the code for business systems specialists in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include business systems analyst, business systems consultant, business systems specialist - computer systems and information systems business analyst. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), 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 $45.13 an hour.
- NOC code
- 21221
- TEER
- 1: University degree
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $45.13 an hour
Job titles under NOC 21221
Business systems specialists perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. They must also identify the strategic objectives of a company and translate these objectives into achievable tasks for an organization's information technology department. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.
Main job titles
- business systems analyst
- business systems consultant
- business systems specialist - computer systems
- information systems business analyst
- information technology (IT) business analyst
All 22 job titles in the NOC index
business analyst - computer systems, business continuity analyst, business data analyst, business intelligence analyst - information technology (IT), business intelligence specialist, business process analyst, business solutions consultant, business systems analyst, business systems consultant, business systems specialist - computer systems, computer systems business analyst, enterprise resource planning analyst, functional consultant - information systems, human resource information system analyst, informatics business analyst, information systems business analyst, information systems implementation consultant, information systems technical analyst, information systems technical specialist, information technology (IT) business analyst, systems business re-engineering analyst, technical business analyst.
Main duties of NOC 21221
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
- Analyze information systems processes, and propose customized solutions to improve performance and efficiency
- Design, develop, integrate, test and implement information systems business solutions
- Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery
- Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams
- Conduct tests to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and functionality of system changes and enhancements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, information systems or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
- Certification or training may be required by some employers.
Is NOC 21221 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 21221 |
|---|---|
| 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 21221 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 | $30.67 | $45.13 | $62.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.96 | $46.33 | $60.66 |
| Prince Edward Island | $28.84 | $38.34 | $52.85 |
| Nova Scotia | $27.00 | $46.15 | $66.67 |
| New Brunswick | $25.38 | $38.50 | $53.33 |
| Quebec | $30.05 | $46.15 | $67.39 |
| Ontario | $33.33 | $45.13 | $62.50 |
| Manitoba | $27.98 | $43.50 | $57.69 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.02 | $47.85 | $56.00 |
| Alberta | $33.33 | $48.08 | $72.12 |
| British Columbia | $27.40 | $42.40 | $60.44 |
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 21221 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 21221 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.
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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 business systems analyst?
NOC 21221, Business systems specialists, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 21221?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 21221 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 1 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 21221 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 21221 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $45.13 an hour, with most wages between $30.67 and $62.50. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 21221 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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