National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 40010: Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. Below are the main duties, all 90 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 40010?
NOC 40010 is the code for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include city medical officer of health - government services, health information and promotion director - government services, health program operations manager - government services and housing policy and development director - government services. 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 $61.54 an hour.
- NOC code
- 40010
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $61.54 an hour
Job titles under NOC 40010
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They are employed by all levels of government.
Main job titles
- city medical officer of health - government services
- health information and promotion director - government services
- health program operations manager - government services
- housing policy and development director - government services
- immigration and settlement director - government services
- social services director - government services
- social services planning manager - government services
All 90 job titles in the NOC index
adjustment programs director - government services, administrative tribunal judge - government services, apprenticeship training director - government services, apprenticeship training service director - government services, assistant chief health inspector - government services, career development and employment district director - government services, career development director - government services, career information director - government services, child welfare regional manager - government services, child welfare services manager - government services, city medical officer of health - government services, claims and benefits control chief - employment insurance, community planning director - government services, community rehabilitation manager - government services, day-care planning services director - government services, district manager - employment insurance, employment and insurance programs director - government services, employment centre director, employment equity programs director - government services, employment insurance regional manager - government services, employment programs director - government services, environmental health services director - government services, family and children's services director - government services, family benefits director - government services, family services director - government services, food safety programs manager - government services, health and welfare manager - government services, health care insurance plan director - government services, health care insurance refund claims director - government services, health education director - government services, health information and promotion chief - government services, health information and promotion director - government services, health program operations manager - government services, health programs assistant director - government services, health promotion chief - government services, health services director - government services, health strategies manager - government services, home care services director - government services, homemaker services director - government services, housekeeping services director - government services, housing policy and development director - government services, immigration and settlement director - government services, Immigration Appeal Division director - government services, immigration appeals and litigation chief - government services, immigration appeals manager - government services, income security district administrator - government services, income security regional manager - government services, industrial hygiene and health director - government services, inquiries and services chief - employment insurance, job training director - government services, labour demand analysis chief - government services, labour regional director - government services, local health services director - government services, Métis development programs regional director - government services, occupational training director - government services, office of health promotion chief - government services, professional development and employment district director - government services, professional development director - government services, protection services director - government services, public administrator - government services, public health director, public health municipal officer - government services, public health nursing educational director - government services, regional pay centre chief - employment insurance, repayment and benefits control chief - employment insurance, rural and Aboriginal housing regional manager - government services, rural and Aboriginal housing services district director - government services, rural and Native housing regional manager - government services, rural and Native housing services district director - government services, rural housing programs director - government services, settlement programs director - government services, social development programs chief - government services, social planning director - government services, social programs administrator - government services, social programs assistant director - government services, social programs development chief - government services, social services director - government services, social services planning manager - government services, social services policy, planning and research director - government services, social services regional director - government services, social surveys director - government services, social work director - government services, survey research director - government services, survey research manager - government services, traffic safety administrator - government services, vocational education director - government services, vocational training director - government services, welfare services administration director - government services, welfare services administrator - government services, welfare services director - government services.
Main duties of NOC 40010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
- Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Employment requirements
- Government managers in health policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, hospital administration or public administration or a bachelor's degree in social science is required.
- A graduate degree in a health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a health or social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- For some government managers in health policy development and program administration, certification in the relevant health profession is required. For example, city medical officers of health must be physicians.
- Government managers in social policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or a college diploma in a social science discipline, such as sociology or economics, or an administrative discipline, such as public administration, is required.
- A graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the health and social policy fields is possible with experience.
Is NOC 40010 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 40010 |
|---|---|
| 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 40010 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 | $46.00 | $61.54 | $75.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.11 | $57.29 | $60.57 |
| Prince Edward Island | $41.80 | $52.64 | $67.37 |
| Nova Scotia | $43.59 | $55.20 | $74.18 |
| New Brunswick | $44.42 | $52.00 | $53.85 |
| Quebec | $50.00 | $58.91 | $75.00 |
| Ontario | $50.77 | $64.62 | $78.37 |
| Manitoba | $37.90 | $54.20 | $70.55 |
| Saskatchewan | $40.43 | $57.73 | $74.50 |
| Alberta | $41.01 | $57.96 | $75.02 |
| British Columbia | $42.00 | $54.11 | $73.33 |
| Yukon | $43.97 | $62.97 | $80.86 |
| Northwest Territories | $48.43 | $72.00 | $93.18 |
| Nunavut | $51.54 | $67.83 | $89.52 |
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 40010 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 40010 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 city medical officer of health - government services?
NOC 40010, Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 40010?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 40010 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 40010 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 40010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $61.54 an hour, with most wages between $46.00 and $75.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 40010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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