Technical secretary NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for technical secretary.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for technical secretary is 13110 (Administrative assistants), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
13110
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 13110 covers
Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
| Unit group | 13110 — Administrative assistants |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material from machine dictation and handwritten copy
- Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations
- Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory
- Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages
- Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
To use NOC 13110 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 13110 →
Other job titles under NOC 13110
- Administrative assistant
- Office administrative assistant
- Private secretary
- Executive secretary (except legal and medical)
- Secretary (except legal and medical)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 13110, one of these may fit better:
- Corporate secretary — NOC 12100 (Executive assistants, TEER 2)
- Hardware technical architect — NOC 21311 (Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), TEER 1)
- Hardware technical support analyst — NOC 22221 (User support technicians, TEER 2)
- Legal secretary — NOC 13111 (Legal administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Litigation secretary — NOC 13111 (Legal administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Medical secretary — NOC 13112 (Medical administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Pharmacy technical assistant — NOC 33103 (Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants, TEER 3)
- Real estate secretary — NOC 13111 (Legal administrative 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 technical secretary?+
In NOC 2021, "technical secretary" is an example title in unit group 13110 — Administrative assistants. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is technical secretary eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 13110 is TEER 3, 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 technical secretary get extra CRS points?+
NOC 13110 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 technical secretary get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 13110 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 technical secretary 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 13110. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.