Emergency vehicle dispatcher NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for emergency vehicle dispatcher.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for emergency vehicle dispatcher is 14404 (Dispatchers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14404
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14404 covers
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to coordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
| Unit group | 14404 — Dispatchers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service and contact ambulances, police and fire departments, tow-trucks, and utility crews
- Process and transmit information and instructions to coordinate the activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment using a variety of computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
- Dispatch personnel according to written schedules and work orders, or as required by emergency situations
- Advise vehicle operators of route and traffic problems such as construction, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, weight and size restrictions and other information
- Operate radio equipment to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations
- Monitor personnel workloads and locations
To use NOC 14404 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 14404 →
Other job titles under NOC 14404
- 911 dispatcher
- Alarm system dispatcher
- Ambulance dispatcher
- Mobile equipment dispatcher
- Radio operator
- Taxi dispatcher
- Tow truck dispatcher
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14404, one of these may fit better:
- All-terrain vehicle repairer — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics, TEER 2)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice power dispatcher — NOC 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators, TEER 2)
- Bus dispatcher — NOC 72024 (Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators, TEER 2)
- Chief of emergency medicine — NOC 30010 (Managers in health care, TEER 0)
- Emergency care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Emergency management analyst — NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers, 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 vehicle dispatcher?+
In NOC 2021, "emergency vehicle dispatcher" is an example title in unit group 14404 — Dispatchers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is emergency vehicle dispatcher eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14404 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does emergency vehicle dispatcher get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14404 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a emergency vehicle dispatcher get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14404 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 vehicle dispatcher 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 14404. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.