National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 40041: Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments. Below are the main duties, all 15 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 40041?
NOC 40041 is the code for fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include deputy fire chief, district fire chief and fire chief. 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 $62.64 an hour.
- NOC code
- 40041
- 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
- $62.64 an hour
Job titles under NOC 40041
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate firefighting operations and fire prevention activities in fire departments. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and by industrial establishments with firefighting services.
Main job titles
- deputy fire chief
- district fire chief
- fire chief
All 15 job titles in the NOC index
airport fire department chief, deputy fire chief, district fire chief, division chief - fire department, fire chief, fire department assistant deputy chief, fire department assistant manager, fire department chief, fire department division chief, fire department duty officer, firefighters executive officer, industrial fire chief, refinery fire chief, sawmill fire chief, senior firefighting officer.
Main duties of NOC 40041
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of a municipal fire department, a district fire region or an industrial firefighting service
- Plan, direct and coordinate firefighting strategies for fire departments
- Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments
- Direct activities at the scene of a fire
- Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished
- Develop and oversee the implementation of security and fire prevention campaigns
- Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public
- Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods
- Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field is usually required.
- Completion of a provincial or municipal firefighters training course is required.
- A minimum of ten years of experience as a firefighter is usually required before becoming eligible for a senior officer position.
Is NOC 40041 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 40041 |
|---|---|
| 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 40041 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 | $37.02 | $62.64 | $83.84 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $37.78 | $52.42 | $74.70 |
| Nova Scotia | $42.56 | $68.94 | $86.88 |
| New Brunswick | $42.99 | $60.99 | $77.67 |
| Quebec | $39.43 | $55.85 | $82.36 |
| Ontario | $52.00 | $66.39 | $96.39 |
| Manitoba | $36.03 | $54.92 | $88.88 |
| Saskatchewan | $36.10 | $57.99 | $80.21 |
| Alberta | $45.23 | $64.83 | $83.19 |
| British Columbia | $43.77 | $67.53 | $92.49 |
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 40041 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 40041 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 deputy fire chief?
NOC 40041, Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 40041?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 40041 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 40041 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 40041 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $62.64 an hour, with most wages between $37.02 and $83.84. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 40041 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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