Education curriculum development director NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for education curriculum development director.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for education curriculum development director is 40012 (Government managers - education policy development and program administration), 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
40012
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 40012 covers
Government managers in education policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by all levels of government.
| Unit group | 40012 — Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs for elementary and secondary school systems
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
To use NOC 40012 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 40012 →
Other job titles under NOC 40012
- Education director
- Education program administration manager
- Education policy analysis and research director
- School inspection director - public administration
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 40012, one of these may fit better:
- Board of education administrator — NOC 40021 (School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education, TEER 0)
- Business development officer — NOC 41402 (Business development officers and market researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Career development counsellor — NOC 41321 (Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education), TEER 1)
- Career development practitioner — NOC 41321 (Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education), TEER 1)
- Community development worker — NOC 42201 (Social and community service workers, TEER 2)
- Community economic development consultant — NOC 41402 (Business development officers and market researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Community social development officer — NOC 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Curriculum developer — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
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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 education curriculum development director?+
In NOC 2021, "education curriculum development director" is an example title in unit group 40012 — Government managers - education policy development and program administration. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is education curriculum development director eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40012 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 education curriculum development director get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 40012 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 education curriculum development director get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 40012 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 education curriculum development 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 40012. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.