District court judge NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for district court judge.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for district court judge is 41100 (Judges), a TEER 1 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
41100
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 41100 covers
Judges adjudicate civil and criminal cases and administer justice in courts of law. Judges preside over federal and provincial courts.
| Unit group | 41100 — Judges |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Preside over courts of law, interpret and enforce rules of procedure and make rulings regarding the admissibility of evidence
- Instruct the jury on laws that are applicable to the case
- Weigh and consider evidence in non-jury trials and decide legal guilt or innocence or degree of liability of the accused or defendant
- Pass sentence on persons convicted in criminal cases and determine damages or other appropriate remedy in civil cases
- Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses
- Determine custody of children between contesting parents and other guardians
To use NOC 41100 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 41100 →
Other job titles under NOC 41100
- Chief justice
- County court judge
- Family court judge
- Federal trial court justice
- Small claims court judge
- Court of Queen's Bench justice
- Provincial court of appeal justice
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 41100, one of these may fit better:
- Athletics judge — NOC 53202 (Sports officials and referees, TEER 3)
- Court administrator — NOC 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations, TEER 4)
- Court clerk — NOC 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations, TEER 4)
- Court clerk-crier — NOC 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations, TEER 4)
- Court clerk supervisor — NOC 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations, TEER 4)
- Court interpreter — NOC 51114 (Translators, terminologists and interpreters, TEER 1)
- Court officer — NOC 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations, TEER 4)
- Court registrar — NOC 10019 (Other administrative services managers, TEER 0)
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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 district court judge?+
In NOC 2021, "district court judge" is an example title in unit group 41100 — Judges. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is district court judge eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41100 is TEER 1, 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 district court judge get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 41100 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 district court judge get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 41100 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 district court judge 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 41100. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.