NOC 40010: Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They are employed by all levels of government.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 40010 (Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration) 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 | 40010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
| 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
- city medical officer of health - government services
- health information and promotion director - government services
- health program operations manager - government services
- housing policy and development director - government services
- immigration and settlement director - government services
- social services director - government services
- social services planning manager - government services
Main duties
- Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
- Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
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 40011 — Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
- NOC 40012 — Government managers - education policy development and program administration
- NOC 40019 — Other managers in public administration
- NOC 40020 — Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training
- NOC 40021 — School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
- NOC 40030 — Managers in social, community and correctional services
- NOC 40040 — Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
- NOC 40041 — Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
- NOC 40042 — Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
← NOC 33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services · NOC 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration →
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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 40010 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40010 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 40010 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 40010?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 40010. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.