Detention centre director NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for detention centre director.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for detention centre director is 40030 (Managers in social, community and correctional services), a TEER 0 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
40030
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 40030 covers
Managers in social, community and correctional services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, counselling departments, labour organizations, professional associations, political parties and non-governmental organizations.
| Unit group | 40030 — Managers in social, community and correctional services |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs such as income maintenance, children's aid and emergency housing services
- Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
- Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues such as health care, human rights, consumer protection, international development and environmental protection
- Administer programs of membership organizations such as political parties, labour organizations, business and professional associations
- Establish administrative procedures to meet objectives set by board of directors or senior management
- Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff delivering services and programs to the general public and to the organization or association membership
To use NOC 40030 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 40030 →
Other job titles under NOC 40030
- Association director
- Child welfare services administrator
- Children's aid society director
- Community centre director
- Correctional institution director
- Assistant vice-president - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
- Correctional treatment and training director
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 40030, one of these may fit better:
- Call centre agent supervisor — NOC 62023 (Customer and information services supervisors, TEER 2)
- Collection centre manager — NOC 10021 (Banking, credit and other investment managers, TEER 0)
- Contact centre manager — NOC 10029 (Other business services managers, TEER 0)
- Contact centre supervisor — NOC 62023 (Customer and information services supervisors, TEER 2)
- Corporate banking centre manager — NOC 10021 (Banking, credit and other investment managers, TEER 0)
- Credit card centre manager — NOC 10021 (Banking, credit and other investment managers, TEER 0)
- Data centre manager — NOC 20012 (Computer and information systems managers, TEER 0)
- Data centre operator — NOC 22220 (Computer network and web technicians, TEER 2)
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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 detention centre director?+
In NOC 2021, "detention centre director" is an example title in unit group 40030 — Managers in social, community and correctional services. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is detention centre director eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40030 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 detention centre director get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 40030 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 detention centre director get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 40030 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 detention centre director 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 40030. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.