Community pharmacist NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for community pharmacist.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for community pharmacist is 31120 (Pharmacists), 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. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
31120
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 31120 covers
Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and provide consultative services to both clients and health care providers. They are employed in retail pharmacies and health center pharmacies, or they may be self-employed. Industrial pharmacists participate in the research, development, promotion and manufacture of pharmaceutical products. They are employed in pharmaceutical companies and government departments and agencies.
| Unit group | 31120 — Pharmacists |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists
- Check prescriptions for proper dosage
- Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the quantities of drugs and other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with correct quantity
- Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals and advise them on indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
- Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
- Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
To use NOC 31120 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 31120 →
Other job titles under NOC 31120
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 31120, one of these may fit better:
- Community and urban planner — NOC 21202 (Urban and land use planners, TEER 1)
- Community centre director — NOC 40030 (Managers in social, community and correctional services, TEER 0)
- Community college dean — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Community college registrar — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Community college teacher — NOC 41210 (College and other vocational instructors, TEER 1)
- Community development worker — NOC 42201 (Social and community service workers, TEER 2)
- Community economic development consultant — NOC 41402 (Business development officers and market researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Community health nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, 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 community pharmacist?+
In NOC 2021, "community pharmacist" is an example title in unit group 31120 — Pharmacists. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is community pharmacist eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 31120 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 community pharmacist get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 31120 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 community pharmacist get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 31120 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says community pharmacist 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 31120. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.