NOC 2021 · 32120 · TEER 2
NOC 32120: Medical laboratory technologists
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, research facilities and post-secondary educational institutions. Medical laboratory technologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$39.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
Healthcare and social services
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 32120 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 32120 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-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 listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Conduct and interpret chemical analyses of blood, urine, and cerebrospinal and other body fluids
- Study blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions
- Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics
- Perform and interpret blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes
- Validate, document and report test results
- Establish procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments
- Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
- May supervise and train other medical laboratory technical staff, students and helpers
- May assist pathologists during autopsies.
- Medical laboratory technologists may specialize in areas such as clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, histotechnology, transfusion medicine or immunohematology, cytotechnology, cytogenetics and molecular genetics.
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
- clinical genetics technologist
- cytogenetics technologist - medical laboratory
- histology technologist
- medical laboratory cytotechnologist
- medical laboratory technologist
- medical laboratory technologists supervisor
All 32 job titles in NOC 32120
- advanced registered medical laboratory technologist
- anatomical pathology technologist
- autopsy technologist
- blood bank technologist
- clinical genetics technologist
- clinical laboratory technologist
- combined laboratory and x-ray technician
- combined laboratory and x-ray technologist
- cytogenetics technologist - medical laboratory
- cytology technologist
- electron microscopy technologist - medical laboratory
- hematology technologist - medical laboratory
- histology technologist
- histology technologist - medical laboratory
- histopathology technologist
- histotechnologist - medical laboratory
- immunology technologist - medical laboratory
- medical laboratory biochemistry technologist
- medical laboratory charge technologist
- medical laboratory cytotechnologist
- medical laboratory microbiology technologist
- medical laboratory technologist
- medical laboratory technologist - anatomical pathology
- medical laboratory technologist - core laboratory
- medical laboratory technologists supervisor
- medical laboratory tissue technologist
- medical technologist
- medical technologist - medical laboratory
- medical technologists supervisor
- registered medical technologist
- registered technologist - medical
- serology technologist
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A two- or three-year college program in medical laboratory technology is required and a period of supervised practical training may be required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
- Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is usually required by employers.
- Combined laboratory and X-ray technicians require completion of a combined laboratory X-ray technology program.
- Some employers may require a university science degree for specialized medical laboratory technologists.
Additional information
- In Quebec medical laboratory technologists are referred to as les technologistes médicaux and are regulated by l'Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ).
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 32120 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 | $25.13 | $39.00 | $49.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.00 | $38.00 | $42.10 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.00 | $37.57 | $41.75 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $30.00 | $35.00 | $42.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.50 | $35.78 | $44.95 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $29.72 | $35.00 | $40.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $42.00 | $50.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $36.00 | $38.00 | $41.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $32.00 | $38.00 | $44.90 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $25.00 | $45.79 | $50.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $30.00 | $41.00 | $45.90 | 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 New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia.
Very goodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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.
Medical laboratory technologists are employed by hospitals, blood banks, clinics, research facilities and post-secondary institutions.
Population growth and an ageing population will support demand for medical laboratory technologists going forward, as this will generate an increasing need for medical laboratory tests.
Technological advancements are impacting the nature of work as more processes are becoming automated.
Medical laboratory technologists must be certified and registered with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists in order to practice.
Some employers may require a university science degree for specialized medical laboratory technologists.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in New Brunswick:
Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 86%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
86% of medical laboratory technologists 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: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 86% 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: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very goodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several 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 medical laboratory technologists in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
78% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 22% 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.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 15% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 85% 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: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 66% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very goodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Alberta 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 medical laboratory technologists in Alberta:
Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 78%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 76% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
76% of medical laboratory technologists 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.
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: 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: 49% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.
Increased demand for testing is expected a result of the health care needs of a growing, aging population. However, the extent of employment growth will be restrained slightly by budgetary limitations. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has been actively recruiting, using a variety of incentives such as cash bonuses.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 75%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
79% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 21% 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.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 78% 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: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 75% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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 medical laboratory technologists in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 88%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
79% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 21% 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 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 11% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 89% 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: 56% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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.
There has been a shortage of lab technologists across the country for a few years. Candidates, even including recent graduates with relatively little experience, are not expected to encounter much difficulty finding a job.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
81% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 19% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 85% 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: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodQuebec
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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 medical laboratory technologists in Quebec:
Approximately 4,200 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 83%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
80% of medical laboratory technologists 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of medical laboratory technologists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 81% 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: 77% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
GoodOntario
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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.
Several 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?
Hospitals
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Increased demand to meet the health care needs of a growing and aging population
Prevalence of chronic illnesses is adding to the need for diagnostic services
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Medical laboratory technologists are regulated by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in Ontario:
Approximately 10,400 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 19% 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 medical laboratory technologists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 77% 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: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
GoodManitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Manitoba 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.
Demand for this occupation is driven by the province's growing and aging population and provincial government spending on healthcare.
Workers in this occupation are employed by hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, and research and educational institutions. Manitoba's Shared Health is a major employer.
Key trends include artificial intelligence (AI), molecular diagnostics, point of care testing (POCT), and data management through cloud computing.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in Manitoba:
Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 41%
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 medical laboratory technologists 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.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 17% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 83% 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: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) 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.
Several 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.
Here are some key facts about medical laboratory technologists in British Columbia:
Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation.
Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 70%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
82% of medical laboratory technologists 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: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 77% 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: 45% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% 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
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 32120 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Related NOC codes
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If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 22110 Biological technologists and technicians
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Same occupation group
Medical technologists and technicians
Questions
NOC 32120: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 3Health occupationsBroad Category
- 32Technical occupations in healthMajor Group
- 321Technical occupations in health (except practitioners of natural healing)Sub-major Group
- 3212Medical technologists and techniciansMinor Group
- 32120Medical laboratory technologists
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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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