Director of occupational therapy NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for director of occupational therapy.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for director of occupational therapy is 30010 (Managers in health care), 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
30010
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 30010 covers
Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.
| Unit group | 30010 — Managers in health care |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided
- Consult with boards of directors and senior managers to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services
- Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients
- Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities to ensure effective use of resources
- Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment
- Plan and control departmental or establishment budget
To use NOC 30010 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 30010 →
Other job titles under NOC 30010
- Chief of anesthesia
- Chief of emergency medicine
- Chief of medical staff
- Director of clinical medicine
- Director of dietetics
- Director of laboratory medicine
- Director of nursing - medical services
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 30010, one of these may fit better:
- Case manager occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
- Clinical occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
- Community occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
- Occupational health nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Occupational health supervisor — NOC 22232 (Occupational health and safety specialists, TEER 2)
- Occupational safety consultant — NOC 22232 (Occupational health and safety specialists, TEER 2)
- Occupational safety coordinator — NOC 22232 (Occupational health and safety specialists, TEER 2)
- Occupational therapy assistant — NOC 32109 (Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment, 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 director of occupational therapy?+
In NOC 2021, "director of occupational therapy" is an example title in unit group 30010 — Managers in health care. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is director of occupational therapy eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 30010 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 director of occupational therapy get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 30010 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 director of occupational therapy get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 30010 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 director of occupational therapy 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 30010. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.