NOC 43204: Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They 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 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces) is a TEER 3 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 3
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Military
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 43204 |
|---|---|
| Title | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
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
- airborne electronic sensor operator
- assault pioneer
- combat engineer
- naval combat information operator
- sonar operator
Main duties
- Analyze equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment
- Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment and supplies
- Inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Configure and operate intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems
- Oversee the construction of tools and devices to enable infantry soldiers to cross natural and man-made obstacles and break through enemy defenses
- Operate weapons and missile related equipment for defense.
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 43200 — Sheriffs and bailiffs
- NOC 43201 — Correctional service officers
- NOC 43202 — By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
- NOC 43203 — Border services, customs, and immigration officers
- NOC 43100 — Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
- NOC 43109 — Other instructors
← NOC 43203 Border services, customs, and immigration officers · NOC 44100 Home child care providers →
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TEER 3 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 43204 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 43204 is a TEER 3 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 43204 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 43204 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 43204?+
As published by IRCC: Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1. Candidates generally need be a Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA).