National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
NOC 41406: Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. Below are the main duties, all 72 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 41406?
NOC 41406 is the code for recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include fitness policy analyst, recreation consultant, recreologist and sports 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 $31.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 41406
- 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
- $31.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 41406
Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- fitness policy analyst
- recreation consultant
- recreologist
- sports analyst
- sports and recreation consultant
- sports consultant
- sports policy analyst
- sports program supervisor
All 72 job titles in the NOC index
aquatic program coordinator, arts and crafts programs coordinator, community recreation and leisure consultant, community recreation and leisure counsellor, community recreation coordinator, community recreational and leisure programs consultant, community recreational and leisure programs counsellor, employee fitness consultant, employee fitness counsellor, fitness analyst, fitness consultant, fitness coordinator, fitness policy analyst, fitness program consultant, fitness programs supervisor, geriatric activities coordinator, geriatric recreational and leisure activities consultant, geriatric recreational and leisure activities coordinator, geriatric recreational and leisure activities counsellor, leisure activities consultant, leisure activities counsellor, leisure activities program coordinator, leisure analyst, leisure consultant, leisure coordinator, leisure counsellor, leisure policy analyst, leisure program coordinator, leisure services coordinator, nautical activities coordinator, nautical programs coordinator, pool activities coordinator, program supervisor - sports and leisure, recreation analyst, recreation and leisure programs supervisor, recreation and leisure supervisor, recreation consultant, recreation coordinator, recreation counsellor, recreation policy analyst, recreation programmer, recreation services coordinator, recreation supervisor, recreation, sports or fitness policy analyst, recreational activities consultant, recreational activities coordinator, recreational activities counsellor, recreational activities program coordinator, recreational programs coordinator, recreationist - geriatrics, recreologist, sports activities coordinator, sports analyst, sports and leisure consultant, sports and leisure counsellor, sports and recreation consultant, sports and recreation counsellor, sports consultant, sports coordinator, sports counsellor, sports policy analyst, sports program coordinator - sports and recreation, sports program supervisor, sports programs coordinator, sports projects officer, sports supervisor, sports, recreation and leisure supervisor, sports, recreational and leisure programs supervisor, teen club programs coordinator, youth recreational and leisure activities consultant, youth recreational and leisure activities counsellor, youth recreational and leisure activities program coordinator.
Also included in this group
- fitness consultant
- fitness coordinator
Main duties of NOC 41406
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Recreation, sports and fitness consultants
- Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities
- They may write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.
- Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts
- Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.
- Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors
- Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field or a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
- Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.
Additional information
- Mobility among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.
- Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors may progress to recreation, sports and fitness management positions with experience.
Is NOC 41406 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 41406 |
|---|---|
| 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 41406 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 | $21.00 | $31.00 | $47.80 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.28 | $29.67 | $47.42 |
| Prince Edward Island | $29.79 | $35.39 | $43.76 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.28 | $29.67 | $47.42 |
| New Brunswick | $19.95 | $30.14 | $33.26 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $31.00 | $47.80 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $33.00 | $54.87 |
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $25.42 | $34.11 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $24.90 | $38.00 |
| Alberta | $24.68 | $32.05 | $68.13 |
| British Columbia | $22.84 | $31.49 | $48.08 |
| Yukon | $27.15 | $36.14 | $53.39 |
| Northwest Territories | $30.34 | $48.28 | $61.63 |
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 41406 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 fitness policy analyst?
NOC 41406, Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 41406?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 41406 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 41406 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 41406 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $31.00 an hour, with most wages between $21.00 and $47.80. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 41406 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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