Property valuator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for property valuator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for property valuator is 12203 (Assessors, business valuators and appraisers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
12203
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 12203 covers
Assessors and appraisers determine the value of land, businesses, estates and other real property, for purposes of sale, purchase, taxation or disposal of assets. Appraisers also determine the value of personal and household items. Business valuators quantify the value of a business, its securities or its intangible assets. Assessors, business valuators and appraisers are employed by government agencies, real estate firms and other private companies, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 12203 — Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Assessors
- Assess value of land, building, structures, machinery, equipment and property improvements for purposes of taxation, grants and regional planning and prior to sale or purchase
- Review and analyze data such as past sales, title searches, engineering and alignment maps, soil maps, subdivision plans, water and sewer plans, leasing cost data and easements
- Explain assessment process to ratepayers
- May specialize in advising and consulting in a specific field of assessment such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or farm lands.
- Business valuators
To use NOC 12203 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 12203 →
Other job titles under NOC 12203
- Accredited appraiser
- Business valuator
- Property assessor
- Real estate appraiser
- Chartered business valuator (CBV)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 12203, one of these may fit better:
- Property administrator — NOC 13101 (Property administrators, TEER 3)
- Property leasing coordinator — NOC 13101 (Property administrators, TEER 3)
- Property rentals manager — NOC 13101 (Property administrators, TEER 3)
- Property standards inspector — NOC 43202 (By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, TEER 3)
- Property surveyor — NOC 21203 (Land surveyors, TEER 1)
- Property underwriter — NOC 12202 (Insurance underwriters, TEER 2)
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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 property valuator?+
In NOC 2021, "property valuator" is an example title in unit group 12203 — Assessors, business valuators and appraisers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is property valuator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 12203 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 property valuator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 12203 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a property valuator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 12203 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 property valuator 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 12203. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.