Business development officer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for business development officer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for business development officer is 41402 (Business development officers and market researchers and analysts), 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
41402
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 41402 covers
Business development officers and market researchers and analysts conduct research, provide statistical and analytical supports, identify market trends and potential opportunities, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas, or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing and analytics firms and business associations or may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 41402 — Business development officers and market researchers and analysts |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
- Design market research questionnaires
- Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
- Plan development projects and coordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
- Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
- Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
To use NOC 41402 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 41402 →
Other job titles under NOC 41402
- Community economic development consultant
- Economic development officer
- Industrial development officer
- Market researcher
- Marketing analyst
- Marketing researcher
- Regional development analyst
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 41402, one of these may fit better:
- Business association president — NOC 00013 (Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations, TEER 0)
- Business management consultant — NOC 11201 (Professional occupations in business management consulting, TEER 1)
- Business methods analyst — NOC 11201 (Professional occupations in business management consulting, TEER 1)
- Business receptionist — NOC 14101 (Receptionists, TEER 4)
- Business school manager — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Business systems analyst — NOC 21221 (Business systems specialists, TEER 1)
- Business systems consultant — NOC 21221 (Business systems specialists, TEER 1)
- Business systems manager — NOC 20012 (Computer and information systems managers, TEER 0)
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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 business development officer?+
In NOC 2021, "business development officer" is an example title in unit group 41402 — Business development officers and market researchers and analysts. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is business development officer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41402 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 business development officer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 41402 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 business development officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 41402 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 business development officer 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 41402. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.