NOC 41400: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultation and advice and administer programs in a variety of areas related to the natural and applied sciences. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 41400 (Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers) is a TEER 1 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3: +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 1
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 41400 |
|---|---|
| Title | Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 20 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 3 occupation, or 50 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
Example job titles
- certified ergonomist
- emergency management analyst
- emergency preparedness planner
- energy policy analyst
- environmental impact analyst
- environmental issues lobbyist
- environmental program development supervisor
- ergonomics specialist
Main duties
- Ergonomists or human factors specialists
- Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
- Occupational or industrial hygienists
- Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace.
- Report and document investigations and conclusions
- Suggest changes to work environments and processes
- Provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards
- May teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.
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 41401 — Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
- NOC 41402 — Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
- NOC 41403 — Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- NOC 41404 — Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- NOC 41405 — Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- NOC 41406 — Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- NOC 41407 — Program officers unique to government
- NOC 41409 — Other professional occupations in social science
- NOC 41100 — Judges
- NOC 41101 — Lawyers and Quebec notaries
← NOC 41321 Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) · NOC 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts →
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TEER 1 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 41400 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41400 is a TEER 1 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 41400 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 50 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 41400?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 41400. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.