National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
NOC 31121: Dietitians and nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists assess nutrition related issues of individuals and groups and develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease. 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 31121?
NOC 31121 is the code for dietitians and nutritionists in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include administrative dietitian, clinical dietitian, community nutritionist and consultant dietitian. 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, and IRCC lists it for the healthcare and social services category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $41.63 an hour.
- NOC code
- 31121
- TEER
- 1: University degree
- Broad category
- Health occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Healthcare and social services
- Median wage
- $41.63 an hour
Job titles under NOC 31121
Dietitians and nutritionists assess nutrition related issues of individuals and groups and develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease. They manage food and nutrition service systems, and plan health promotion programs. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, home health-care agencies and extended care facilities, community health centres, the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, educational institutions, and government and sports organizations, or they may work as private consultants.
Main job titles
- administrative dietitian
- clinical dietitian
- community nutritionist
- consultant dietitian
- dietitian
- dietitian-nutritionist
- nutrition specialist
- nutritionist
- public health dietitian
- public health nutritionist
- registered dietitian (RD)
- research dietitian
All 30 job titles in the NOC index
administrative dietitian, administrative nutritionist, clinical dietitian, clinical nutritionist, community dietitian, community nutritionist, consultant dietitian, consultant nutritionist, dietetic consultant, dietician, dietitian, dietitian-nutritionist, nutrition and dietetics researcher, nutrition consultant, nutrition researcher, nutrition specialist, nutritionist, professional dietitian (P.Dt.), professional nutritionist, public health dietitian, public health nutritionist, registered dietitian (RD), registered dietitian-nutritionist (RDN), registered nutritionist, registered professional dietitian, registered professional nutritionist, research dietitian, research nutritionist, therapeutic dietitian, therapeutic nutritionist.
Main duties of NOC 31121
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition programs and services for individuals, communities and populations
- Manage food service systems in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, privately owned-food service outlets or similar settings
- Provide nutrition guidance, label interpretation and consultation services to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
- Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
- Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
- Practice on an individual basis or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic diets to maintain and enhance general health
- Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
- Work within industry in the development, testing and evaluation, and marketing of food and nutrition products or as a company representative supplying product related information to health professionals
- Confer with other health professionals, community groups, government and the media to provide consultation and advice in areas of nutrition interpretation, intervention and policy
- Supervise training of dietetic interns.
- Dietitians and nutritionists may specialize in areas such as administrative dietetics, clinical dietetics, community dietetics, public health nutrition or research dietetics.
Employment requirements
- Dietitians require a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science from a program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), and a period of supervised practical training.
- Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is required in all provinces except Quebec.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.
- Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, is voluntary.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta. In the remaining provinces, nutritionists may require the same education and practical training as dietitians.
- Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.
Additional information
- Dietitians and nutritionists are protected titles and used interchangeably in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta. In these provinces nutritionists require the same level of education and training as dietitians.
- In some provinces dietitians who work as Public Health Nutritionists and dietetic education program coordinators may require a Master's degree.
- Dietitians and nutritionists may progress to management positions through additional experience.
Is NOC 31121 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 31121 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations (category draw) | On the eligible 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 31121 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 | $22.53 | $41.63 | $50.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $40.00 | $46.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $30.77 | $40.38 | $44.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.89 | $41.94 | $53.94 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $40.00 | $46.00 |
| Quebec | $26.75 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $42.00 | $50.00 |
| Manitoba | $29.50 | $34.36 | $45.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $38.75 | $42.00 | $48.00 |
| Alberta | $32.22 | $46.24 | $57.46 |
| British Columbia | $32.85 | $44.00 | $50.00 |
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 31121 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.
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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 administrative dietitian?
NOC 31121, Dietitians and nutritionists, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 31121?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 31121 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 31121 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the healthcare and social services category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 31121 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $41.63 an hour, with most wages between $22.53 and $50.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 31121 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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