NOC 2021 · 10029 · TEER 0
NOC 10029: Other business services managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Other business services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business, and ensure the quality of those services and client satisfaction. They work in fields such as management consulting, market research, personnel and payroll services, contact centre services and security services.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$49.23 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 10029 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 10029 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 10029 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 establishments that provide services to business such as management consulting, market research, personnel and payroll services, contact centre services and security services
- Plan, develop and organize the policies and procedures of these establishments
- Develop action plans, provide expertise in response to client needs, and support and advise project teams
- Direct and advise staff in the development and implementation of service quality assessment strategies
- Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
- Represent the company within various economic and social organizations
- Assist staff with administrative or technical problems
- Hire, train and supervise staff.
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
- accounting firm manager
- contact centre manager
- employment agency manager
- energy asset joint venture manager
- legal firm manager
- management consulting service manager
- market research service manager
- nursing registry manager
- payroll service manager
- personnel agency manager
- professional services manager - business services
- security service manager
All 39 job titles in NOC 10029
- accounting firm manager
- accounting firm manager - business services
- assistant vice-president - trade, broadcasting and other services
- audit firm manager
- auditing firm manager
- call centre manager
- conference development manager
- conference services manager
- contact centre manager
- customs manager - business services
- detective agency manager
- employment agency manager
- employment office manager
- energy asset joint venture manager
- land contracts manager
- legal firm manager
- management consulting service manager
- management services division head - business services
- market research service manager
- methods and procedures manager
- mineral land administration manager
- mineral land and contract manager
- nursing registry manager
- organizational methods analysis director
- organizational methods analysis director - business services
- organizational methods analysis manager
- organizational planning and development director
- organizational services head
- payroll service manager
- personnel agency manager
- personnel consulting service manager
- placement agency manager
- placement office manager
- private investigation and security service manager
- professional services manager - business services
- security service manager
- surface land administration manager
- survey research service manager
- well and facilities asset manager
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a field related to the business service provided is usually required.
- Several years of experience in a field related to the business service provided are usually required.
- Licences, certificates or registration may be required for some business services managers. For example, accounting firm managers usually require accounting certification.
- University studies in business administration may be required.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 10029 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 | $30.65 | $49.23 | $86.06 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.11 | $45.19 | $72.03 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.28 | $42.14 | $63.19 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $46.15 | $80.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $46.15 | $61.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $35.60 | $51.80 | $81.12 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $31.25 | $48.72 | $84.51 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $32.05 | $48.08 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.10 | $50.75 | $78.44 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $35.83 | $53.23 | $85.64 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $37.03 | $54.22 | $85.66 | Small Area Estimation, 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 Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Manitoba.
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for other business services managers (NOC 10029) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 25%
Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
80% of other business services managers work all year, while 20% 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 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
33% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 56% 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: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for other business services managers (NOC 10029) 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.
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 other business services managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 14%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
Business support services (NAICS 5614): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
86% of other business services 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.
28% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 46% 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: 20% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodQuebec
The employment outlook will be Good for other business services managers (NOC 10029) 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.
Several 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 other business services managers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,100 people work in this occupation.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 24%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 9%
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 8%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
79% of other business services managers work all year, while 21% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
25% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% 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: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations
GoodManitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for other business services managers (NOC 10029) in Manitoba 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 other business services managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 21%
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 11%
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of other business services managers work all year, while 19% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
38% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 50% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 50% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other business services managers (NOC 10029) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 50%
Construction (NAICS 23): 50%
60% of other business services managers work all year, while 40% 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 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
53% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 38% 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: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other business services managers (NOC 10029) 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.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Roles for other business services managers are diverse and are found in a variety of industries. Therefore, job prospects will be enhanced for experienced specialists and those with knowledge of the business operations specific to the hiring firm and its industry.
Several years of experience in a supervisory position would also be an asset.
Prospects for certain jobs may be greater in the province’s larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where company head offices are most commonly located.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Business support services (NAICS 5614): 28%
Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 10%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
88% of other business services managers work all year, while 12% 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 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
17% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 48% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 52% 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: 25% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other business services managers (NOC 10029) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 18%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
79% of other business services managers work all year, while 21% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
36% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 45% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 55% 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: 23% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other business services managers (NOC 10029) in Alberta 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in Alberta:
Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 17%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations
76% of other business services managers work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
48% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other business services managers (NOC 10029) in British Columbia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills remain essential.
There could be more job opportunities in the province’s larger urban centers, where there is a greater concentration of business services.
Here are some key facts about other business services managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation.
Other business services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 20%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
77% of other business services managers work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
48% of other business services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 46% 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: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedOntario
An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 10029 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 10029: common 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
- 1002Managers in financial and business servicesMinor Group
- 10029Other business services 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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