NOC 63211: Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
Estheticians, electrologists and workers in related occupations provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an individual's physical appearance. They are employed in beauty salons, electrolysis studios, scalp treatment and hair replacement clinics and other similar establishments and in cosmetic departments of retail establishments such as pharmacies and department stores, or they may be self-employed.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 63211 (Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations) is a TEER 3 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 3
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 63211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
Example job titles
- beauty treatment operator
- cosmetician
- electrologist
- electrolysis technician
- esthetician
- hair replacement technician
- manicurist
- pedicurist
Main duties
- Estheticians
- Give facial and other body treatments using specialized products and techniques.
- Cosmeticians
- Advise customers on the use of make-up and other beauty products and apply make-up to customers; may specialize in applying make-up to models or other individuals for special occasions.
- Electrologists
- Remove unwanted hair permanently from client's face or body using needle only specialized electrical hair removal equipment, laser and other equipment.
- Manicurists and pedicurists
- Clean, shape and polish fingernails and toenails and provide related treatments.
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 63200 — Cooks
- NOC 63201 — Butchers - retail and wholesale
- NOC 63202 — Bakers
- NOC 63210 — Hairstylists and barbers
- NOC 63220 — Shoe repairers and shoemakers
- NOC 63221 — Upholsterers
- NOC 63100 — Insurance agents and brokers
- NOC 63101 — Real estate agents and salespersons
- NOC 63102 — Financial sales representatives
← NOC 63210 Hairstylists and barbers · NOC 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers →
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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 63211 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 63211 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 63211 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 63211 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 63211?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 63211. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.