NOC 10011: Human resources managers
Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 10011 (Human resources managers) is a TEER 0 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1: +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 0
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 10011 |
|---|---|
| Title | Human resources managers |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 70 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 1 occupation, or 100 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
Example job titles
- employer-employee relations manager
- human resources manager
- industrial relations manager
- occupational health and safety manager
- pay and benefits manager
- personnel director
- personnel services manager
- personnel training and development manager
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments
- Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
- Coordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
- Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements
- Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs
- Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
- Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
- Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 10010 — Financial managers
- NOC 10012 — Purchasing managers
- NOC 10019 — Other administrative services managers
- NOC 10020 — Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
- NOC 10021 — Banking, credit and other investment managers
- NOC 10022 — Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- NOC 10029 — Other business services managers
- NOC 10030 — Telecommunication carriers managers
← NOC 10010 Financial managers · NOC 10012 Purchasing managers →
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TEER 0 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 10011 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 10011 is a TEER 0 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 10011 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 100 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 10011?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 10011. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.