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The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.1 updates the National Occupational Classification 2016 Version 1.0. The NOC has been developed and maintained as part of a collaborative partnership between Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada. This update of the classification reflects ongoing occupational research and consultation to incorporate information on new occupations.

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 updates the National Occupational Classification 2011. The NOC has been developed and maintained as part of a collaborative partnership between Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada. This update of the classification reflects ongoing occupational research and consultation to incorporate information on new occupations.

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3 is an update of the National Occupational Classification 2016 Version 1.2. This update replaces the previous version and is part of our evergreening process, to update the NOC classification on a yearly basis, to remain current with the labour market. The NOC has been developed and is maintained as part of a collaborative partnership between Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada.

The NOC is the product of a partnership between Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the nationally accepted taxonomy and organizational framework of occupations in the Canadian labour market. The basic principle of classification of the NOC is that of kind of work performed. The NOC 2011 updates both the National Occupational Classification 2006 of Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada's National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2006.

Statistics Canada's occupational classification for 2001 is called the National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2001 (NOC-S 2001) to distinguish it from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) put out by Human Resources Development Canada. (The two classifications differ only in the aggregation structure of the classification). Both provide a complete listing of all the categories under which Canadian jobs are classified and their descriptions.

Statistics Canada's occupational classification for 2006 is called the National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (NOC-S 2006) to distinguish it from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) put out by the Department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada. (The two classifications differ only in the aggregation structure of the classification). Both provide a complete listing of all the categories under which Canadian jobs are classified and their descriptions.

Workforce Population Showing Representation by Employment Equity Occupational Groups and National Occupational Classification Unit Groups for Women, Aboriginal Peoples and Visible Minorities, 2016 Census

Canadian citizen workforce population showing representation by Employment Equity Occupational Groups and National Occupational Classification unit groups for women, Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, 2016 Census

Occupational data collected by Statistics Canada follows the structural framework of the Standard Occupational Classification. The Standard Occupational Classification 1991 is a revision of the Standard Occupational Classification 1980. The SOC 1991 is designed as a statistical classification with a similar format to its predecessor. Occupational groups are defined at all levels and example titles are listed alphabetically for each unit group.

The North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2012 Version 1.2 structure is now available. It is the departmental standard for classifying goods and services.
Version 1.2 includes definitions for its 4,686 categories, which were not available in version 1.1. At the lowest level of the classification, definitions include a descriptive text, as well as illustrative examples, inclusions and exclusions where appropriate.