Elections planning director NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for elections planning director.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for elections planning director is 40019 (Other managers in public 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
40019
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 40019 covers
Other managers in public administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of policies and programs which govern the daily operations of legislatures and other activities unique to government such as intergovernmental affairs and elections. They are employed by all levels of government.
| Unit group | 40019 — Other managers in public 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 policies and programs by providing advice to senior government managers of legislatures or departments or agencies involved in activities unique to government
- Organize government unit or agency and establish procedures to meet objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff conducting research, preparing documents or providing administrative support
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, programs, equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
To use NOC 40019 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 40019 →
Other job titles under NOC 40019
- Federal-provincial relations director
- Intergovernmental affairs director
- Clerk of the committee - Legislative Assembly
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 40019, one of these may fit better:
- Elections officer — NOC 41407 (Program officers unique to government, TEER 1)
- Electrical distribution planning engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Electrical systems planning engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Planning officer — NOC 13100 (Administrative officers, TEER 3)
- Planning technician — NOC 22302 (Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
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 planning director?+
In NOC 2021, "elections planning director" is an example title in unit group 40019 — Other managers in public administration. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is elections planning director eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40019 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 elections planning director get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 40019 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 elections planning director get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 40019 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 planning 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 40019. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.