National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 40042: Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces plan, organize, command, direct, control and evaluate, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. Below are the main duties, all 32 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 40042?
NOC 40042 is the code for commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include admiral, artillery officer, brigadier general and colonel. 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, and IRCC lists it for the skilled military recruits category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $55.03 an hour.
- NOC code
- 40042
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Skilled military recruits
- Median wage
- $55.03 an hour
Job titles under NOC 40042
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces plan, organize, command, direct, control and evaluate, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. Senior commissioned officers formulate military and strategic policies which establish the direction to be taken by the Canadian Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this unit group.
Main job titles
- admiral
- artillery officer
- brigadier general
- colonel
- commodore
- lieutenant commander
- major
- naval cadet
- officer cadet
- search and rescue captain
All 32 job titles in the NOC index
acting sub-lieutenant, admiral, air combat systems officer, armour officer, artillery officer, brigadier general, captain - Canadian Army, captain - Royal Canadian Air Force, captain - Royal Canadian Navy, captain, colonel, commander, commodore, court martial judge, general, infantry officer, lieutenant - Canadian Army, lieutenant - Royal Canadian Air Force, lieutenant - Royal Canadian Navy, lieutenant colonel, lieutenant commander, lieutenant general, lieutenant, major general, major, naval cadet, officer cadet, rear admiral, search and rescue captain, second lieutenant, sub-lieutenant, vice admiral.
Main duties of NOC 40042
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement military policies and programs, establish administrative controls, and approve overall personnel planning
- Plan, organize and command the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces combat units and military strategic units in the Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Canadian Navy at home and when deployed overseas during operations in conflict territory
- Plan, organize and command units engaged in non-military disaster relief, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations at the national and international level
- Set objectives of the organization in accordance with legislation and government policy, formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures, alone or in collaboration with senior government committees
- Coordinate the work of various military strategic units employing appropriate levels of military force for specific tasks
- Develop and implement military procedures and policies that are geared to the capabilities and performance of each unit.
Employment requirements
- A university degree is usually required.
- Completion of military training is required.
- Experience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.
- Senior ranks, such as colonel, require several years of experience.
Additional information
- Senior commissioned officers are classified according to their military rank.
Is NOC 40042 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 40042 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Skilled military recruits (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 40042 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 | $34.62 | $55.03 | $74.83 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $37.78 | $54.13 | $72.54 |
| Prince Edward Island | $26.61 | $40.76 | $58.36 |
| Nova Scotia | $37.19 | $53.37 | $73.77 |
| New Brunswick | $34.87 | $50.27 | $69.66 |
| Quebec | $31.43 | $50.43 | $71.46 |
| Ontario | $35.51 | $55.12 | $77.90 |
| Manitoba | $35.26 | $52.50 | $73.09 |
| Saskatchewan | $32.86 | $52.07 | $74.99 |
| Alberta | $34.28 | $52.58 | $72.71 |
| British Columbia | $35.40 | $52.86 | $74.51 |
| Northwest Territories | $41.89 | $59.78 | $79.72 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2024 (Small Area Estimation). 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 40042 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 40042 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 admiral?
NOC 40042, Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 40042?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 40042 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 40042 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the skilled military recruits 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 40042 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $55.03 an hour, with most wages between $34.62 and $74.83. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 40042 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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