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NOC 2021 · 31300 · TEER 1

NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors

Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026

Nursing coordinators and supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.

TEER

TEER 1

Usually needs a university degree

Median wage (Canada)

$46.43 / 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

Healthcare and social services

Category-based draws (2026)

Express Entry

How NOC 31300 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 31300 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.

See all 186 high-wage occupations

Category-based draws

  • Healthcare and social services

At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.

IRCC category lists

Duties

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
  • Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
  • Set up and coordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
  • Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
  • Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
  • Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
  • Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
  • Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
  • May provide direct patient care.

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

  • nursing care coordinator
  • nursing services coordinator
  • nursing supervisor
  • patient care coordinator - nursing
  • psychiatric nursing supervisor
  • public health nursing supervisor
All 28 job titles in NOC 31300
  • acute care coordinator - nursing
  • assistant head nurse
  • birthing room nursing supervisor
  • burn unit nursing coordinator
  • burn unit nursing supervisor
  • coordinator of nursing services
  • critical care nursing supervisor
  • delivery room nursing supervisor
  • geriatric nursing supervisor
  • head nurse
  • nurse - team leader
  • nursing care coordinator
  • nursing coordinator
  • nursing officer - Canadian Armed Forces
  • nursing services coordinator
  • nursing supervisor
  • nursing unit coordinator
  • nursing unit supervisor
  • nursing ward supervisor
  • obstetrical nursing supervisor
  • operating room nursing supervisor
  • patient care coordinator - nursing
  • psychiatric nursing supervisor
  • public health nursing supervisor
  • rehabilitation nursing supervisor
  • surgical coordinator - nursing
  • surgical ward supervisor - nursing
  • ward supervisor - nursing

Requirements

Employment requirements

  • Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing, or registered psychiatric nursing, program is required.
  • Courses in management studies or a degree, diploma or certificate in management or administration may be required.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for registered nurses in all provinces and territories and for registered psychiatric nurses in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon.
  • Clinical experience as a registered nurse, or as a registered psychiatric nurse, is required.

Additional information

  • Progression to management positions, such as director of nursing, is possible with experience.

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 31300 in Canada

Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.

RegionLowMedianHighSource
Canada$29.11$46.43$59.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Newfoundland and Labrador$17.00$50.00$56.25Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Prince Edward Island$23.08$43.08$53.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Nova Scotia$27.00$43.43$53.38Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
New Brunswick$28.88$47.40$54.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Quebec$35.00$45.64$58.83Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Ontario$29.23$45.00$59.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Manitoba$23.00$43.00$56.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Saskatchewan$27.00$45.41$56.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Alberta$32.81$49.75$61.43Small Area Estimation, 2024
British Columbia$29.00$48.08$61.54Labour 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 New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba.

Very goodNew Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Very good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) in New Brunswick 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.

These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a supervisory position in health care depends upon experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or specialty. Individuals with some experience or specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects. A health service management certificate or equivalent would be considered an asset for employers.

Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects.

Registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick could be required.

A criminal record check and proof of Canadian Nurse Protective Society (CNPS) insurance are necessary.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 36%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations

80% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 20% 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: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 90% 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: 5% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 57% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Very goodSaskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 70%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%

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

83% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 17% 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: 8% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 92% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 61% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations

GoodNewfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations

90% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 10% 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 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 86% 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: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 7% for all occupations

GoodPrince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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 nursing coordinators and supervisors in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 49%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 76% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 24% compared to 16% for all occupations

80% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 20% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: more than 95% 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: n/a

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: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

GoodNova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 34%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations

86% of nursing coordinators and supervisors 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: 6% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 94% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations

GoodQuebec

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Quebec:

Approximately 8,300 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 75%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 15%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations

85% of nursing coordinators and supervisors 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of nursing coordinators and supervisors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 85% 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: less than 5% 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: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations

GoodOntario

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) in Ontario 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

Home health care service providers

Hospitals

Nursing and residential care facilities

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

Increased need for health-related services to support the growing and aging population in Ontario

Greater demand on the health care system because of the backlog of medical procedures and patient care needs

Major investments in health care facilities

Initiatives to improve home and community-based patient care services

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

Registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Ontario:

Approximately 10,700 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 41%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 33%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 19%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations

77% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 23% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of nursing coordinators and supervisors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 7% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 93% 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: less than 5% 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: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations

GoodManitoba

The employment outlook will be Good for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) in Manitoba 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by the province's growing and aging population and provincial government spending on healthcare.

This occupation faces the challenges of managing heavy workloads and high stress, in addition to retaining staff.

Key trends include technology integration, such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual assistants.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Manitoba:

Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8%

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

77% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 23% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations

ModerateAlberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) in Alberta 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.

Demand for supervisory nursing roles remains steady, supported by ongoing healthcare needs and workforce retirements.

Alberta’s aging population continues to drive demand for healthcare services across the province.

However, growth in new supervisory positions is expected to be more limited, as healthcare systems face budget constraints and staffing pressures.

Evolving care models and system restructuring may also be shifting focus away from traditional supervisory roles.

Opportunities still exist, particularly in long-term care facilities and hospital settings where experienced leadership is essential.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in Alberta:

Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 19%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations

79% of nursing coordinators and supervisors work all year, while 21% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of nursing coordinators and supervisors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 88% 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: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 47% 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 nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Labour shortages continue to affect the delivery of health care services in various parts of the province, especially in northern and rural areas.

In early 2025, Northern Health reported a 42 per cent nursing vacancy rate in northern British Columbia emergency rooms and a 27 per cent overall nursing vacancy rate.

Demand for this occupation is expected to increase, as the provincial population continues to age.

Compared to 2020, there were 18.8% more people aged 65+ in the province in 2025.

Here are some key facts about nursing coordinators and supervisors in British Columbia:

Approximately 3,400 people work in this occupation.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%

Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 89% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations

82% of nursing coordinators and supervisors 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 89% 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: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations

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

A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.

Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 31300 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.

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If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.

Questions

NOC 31300: common questions

What is the NOC code for nursing coordinators and supervisors?
The NOC 2021 code is 31300 (Nursing coordinators and supervisors). Job titles in this group include nursing care coordinator, nursing services coordinator, nursing supervisor, patient care coordinator - nursing, psychiatric nursing supervisor. Your NOC is set by your actual duties, not your job title.
What TEER category is NOC 31300?
NOC 31300 is TEER 1. Usually needs a university degree.
Is NOC 31300 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still need to meet each program's other requirements.
Is NOC 31300 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Yes, it is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list from 3 November 2026. 12 months of Canadian work in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer can earn 70 points. You get whichever is higher, not both.
Is NOC 31300 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
Yes: Healthcare and social services. You need at least 12 months of full-time work in a listed occupation in the past 3 years, as well as Express Entry eligibility.
What is the median wage for NOC 31300 in Canada?
The national median wage is $46.43 per hour, according to Job Bank (Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024). It ranges from $29.11 to $59.00.

Classification

Where it sits in NOC 2021

  1. 3Health occupationsBroad Category
  2. 31Professional occupations in healthMajor Group
  3. 313Nursing and allied health professionalsSub-major Group
  4. 3130Nursing and allied health professionalsMinor Group
  5. 31300Nursing coordinators and supervisors

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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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