Pharmacy technician supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for pharmacy technician supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for pharmacy technician supervisor is 32124 (Pharmacy technicians), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
32124
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 32124 covers
Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients' information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. They work closely with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to clients. Pharmacy technicians are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Pharmacy technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 32124 — Pharmacy technicians |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Assist pharmacists to maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
- Assess prescriptions for completeness and ensure information is accurate
- Gather and enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients in collaboration with pharmacists
- Compound pharmaceutical products such as intravenous injections, oral solutions, ointments and creams
- Process payment of prescriptions and other pharmacy services including direct billing to third party insurers
- Provide instructions on how to use health aids, and medical devices such as drug administration devices and monitoring devices
To use NOC 32124 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 32124 →
Other job titles under NOC 32124
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 32124, one of these may fit better:
- Pharmacy aide — NOC 33103 (Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants, TEER 3)
- Pharmacy assistant — NOC 33103 (Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants, TEER 3)
- Pharmacy technical assistant — NOC 33103 (Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants, TEER 3)
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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 pharmacy technician supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "pharmacy technician supervisor" is an example title in unit group 32124 — Pharmacy technicians. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is pharmacy technician supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 32124 is TEER 2, 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 pharmacy technician supervisor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 32124 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 pharmacy technician supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 32124 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says pharmacy technician supervisor 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 32124. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.