NOC 2021 · 10011 · TEER 0
NOC 10011: Human resources managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$57.69 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 10011 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 10011 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 10011 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments
- Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
- Coordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
- Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements
- Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs
- Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
- Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
- Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees
- Direct the organization's quality management program
- Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- employer-employee relations manager
- human resources manager
- industrial relations manager
- occupational health and safety manager
- pay and benefits manager
- personnel director
- personnel services manager
- personnel training and development manager
- recruiting manager
- staff relations manager
All 54 job titles in NOC 10011
- benefits manager
- chief safety officer - occupational health and safety
- classification and compensation chief
- compensation director
- compensation manager
- disability management program manager
- employee benefits director
- employee benefits manager
- employer-employee relations manager
- employment equity chief
- employment equity director - human resources
- employment equity manager - human resources
- employment manager
- human resources development and planning director
- human resources development director
- human resources director
- human resources management director
- human resources manager
- human resources planning manager
- industrial relations manager
- job evaluation and salary research manager
- labour relations director
- labour relations manager
- language training director
- occupational health and safety director
- occupational health and safety manager
- occupational training director - human resources
- official languages chief
- official languages manager
- pay and benefits director
- pay and benefits manager
- pay services director - human resources
- pay-processing division director - government services
- pensions and benefits manager
- personnel administration manager
- personnel and industrial relations director
- personnel chief
- personnel director
- personnel manager
- personnel services director
- personnel services manager
- personnel training and development manager
- recruiting director
- recruiting manager
- salary research and administration manager
- staff relations chief
- staff relations manager
- staff training and development chief
- staff training and development manager
- staffing chief
- training and development manager
- training chief
- vocational training director - human resources
- wage and salary administration manager
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.
- Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required.
- Some employers may require human resources managers to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
- Other joint committees led by human resources managers may focus on issues such as alcohol or drug addiction.
Wages
Wages for NOC 10011 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $37.94 | $57.69 | $87.18 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $29.75 | $52.18 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $36.53 | $50.00 | $83.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $39.49 | $55.29 | $92.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $35.00 | $57.95 | $74.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $38.46 | $57.69 | $78.34 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $39.90 | $56.41 | $87.91 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $38.46 | $53.33 | $76.92 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.03 | $60.58 | $84.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $34.62 | $60.10 | $105.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $33.79 | $57.69 | $87.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $50.00 | $69.23 | $81.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Prince Edward Island.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
89% of human resources managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 33% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 67% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Human resource managers are employed across all industries. Technological advancement, such as the development of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), will continue to have a big impact on this occupation. The increased use of computerised processes and software has made outsourcing to independent human resources consultancy firms easier for employers. Holders of a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialisation in personnel management will have enhanced job prospects.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
88% of human resources managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 41% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 59% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
86% of human resources managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 71% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
These managers are employed in financial and accounting departments across the public and private sector.
Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities are generally required.
Accounting and audit managers may require a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Investment, treasury, or corporate finance managers may require a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or other recognized financial designation.
Candidates should be familiar with industry-specific software packages, as well as local laws and financial regulations.
Prospects are greater in the province’s larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John), where there are greater concentrations of financial services. However, an availability to work in rural areas will expand the number of opportunities.
Knowledge of both French and English will be required in certain regions of the province.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
85% of human resources managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 33% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 68% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Quebec:
Approximately 12,700 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 7%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
84% of human resources managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 35% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 65% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
84% of human resources managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 57% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Alberta:
Approximately 5,950 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
82% of human resources managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 36% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 64% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 64%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 76% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Ontario:
Approximately 22,500 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 8%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
84% of human resources managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 72% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 5%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
88% of human resources managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources managers (NOC 10011) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about human resources managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 6,900 people work in this occupation.
Human resources managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 5%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
82% of human resources managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 32% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 68% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 1Business, finance and administration occupationsBroad Category
- 10Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Major Group
- 100Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Sub-major Group
- 1001Administrative services managersMinor Group
- 10011Human resources managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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