Director of waste management NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for director of waste management.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for director of waste management is 90011 (Utilities managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer.
NOC code
90011
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 90011 covers
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
| Unit group | 90011 — Utilities managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Water supply managers
- Manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
- Electrical power distribution managers
- Manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
- Natural gas and petroleum supply managers
- Manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals
To use NOC 90011 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 90011 →
Other job titles under NOC 90011
- Electric generating plant manager
- Electric power plant manager
- Gas supply operations manager
- Liquid waste facility manager
- Director of water pollution control
- Distribution systems director - utilities
- Electrical power transmission operations director
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 90011, one of these may fit better:
- Business management consultant — NOC 11201 (Professional occupations in business management consulting, TEER 1)
- Contract management officer — NOC 12102 (Procurement and purchasing agents and officers, TEER 2)
- Emergency management analyst — NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Forms management officer — NOC 13100 (Administrative officers, TEER 3)
- Hazardous waste inspector — NOC 21120 (Public and environmental health and safety professionals, TEER 1)
- Health information management consultant — NOC 11201 (Professional occupations in business management consulting, TEER 1)
- Health information management supervisor — NOC 12111 (Health information management occupations, TEER 2)
- Health information management technician — NOC 12111 (Health information management occupations, 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 waste management?+
In NOC 2021, "director of waste management" is an example title in unit group 90011 — Utilities managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is director of waste management eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 90011 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 waste management get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 90011 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a director of waste management get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 90011 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 waste management 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 90011. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.