NOC 2021 · 41320 · TEER 1
NOC 41320: Educational counsellors
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and coordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$40.84 / 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 41320 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 41320 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 41320 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:
- Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, time tables and scheduling, school adjustment, attendance problems and study skills
- Counsel students regarding career or vocational issues including career exploration and planning, résumé preparation, job interview skills and job search strategies and make available to them a wide range of educational and occupational information
- Coordinate co-op and school-to-work transition programs, and the provision of counselling and information services, such as career information, professional development sessions and exchanges with other educational institutions, to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff
- Consult with teachers and parents or faculty and other professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists and social workers regarding various issues and concerns, and with administrators and community agencies regarding programs and referrals
- Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, personality, vocational, aptitude and interest tests
- Develop and coordinate study skills groups or workshops in high schools, colleges and universities on topics such as note-taking, test or examination anxiety and preparation strategies and time management skills
- Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational counsellors
- Coordinate or participate in student orientation programs in colleges or universities
- Arrange for employers to recruit graduating college and university students, and students for co-op education work terms
- Counsel students regarding personal and social issues such as substance abuse, depression, sexuality, eating disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, family problems, relationship and interpersonal skills and anger management
- Counsel students in crisis situations such as dealing with the death of a friend or family member, suicidal tendencies and abuse situations
- May supervise peer counselling programs in school settings
- May supervise field experience for graduate students in counselling
- May teach regular classes.
- Vocational counsellors in Quebec may also provide professional orientation to individuals with a mental illness, disabilities, and those with adaptation difficulties. Those with specific training may also perform certain mental health assessments.
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
- academic counsellor
- career counsellor - education
- Indigenous advisor - college
- school counsellor
- student services counsellor
All 33 job titles in NOC 41320
- academic adviser
- academic counsellor
- academic skills counsellor
- career counsellor - education
- college counsellor
- co-op officer - schools
- co-op placement officer - school
- co-op program coordinator - school
- counselling intern
- counsellor for Aboriginal students
- education officer
- educational counsellor
- educational guidance director
- First Nations counsellor - education
- First Nations studies program academic adviser
- guidance counsellor - education
- guidance service head
- independent or applied studies officer
- Indigenous advisor - college
- international student adviser
- learning and study skills specialist
- personal academic counsellor
- personal counsellor - education
- school adjustment officer
- school counsellor
- school guidance department head
- student affairs and employment officer
- student counsellor
- student employment services coordinator
- student services counsellor
- university counsellor
- vocational counsellor - education
- vocational guidance counsellor - education
Also includes: student employment services coordinator.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in counselling, career development, education or social sciences is required for counsellors in school settings.
- A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work is usually required.
- Educational counsellors in post-secondary settings require an undergraduate degree and may require a graduate degree. A particular academic specialization may also be required.
- In Quebec, membership in l'Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation is mandatory to use the titles ''vocational counsellor'', "guidance counsellor" and "vocational guidance counsellor".
- A teacher's certificate in the province of employment and some teaching experience is usually required for counsellors in school settings.
- Educational counsellors in colleges and universities may require licensing from a provincial regulatory body governing psychologists, educational counsellors or social workers.
Additional information
- Elementary school counsellors generally provide more social and personal counselling whereas academic counselling is provided more by high school counsellors.
- Educational counsellors in colleges, universities and other settings may specialize in academic, career or personal issues counselling.
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 41320 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 | $23.25 | $40.84 | $53.57 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.38 | $43.96 | $71.23 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.05 | $42.55 | $56.27 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.09 | $41.91 | $50.48 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $22.77 | $43.27 | $55.38 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $28.00 | $44.00 | $50.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $40.00 | $55.63 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $36.72 | $52.88 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.25 | $40.51 | $49.06 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $26.12 | $39.76 | $54.89 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $37.69 | $51.32 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $39.03 | $51.50 | $69.70 | 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, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Alberta.
