Emergency preparedness planner NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for emergency preparedness planner.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for emergency preparedness planner is 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
41400
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 41400 covers
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultation and advice and administer programs in a variety of areas related to the natural and applied sciences. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 41400 — Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Ergonomists or human factors specialists
- Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
- Occupational or industrial hygienists
- Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace.
- Report and document investigations and conclusions
- Suggest changes to work environments and processes
To use NOC 41400 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 41400 →
Other job titles under NOC 41400
- Certified ergonomist
- Emergency management analyst
- Energy policy analyst
- Environmental impact analyst
- Environmental issues lobbyist
- Environmental program development supervisor
- Ergonomics specialist
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 41400, one of these may fit better:
- Airline load planner — NOC 64312 (Airline ticket and service agents, TEER 4)
- Chief of emergency medicine — NOC 30010 (Managers in health care, TEER 0)
- Community and urban planner — NOC 21202 (Urban and land use planners, TEER 1)
- Conference and meeting planner — NOC 12103 (Conference and event planners, TEER 2)
- Conference planner — NOC 12103 (Conference and event planners, TEER 2)
- Curriculum planner — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Emergency care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Emergency physician — NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, 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 emergency preparedness planner?+
In NOC 2021, "emergency preparedness planner" is an example title in unit group 41400 — Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is emergency preparedness planner eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41400 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 emergency preparedness planner get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 41400 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a emergency preparedness planner get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 41400 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 emergency preparedness planner 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 41400. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.