NOC 42102: Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce, and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 42102 (Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It is eligible for Military category draws.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Military
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 42102 |
|---|---|
| Title | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Category-based draws
- Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 — be a Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA) (eligible foreign national who is serving in a recognized foreign military; with a minimum of ten years of continuous service; has work experience and training aligned with the main duties of one or more of these National Occupational Classification occupations: 40042 (Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces); 42102 (Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces); 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)).
Example job titles
Main duties
- Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
- Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
- Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
- Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
- Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings.
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 42100 — Police officers (except commissioned)
- NOC 42101 — Firefighters
- NOC 42200 — Paralegals and related occupations
- NOC 42201 — Social and community service workers
- NOC 42202 — Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 42203 — Instructors of persons with disabilities
- NOC 42204 — Religion workers
← NOC 42101 Firefighters · NOC 42200 Paralegals and related occupations →
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TEER 2 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 42102 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 42102 is a TEER 2 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 42102 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 42102 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 42102?+
As published by IRCC: Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1. Candidates generally need be a Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA).