National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 44200: Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. Below are the main duties, all 11 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 44200?
NOC 44200 is the code for primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include armoured soldier - Canadian Army, infanteer, infantry soldier and soldier - Canadian Army. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $36.69 an hour.
- NOC code
- 44200
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $36.69 an hour
Job titles under NOC 44200
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Main job titles
- armoured soldier - Canadian Army
- infanteer
- infantry soldier
- soldier - Canadian Army
All 11 job titles in the NOC index
armour defence gunner, armoured soldier - Canadian Army, artillery soldier, aviator - Royal Canadian Air Force, infanteer, infantry soldier, ordinary seaman - Royal Canadian Navy, private - Canadian Army, private recruit - Canadian Army, seaman - Royal Canadian Navy, soldier - Canadian Army.
Main duties of NOC 44200
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
- Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems
- Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
- Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief
- Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
- Perform underwater search and recovery operations
- Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
- Specialized training in the operation of military equipment and systems is provided.
Additional information
- As they progress in their careers, members of this unit group who demonstrate the required abilities and potential will be offered advanced training.
Is NOC 44200 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 44200 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| 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 44200 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 | $22.00 | $36.69 | $47.80 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.00 | $35.03 | $47.75 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $38.07 | $45.75 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $32.97 | $43.41 |
| Ontario | $22.29 | $38.46 | $51.36 |
| Manitoba | $25.00 | $40.11 | $47.80 |
| Saskatchewan | Not published | $20.81 | Not published |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $41.21 | $49.45 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). 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 44200 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 44200 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.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the 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 armoured soldier - Canadian Army?
NOC 44200, Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 44200?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 44200 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 44200 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 44200 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.69 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 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 44200 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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