Desktop compositor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for desktop compositor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for desktop compositor is 14112 (Desktop publishing operators and related occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14112
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14112 covers
Desktop publishing operators and workers in related occupations use computers to enter copy into a typesetting system or operate typesetting output equipment to produce text that is ready to print. They are employed by firms that specialize in typesetting, commercial printing companies, publishing and printing companies and various establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.
| Unit group | 14112 — Desktop publishing operators and related occupations |
|---|---|
| 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
- Desktop publishing operators
- Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out and produce camera-ready copy and may perform pre-flight operator duties
- Mark copy with computer codes and typographic instructions before it is typeset
- Typesetting input and output operators
- Input copy, codes or commands and subsequent corrections into typesetting device or system
- Operate media conversion equipment to process and format copy transmitted through telecommunications
To use NOC 14112 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 14112 →
Other job titles under NOC 14112
- Computer typesetter
- Braille keyboard operator - typesetting
- Compositor - typesetting
- Copy marker - typesetting
- Desktop publishing (DTP) operator
- Input operator - typesetting
- Markup person - typesetting
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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 desktop compositor?+
In NOC 2021, "desktop compositor" is an example title in unit group 14112 — Desktop publishing operators and related occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is desktop compositor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14112 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 desktop compositor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14112 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 desktop compositor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14112 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 desktop compositor 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 14112. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.