Collections investigation officer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for collections investigation officer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for collections investigation officer is 14202 (Collection clerks), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14202
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14202 covers
Collection clerks collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements. They are employed by collection agencies, utility companies, department stores, loan companies, banks and credit unions, and by financial and licensing departments within governments.
| Unit group | 14202 — Collection clerks |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Notify debtors of overdue payments and accounts by telephone, mail, and registered mail, and continue the notification process if reply is not received
- Resolve collection issues by making payment arrangements by telephone or visit to debtor
- Recommend further action or discontinuation of service in cases where payment is not forthcoming
- Trace and locate debtors, and may contact debtors' friends, neighbours, relatives and employers to obtain information
- Answer correspondence, prepare reports and maintain records and files related to collection work
- May work with on-line accounts and systems.
To use NOC 14202 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 14202 →
Other job titles under NOC 14202
- Bill collector
- Collection clerk
- Collector
- Credit and collection clerk
- Collection officer (except taxation)
- Locator - collection
- Skip tracer - collection
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
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 collections investigation officer?+
In NOC 2021, "collections investigation officer" is an example title in unit group 14202 — Collection clerks. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is collections investigation officer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14202 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does collections investigation officer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14202 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a collections investigation officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14202 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 collections investigation 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 14202. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.