Environmental officer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for environmental officer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for environmental officer is 21120 (Public and environmental health and safety professionals), 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
21120
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 21120 covers
Public and environmental health and safety professionals review, evaluate and monitor public health and environmental safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate disease and environmental impact caused by biological and chemical factors. They inspect restaurants, industrial establishments, municipal water systems, public facilities and institutions to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control and the handling and storage of hazardous substances. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
| Unit group | 21120 — Public and environmental health and safety professionals |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Inspect the sanitary conditions of restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions
- Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment to identify sources of pollution
- Collect biological and chemical samples and specimens for analysis; measure physical, biological and chemical; and conduct safety and environmental audits
- Investigate health and safety related complaints, spills of hazardous chemicals, outbreaks of diseases or poisonings
- Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present environmental hazards to the environment or a health and safety hazard to employees or to the general public
- Lead the development and the implementation of public safety and environmental health and safety programs and strategies to mitigate risk and optimize the general public and worker's health and safety and environmental protection
To use NOC 21120 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 21120 →
Other job titles under NOC 21120
- Environmental health officer
- Environmental safety advisor
- Hazardous waste inspector
- Pollution control inspector
- Public health inspector
- Public health inspectors supervisor
- Public safety consultant
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 21120, one of these may fit better:
- Environmental chemical engineer — NOC 21320 (Chemical engineers, TEER 1)
- Environmental engineer — NOC 21300 (Civil engineers, TEER 1)
- Environmental geologist — NOC 21102 (Geoscientists and oceanographers, TEER 1)
- Environmental impact analyst — NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Environmental issues lobbyist — NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Environmental planner — NOC 21202 (Urban and land use planners, TEER 1)
- Environmental program development supervisor — NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science 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 environmental officer?+
In NOC 2021, "environmental officer" is an example title in unit group 21120 — Public and environmental health and safety professionals. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is environmental officer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 21120 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 environmental officer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 21120 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 environmental officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 21120 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 environmental 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 21120. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.