Biotechnical engineer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for biotechnical engineer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for biotechnical engineer is 21320 (Chemical engineers), a TEER 1 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
21320
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 21320 covers
Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. They are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.
| Unit group | 21320 — Chemical engineers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies in areas related to chemical, petroleum, pulp and paper, food or other processing industries
- Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions and materials
- Evaluate chemical process technology and equipment and determine production specifications
- Design and test chemical processing and associated plants and equipment
- Oversee the construction, modification, operation and maintenance of pilot plants, processing units or processing plants
- Establish and conduct quality control programs, operating procedures and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards for raw materials, products and waste products or emissions
To use NOC 21320 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 21320 →
Other job titles under NOC 21320
- Adhesives engineer
- Biochemical engineer
- Chemical process control engineer
- Chemical process engineer
- Chemical project engineer
- Environmental chemical engineer
- Industrial hygiene engineer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 21320, one of these may fit better:
- Acoustics engineer — NOC 21301 (Mechanical engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerodynamics engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aeronautical engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace structural engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace systems engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace test engineer — NOC 21390 (Aerospace engineers, TEER 1)
- Agricultural engineer — NOC 21399 (Other professional engineers, TEER 1)
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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 biotechnical engineer?+
In NOC 2021, "biotechnical engineer" is an example title in unit group 21320 — Chemical engineers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is biotechnical engineer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 21320 is TEER 1, 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 biotechnical engineer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 21320 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 biotechnical engineer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 21320 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 biotechnical engineer 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 21320. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.