Department store manager NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for department store manager.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for department store manager is 60020 (Retail and wholesale trade managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
60020
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 60020 covers
Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail or wholesale basis. They are employed by retail and wholesale sales establishments or they may own and operate their own store.
| Unit group | 60020 — Retail and wholesale trade managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments
- Manage staff and assign duties
- Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
- Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
- Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
- Develop and implement marketing strategies
To use NOC 60020 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 60020 →
Other job titles under NOC 60020
- Antique dealer
- Automobile repair shop manager
- Bookstore manager
- Car dealership manager
- Cattle dealer
- Clothing store manager
- Assistant manager - retail
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 60020, one of these may fit better:
- Department store clerk — NOC 64100 (Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers, TEER 4)
- Department store president — NOC 00014 (Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, TEER 0)
- Department store supervisor — NOC 62010 (Retail sales supervisors, TEER 2)
- Engineering department manager — NOC 20010 (Engineering managers, TEER 0)
- Grocery store cashier — NOC 65100 (Cashiers, TEER 5)
- Liquor store supervisor — NOC 62010 (Retail sales supervisors, TEER 2)
- Petroleum geology department manager — NOC 20011 (Architecture and science managers, TEER 0)
- Produce department supervisor — NOC 62010 (Retail sales supervisors, TEER 2)
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 department store manager?+
In NOC 2021, "department store manager" is an example title in unit group 60020 — Retail and wholesale trade managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Sales and service occupations" broad category.
Is department store manager eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 60020 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 department store manager get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 60020 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a department store manager get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 60020 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 department store manager 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 60020. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.