NOC 41400: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers

What is NOC 41400?

NOC 41400 is the code for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include certified ergonomist, emergency management analyst, emergency preparedness planner and energy policy 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 $43.27 an hour.

NOC code

41400

TEER

1: University degree

Broad category

Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

Express Entry

Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)

Category draws

None

Median wage

$43.27 an hour

Job titles under NOC 41400

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultation and advice and administer programs in a variety of areas related to the natural and applied sciences. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Main job titles

• certified ergonomist
• emergency management analyst
• emergency preparedness planner
• energy policy analyst
• environmental impact analyst
• environmental issues lobbyist
• environmental program development supervisor
• ergonomics specialist
• fisheries analyst
• industrial hygienist
• natural and applied sciences program officer
• natural resources policy analyst
• occupational hygienist
• recycling program coordinator
• scientific consultant
• technology transfer officer
• transportation safety analyst

All 71 job titles in the NOC index

agricultural association analyst, agricultural issues lobbyist, bioscience officer - Canadian Armed Forces, certified ergonomist, certified industrial hygienist, communications policy researcher, disaster emergency response planner, emergency management analyst, emergency preparedness planner, energy policy analyst, energy program officer, environmental advisor (except engineer), environmental consultant (except engineer), environmental education consultant, environmental impact analyst, environmental issues lobbyist, environmental lobbyist, environmental program coordinator, environmental program development supervisor, environmental program manager, environmental project manager, ergonomics consultant, ergonomics specialist, ergonomist, fisheries analyst, fisheries program officer, human factors engineer, human factors specialist (except engineer), industrial hygienist, industrial waste reduction program coordinator, interface ergonomist, multimedia ergonomist, municipal recycling program coordinator, natural and applied sciences consultant, natural and applied sciences policy advisor, natural and applied sciences policy analyst, natural and applied sciences program officer, natural and applied sciences researcher, natural resources planner, natural resources policy analyst, occupational hygiene officer, occupational hygienist, patent agent, patent searcher, program coordinator - environmental organization, recycling coordinator - residuals management, recycling program coordinator, regional recycling and waste reduction program coordinator, registered occupational hygienist, registered patent agent, scientific consultant, solid waste program coordinator, solid waste program manager, sustainability advisor, sustainability consultant, sustainability officer, sustainability program coordinator, sustainability specialist, technology transfer officer, transportation program analyst, transportation safety analyst, waste diversion consultant, waste diversion program coordinator, waste diversion program manager, waste management program coordinator, waste reduction and recycling officer, waste reduction education program officer, waste reduction program coordinator, wind energy analyst, work site analyst, work site auditor.

Also included in this group

• environmental education consultant
• patent agent
• patent searcher

Main duties of NOC 41400

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Ergonomists or human factors specialists

• Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
• Occupational or industrial hygienists
• Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace.
• Report and document investigations and conclusions
• Suggest changes to work environments and processes
• Provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards
• May teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.

Patent agents

• Advise clients on elements of patent law and on the patentability of inventions
• Conduct patent searches
• Prepare patent applications
• Represent clients before the patent office.

Technology transfer officers

• Transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.

Science policy and program officers

• Conduct research and advise on policies or develop or administer programs related to transportation, emergency preparedness, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, traditional and alternative energy technologies, land use, recycling and other scientific fields
• Promote public awareness and education on issues such as utilization of natural resources, the environment, and reprocessing and reduction of waste.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related scientific or technical discipline is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
• A master's degree in a related scientific discipline may be required.
• Certification through the Canadian College of Certified Professional Ergonomists is required to use the title "Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE)". Membership with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists may be required.
• Occupational hygienists may require certification by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists.
• Patent agents require 12 months of work experience in the patent field and successful completion of examinations set by the Commissioner of Patents. They may also be required to be listed in the register of patent agents.
• Occupations in this group that are involved in green building design and technologies development may require the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canadian Green Building Council.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory or managerial positions in these fields is possible with experience.

Is NOC 41400 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

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 41400 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.

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.

Similar NOC codes to compare

If your work leans toward one of these, read its duties too. The closest match is the one whose lead statement and main duties describe most of what you did.

Classified somewhere else

• Architecture and science managers: 20011 Architecture and science managers
• Chemical engineers: 21320 Chemical engineers
• Civil and mechanical engineers: minor group 2130 Civil and mechanical engineers (see the full list)
• Electrical and electronics engineers: 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
• Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers: 41404 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
• Life science professionals: minor group 2111 Life science professionals (see the full list)
• Other engineers: minor group 2139 Other engineers (see the full list)
• Patent lawyer: 41101 Lawyers and Quebec notaries
• Physical science professionals: minor group 2110 Physical science professionals (see the full list)

Same minor group (4140 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers)

• 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts, TEER 1
• 41402 Business development officers and market researchers and analysts, TEER 1
• 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1
• 41404 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1
• 41405 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1
• 41406 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1
• 41407 Program officers unique to government, TEER 1
• 41409 Other professional occupations in social science, TEER 1

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Using NOC 41400 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 certified ergonomist?

NOC 41400, Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 41400?

TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 41400 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 41400 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 41400 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $43.27 an hour, with most wages between $28.57 and $65.38. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 41400 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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