NOC 40011: Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 40011 (Government managers - economic analysis, 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 | 40011 |
|---|---|
| Title | Government managers - economic analysis, 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
- border services manager
- business development director - government services
- customs manager - government services
- economic analysis chief - government services
- economic development director - government services
- economic policy analysis director - government services
- energy market analysis director - government services
- excise tax programs director - government services
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
- Participate in the development of departmental 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 economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or administer programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
- Direct and advise economic development officers or other staff administering programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
- Organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
- Interview, hire and oversee training and professional development.
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 40010 — Government managers - health and social 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 40010 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration · NOC 40012 Government managers - education 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 40011 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40011 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 40011 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 40011?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 40011. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.