NOC 41400 · Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

NOC 41400: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers

TEER

University degree

Median wage (Canada)

$43.27/hr

≈ $84,000/yr full-time

Express Entry (FSW, CEC)

Skilled (TEER 0–3)

Per IRCC’s TEER rule

What natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers do

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultation and advice and administer programs in a variety of areas related to the natural and applied sciences. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, computer and office furniture manufacturers, educational institutions, research organizations, consulting firms, environmental and conservation organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Ergonomists or human factors specialists
Conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.
Occupational or industrial hygienists
Study, evaluate and control physical, chemical and biological hazards and stresses in the workplace.
Report and document investigations and conclusions
Suggest changes to work environments and processes
Provide information to workers and managers or employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness from specific occupational hazards
May teach safe work procedures, participate in emergency response planning, testify at hearings and report findings at scientific conferences or in scientific journals.
Patent agents
Advise clients on elements of patent law and on the patentability of inventions
Conduct patent searches
Prepare patent applications
Represent clients before the patent office.
Technology transfer officers
Transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.
Science policy and program officers
Conduct research and advise on policies or develop or administer programs related to transportation, emergency preparedness, communications, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, traditional and alternative energy technologies, land use, recycling and other scientific fields
Promote public awareness and education on issues such as utilization of natural resources, the environment, and reprocessing and reduction of waste.

Job titles under NOC 41400

71 job titles are classified here, including certified ergonomist, emergency management analyst, emergency preparedness planner.

agricultural association analyst
agricultural issues lobbyist
bioscience officer - Canadian Armed Forces
certified ergonomist
certified industrial hygienist
communications policy researcher
disaster emergency response planner
emergency management analyst
emergency preparedness planner
energy policy analyst
energy program officer
environmental advisor (except engineer)
environmental consultant (except engineer)
environmental education consultant
environmental impact analyst
environmental issues lobbyist
environmental lobbyist
environmental program coordinator
environmental program development supervisor
environmental program manager
environmental project manager
ergonomics consultant
ergonomics specialist
ergonomist

Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related scientific or technical discipline is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
A master's degree in a related scientific discipline may be required.
Certification through the Canadian College of Certified Professional Ergonomists is required to use the title "Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE)". Membership with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists may be required.
Occupational hygienists may require certification by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists.
Patent agents require 12 months of work experience in the patent field and successful completion of examinations set by the Commissioner of Patents. They may also be required to be listed in the register of patent agents.
Occupations in this group that are involved in green building design and technologies development may require the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canadian Green Building Council.

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers wages in Canada

Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).

By city
Where	Low	Median	High
Canada	$28.57/hr	$43.27/hr	$65.38/hr
Toronto ON	$25.35/hr	$39.49/hr	$60.10/hr
Montréal QC	$27.63/hr	$43.60/hr	$60.74/hr
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC	$32.00/hr	$39.49/hr	$53.57/hr
Calgary AB	$27.50/hr	$42.07/hr	$112.98/hr
Edmonton AB	$29.74/hr	$46.24/hr	$63.19/hr
Ottawa ON	$35.58/hr	$47.69/hr	$73.87/hr
Winnipeg MB	$20.52/hr	$37.43/hr	$64.10/hr
Québec City Quebec region, QC	$28.00/hr	$47.19/hr	$68.68/hr
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON	$38.46/hr	$44.87/hr	$67.00/hr
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON	$33.65/hr	$46.15/hr	$65.38/hr
London ON	$30.69/hr	$44.44/hr	$61.44/hr
Halifax NS	$26.03/hr	$41.55/hr	$59.20/hr
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC	$30.00/hr	$40.38/hr	$56.41/hr
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK	$24.00/hr	$38.21/hr	$57.69/hr
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK	$24.00/hr	$42.69/hr	$52.88/hr

By province and territory
Where	Low	Median	High
Newfoundland and Labrador	$33.50/hr	$39.90/hr	$58.46/hr
Nova Scotia	$21.38/hr	$40.00/hr	$59.49/hr
New Brunswick	$22.50/hr	$40.00/hr	$67.69/hr
Quebec	$28.00/hr	$47.19/hr	$68.68/hr
Ontario	$31.00/hr	$43.59/hr	$67.31/hr
Manitoba	$20.52/hr	$37.14/hr	$64.10/hr
Saskatchewan	$24.00/hr	$41.03/hr	$67.31/hr
Alberta	$28.60/hr	$44.20/hr	$65.00/hr
British Columbia	$30.00/hr	$39.49/hr	$55.00/hr

Using NOC 41400 for your resume or Express Entry profile

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Not in this group

Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:

Architecture and science managers (NOC 20011)
Chemical engineers (NOC 21320)
Civil and mechanical engineers (See 2130 Civil and mechanical engineers)
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310)
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41404)
Life science professionals (See 2111 Life science professionals)
Other engineers (See 2139 Other engineers)
Patent lawyer (NOC 41101)
Physical science professionals (See 2110 Physical science professionals)

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers?

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are NOC 2021 unit group 41400. Example job titles in this group include certified ergonomist, emergency management analyst, emergency preparedness planner, energy policy analyst.

What TEER is NOC 41400?

NOC 41400 is TEER 1 (University degree). Usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate), or experience from a related TEER 2 occupation. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.