Advertising director NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for advertising director.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for advertising director is 10022 (Advertising, marketing and public relations managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
10022
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 10022 covers
Advertising, marketing, public relations and e-business managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of establishments and departments involved in commercial, industrial and e-business advertising, marketing and public relations. They are employed by commercial and industrial establishments, government departments, and advertising, marketing and public relations firms or consulting businesses.
| Unit group | 10022 — Advertising, marketing and public relations managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Advertising managers
- Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services.
- Marketing managers
- Establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings, assist in product development, and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments.
- Public relations managers
- Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs, publicize activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations.
To use NOC 10022 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 10022 →
Other job titles under NOC 10022
- Advertising manager
- Fundraising campaign manager
- Internet communications manager
- Marketing manager
- Media relations director
- Promotions manager
- Electronic business (e-business) manager
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 10022, one of these may fit better:
- Advertising agency president — NOC 00012 (Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services, TEER 0)
- Advertising clerk — NOC 14301 (Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks, TEER 4)
- Advertising clerks supervisor — NOC 12012 (Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers, TEER 2)
- Advertising consultant — NOC 11202 (Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations, TEER 1)
- Advertising copywriter — NOC 51111 (Authors and writers (except technical), TEER 1)
- Advertising designer — NOC 52120 (Graphic designers and illustrators, TEER 2)
- Advertising editor — NOC 51110 (Editors, TEER 1)
- Advertising time sales representative — NOC 64101 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical), TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for advertising director?+
In NOC 2021, "advertising director" is an example title in unit group 10022 — Advertising, marketing and public relations managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is advertising director eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 10022 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does advertising director get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 10022 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a advertising director get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 10022 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says advertising director but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 10022. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.