High commissioner NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for high commissioner.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for high commissioner is 00011 (Senior government managers and officials), 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
00011
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 00011 covers
Senior government managers and officials plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the major activities of municipal or regional governments or of provincial, territorial or federal departments, boards, agencies or commissions. They establish the direction to be taken by these organizations in accordance with legislation and policies made by elected representatives or legislative bodies.
| Unit group | 00011 — Senior government managers and officials |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Legislative and senior management occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Establish objectives for the organization in accordance with government legislation and policy, formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures alone or in conjunction with senior government committees
- Advise elected representatives on policy questions and refer major policy matters to these representatives for final decision
- Recommend, review, evaluate and approve documents, briefs and reports submitted by middle managers and senior staff members
- Coordinate department activities with other senior government managers and officials
- Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs or budgets
- Allocate human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
To use NOC 00011 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 00011 →
Other job titles under NOC 00011
- Assistant deputy minister
- City administrator
- Deputy minister
- Chief administrative officer - regional municipality
- Chief statistician - government services
- Director general - government services
- Executive director - government services
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 00011, one of these may fit better:
- Commissioner of affidavits — NOC 42200 (Paralegals and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Commissioner of marriages — NOC 42200 (Paralegals and related occupations, 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 high commissioner?+
In NOC 2021, "high commissioner" is an example title in unit group 00011 — Senior government managers and officials. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Legislative and senior management occupations" broad category.
Is high commissioner eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 00011 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 high commissioner get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 00011 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 high commissioner get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 00011 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 high commissioner 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 00011. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.