National Occupational Classification, TEER 1

NOC 41405: Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. Below are the main duties, all 53 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.

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What is NOC 41405?

NOC 41405 is the code for education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include curriculum developer, curriculum planner, education consultant and education outreach program coordinator. 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 $41.52 an hour.

NOC code
41405
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
$41.52 an hour

Job titles under NOC 41405

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Main job titles

  • curriculum developer
  • curriculum planner
  • education consultant
  • education outreach program coordinator
  • education policy officer
  • education policy supervisor
  • education program coordinator
  • education program officer
  • education researcher
  • special education coordinator

All 53 job titles in the NOC index

Aboriginal education consultant, adult education consultant, adult education program officer, andragogy specialist, art coordinator - education, board of education inspector, course coordinator - college, course coordinator - secondary school, course coordinator - university, curriculum consultant, curriculum developer, curriculum planner, distance education program coordinator, distance education project officer, education consultant, education outreach program coordinator, education policy advisor, education policy analyst, education policy consultant, education policy officer, education policy supervisor, education program coordinator, education program officer, education program planner, education research officer, education researcher, education science specialist, educational and vocational information specialist, heritage languages education consultant, Indigenous curriculum and education specialist, inspector - education, language assessor, language assessor - education, languages coordinator - education, literacy coach, mathematics coordinator - education, music coordinator - education, official languages education officer, online course coordinator - college, online course coordinator - secondary school, online course coordinator - university, physical education coordinator - education, program coordinator - education, program development specialist - college, school adjustment specialist, school inspector, school subjects consultant, science coordinator - education, special education consultant, special education coordinator, special education coordinator - education, subject consultant - education, teaching consultant.

Also included in this group

  • course coordinator - college
  • course coordinator - secondary school
  • course coordinator - university
  • language assessor
  • online course coordinator - college
  • online course coordinator - secondary school
  • online course coordinator - university
  • school inspector

Main duties of NOC 41405

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs
  • Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
  • Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs
  • Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs
  • Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
  • Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
  • May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers
  • May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.

Employment requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
  • A master's degree in education may be required.
  • Specialized training or certification may be required.
  • Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
  • A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.

Additional information

  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Is NOC 41405 eligible for Express Entry?

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

NOC 41405 and Express Entry
Program or drawNOC 41405
Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Canadian Experience ClassCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramNot 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 41405 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.

NOC 41405 wages by province and territory
AreaLowMedianHigh
Canada$26.64$41.52$57.69
Newfoundland and Labrador$24.76$41.83$60.00
Prince Edward Island$24.76$41.83$60.00
Nova Scotia$24.04$41.33$53.37
New Brunswick$23.16$38.46$51.00
Quebec$30.00$41.52$54.67
Ontario$27.42$41.43$57.69
Manitoba$32.97$45.05$58.67
Saskatchewan$30.58$43.27$56.02
Alberta$22.00$44.23$58.97
British Columbia$24.10$40.51$58.00
Yukon$29.01$47.00$68.33
Northwest Territories$40.67$57.78$73.64
Nunavut$36.89$58.28$76.71

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 41405 duties on your 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 curriculum developer?

NOC 41405, Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 41405?

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

Is NOC 41405 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 41405 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 41405 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $41.52 an hour, with most wages between $26.64 and $57.69. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 41405 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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