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 57%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 25%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 13%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
66% of educational counsellors work all year, while 34% 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: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 77% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 79% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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.
The majority of educational counsellors are employed in the educational services sector, primarily in elementary and secondary schools. Employment opportunities in this occupation depend on enrollment at the secondary level and on government funding. The K-12 student population in the province has been increasing in recent years due to strong population growth and this resulted in new employment opportunities for educational counsellors. Furthermore, the province has earmarked considerable investment over the next five-years towards the construction of new schools, renovations and other major projects. However, the announcement by the federal government to reduce immigration targets will mean a slowdown in population growth and although the impact of this policy is uncertain at this time, it could have some affect on employment prospects over the medium term.
The job requirements usually vary depending on the educational setting. In elementary and secondary schools, counsellors are required to be certified in addition to having at least a bachelor's degree. Educational counsellors in colleges and universities may be required to hold a master's degree in education or other disciplines such as sociology. In addition, fluency in a second language can be an asset to job seekers generally. Some of the job opportunities are for part-time work.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 61%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 30%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
41% of educational counsellors work all year, while 59% 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 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 83% 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: n/a
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in New Brunswick:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 56%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 23%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 12%
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
61% of educational counsellors work all year, while 39% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% 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: 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: 6% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 65% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in Alberta:
Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 49%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 24%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 14%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
62% of educational counsellors work all year, while 38% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 18% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 82% 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: 7% 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: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 34% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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 educational counsellors in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 44%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 34%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 15%
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
64% of educational counsellors work all year, while 36% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 21% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 79% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 63% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Quebec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in Quebec:
Approximately 5,750 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 42%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 20%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 18%
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
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
73% of educational counsellors work all year, while 27% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 83% 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: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Ontario 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.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Majority employed in educational services largely in elementary and secondary schools
Colleges and universities are also key employers
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Demand strongly influenced by student registration
Increase in enrolment in secondary schools
Educational counsellors are hired more in secondary schools than elementary schools; however, annual funding amounts and school board priorities may affect student-to-counsellor ratios and employment opportunities
Job prospects in colleges and universities are expected to be impacted by the significant decline in international student enrolment
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
In elementary and secondary schools, counsellors are required to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, in addition to having at least a bachelor’s degree.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in Ontario:
Approximately 9,250 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Universities (NAICS 6113): 33%
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 32%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 22%
Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
65% of educational counsellors work all year, while 35% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors 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: 9% 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: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 32% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 educational counsellors in Manitoba:
Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 47%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 30%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 11%
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%
Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 5%
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
65% of educational counsellors work all year, while 35% 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.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 77% 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: 9% compared to 31% 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: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 44% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Saskatchewan 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 educational counsellors in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 48%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 24%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 20%
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
59% of educational counsellors work all year, while 41% 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.
Less than 5% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 77% 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: 6% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 41% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for educational counsellors (NOC 41320) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
In the 2024/25 school year, there were about 600,000 students enrolled in public schools around the province, a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
This was the highest enrollment figure since 1999.
Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in British Columbia.
Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of instructors.
Investments in public school services around the province will improve employment opportunities in the educational services sector.
In 2025, the Government of British Columbia opened new schools and announced school expansion projects in communities including the Cowichan Valley, Langford, Surrey, and Langley.
Here are some key facts about educational counsellors in British Columbia:
Approximately 4,450 people work in this occupation.
Educational counsellors mainly work in the following sectors:
Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 46%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 27%
Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 10%
Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 81% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
54% of educational counsellors work all year, while 46% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
7% of educational counsellors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: 7% 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: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% 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 41320 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 41321 Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
- 31200 Psychologists
- 41220 Secondary school teachers
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
Same occupation group
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- 41321 Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
Questions
NOC 41320: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 41Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government servicesMajor Group
- 413Professional occupations in social and community servicesSub-major Group
- 4132Educational and employment counsellorsMinor Group
- 41320Educational counsellors
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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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Plan your move to Canada
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.