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Elections officer NOC code

NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for elections officer.

Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Quick answer

The NOC code for elections officer is 41407 (Program officers unique to government), a TEER 1 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

41407

TEER 1 · skilled

High-wage

Level 2

+40 work · 70 job offer

Category draws

None

IRCC 2026 lists

What NOC 41407 covers

Program officers unique to government are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.

Unit group41407 — Program officers unique to government
TEERTEER 1 — usually requires a university degree
Broad categoryOccupations in education, law and social, community and government services

Main duties to compare with yours

  • Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
  • Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad
  • Collect, monitor and analyze international pressures, issues and communications and brief on intelligence and security matters
  • Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
  • Coordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
  • Co-ordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals

To use NOC 41407 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 41407 →

Other job titles under NOC 41407

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If your duties don't match NOC 41407, one of these may fit better:

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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 elections officer?+

In NOC 2021, "elections officer" is an example title in unit group 41407 — Program officers unique to government. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.

Is elections officer eligible for Express Entry?+

NOC 41407 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 elections officer get extra CRS points?+

Yes. NOC 41407 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 elections officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+

NOC 41407 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 elections officer 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 41407. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.