National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 42204: Religion workers
Religion workers include brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community and who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion. 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 42204?
NOC 42204 is the code for religion workers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include brother/sister - religion, Christian science practitioner, deacon and missionary. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), 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 $20.19 an hour.
- NOC code
- 42204
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $20.19 an hour
Job titles under NOC 42204
Religion workers include brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community and who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion. They may perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship; in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons; or in industrial facilities, corporate enterprises; or they may work in private practice.
Main job titles
- brother/sister - religion
- Christian science practitioner
- deacon
- missionary
- monk
- nun
- pastoral animator
- religious education worker
- Salvation Army field worker
All 32 job titles in the NOC index
animator - spiritual guidance, brother/sister - religion, cantor, Christian Science nurse - non-medical, Christian science practitioner, Christian science worker, church worker, corporate intercessor, deacon, deaconess, exegete, faith healer, gospel worker, hazzan, home mission worker - religion, missionary, mohel, monk, mother superior/religious superior, novice - religion, nun, panthee, pastoral animator, postulant, ragi, religious education worker, religious superior - religious community, religious superior/mother superior, Salvation Army captain, Salvation Army field worker, Salvation Army worker, sister/brother - religion.
Also included in this group
- cantor
Main duties of NOC 42204
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist at services of public worship and religious rites
- Provide religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to members of a religious community
- Conduct outreach activities and facilitate community involvement
- Administer programs providing food, clothing and shelter
- May plan, organize and lead worship services and church activities for a specific audience.
Employment requirements
- Completion of college, university or other program in religious studies may be required, depending on the particular occupation and religion.
- There may be other employment requirements depending on the particular occupation and religion.
Is NOC 42204 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 42204 |
|---|---|
| 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 42204 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 | $15.00 | $20.19 | $37.61 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $19.72 | $30.40 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.35 | $24.80 | $32.59 |
| New Brunswick | $16.62 | $23.31 | $32.33 |
| Quebec | $18.00 | $25.00 | $43.54 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $21.00 | $36.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $22.42 | $32.14 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.46 | $31.58 |
| Alberta | $17.47 | $24.68 | $34.64 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $19.96 | $25.00 |
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 42204 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 42204 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.
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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 brother/sister - religion?
NOC 42204, Religion workers, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 42204?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 42204 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 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 42204 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 42204 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $20.19 an hour, with most wages between $15.00 and $37.61. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 42204 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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