National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 43109: Other instructors
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. Below are the main duties, all 19 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 43109?
NOC 43109 is the code for other instructors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include driver's licence examiner, driving instructor, modelling instructor and motorcycle driving instructor. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), 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 $20.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 43109
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $20.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 43109
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.
Main job titles
- driver's licence examiner
- driving instructor
- modelling instructor
- motorcycle driving instructor
- sewing instructor - non-vocational
All 19 job titles in the NOC index
auto-driving instructor, beauty culture school instructor, child safety educator, driver's licence examiner, driving examiner, driving instructor, driving school instructor, first aid instructor, gourmet cooking instructor - non-vocational, modelling instructor, motorcycle driving instructor, sailing instructor, self-improvement course instructor, sewing instructor - non-vocational, sewing teacher - non-vocational, small-boat navigation instructor, truck driving instructor, tutor - elementary school subjects, tutor - secondary school subjects.
Also included in this group
- truck driving instructor
Main duties of NOC 43109
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Driving instructors
- Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
- Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
- Supervise individuals during practice driving.
Driver's licence examiners
- Conduct road test examinations
- Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.
Sewing instructors
- Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.
Modelling instructors
- Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.
Employment requirements
- Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
- Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
- Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
- Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.
Is NOC 43109 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 43109 |
|---|---|
| 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 43109 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 | $20.00 | $31.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $25.00 | $28.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.75 | $23.00 | $35.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.33 | $22.36 | $41.40 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.00 | $28.50 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.14 | $22.98 | $34.31 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $26.67 | $32.00 |
| Alberta | $15.57 | $21.16 | $34.07 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $21.67 | $33.50 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $24.91 | $50.62 |
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 43109 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 43109 as you write.
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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 driver's licence examiner?
NOC 43109, Other instructors, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 43109?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 43109 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 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 43109 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 43109 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $20.00 an hour, with most wages between $15.00 and $31.50. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 43109 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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