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Parole officer NOC code

NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for parole officer.

Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Quick answer

The NOC code for parole officer is 41311 (Probation and parole officers), 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

41311

TEER 1 · skilled

High-wage

Level 2

+40 work · 70 job offer

Category draws

None

IRCC 2026 lists

What NOC 41311 covers

Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms and serving sentences of two years less a day. They are employed by provincial governments. Parole officers monitor the reintegration of criminal offenders serving the remainder of sentences on conditional release and individuals that are subject to a long-term supervision order. They also assess inmates and develop rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders who are incarcerated in correctional facilities. They are employed by federal and provincial governments. Both probation and parole officers work in the community and in correctional facilities including young offender's correctional facilities.

Unit group41311 — Probation and parole officers
TEERTEER 1 — usually requires a university degree
Broad categoryOccupations in education, law and social, community and government services

Main duties to compare with yours

  • Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems and develop suitable rehabilitation programs
  • Prepare reports for the recommendation of security level, penitentiary placement, type of incarceration and types of interventions considered most beneficial for the rehabilitation of the inmates
  • Interview offenders, police, family, friends, school authorities and employers to prepare pre-sentence reports and assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
  • Plan rehabilitation programs with inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives
  • Refer inmates and offenders to community and social service programs, as required
  • Supervise the terms of a probation order and attend court

To use NOC 41311 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 41311 →

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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 parole officer?+

In NOC 2021, "parole officer" is an example title in unit group 41311 — Probation and parole officers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.

Is parole officer eligible for Express Entry?+

NOC 41311 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 parole officer get extra CRS points?+

Yes. NOC 41311 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 parole officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+

NOC 41311 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 parole 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 41311. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.