Welcome to the National Occupational Classification 2001 (NOC 2001) Web site. Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada's labour market.

The NOC 2001 provides a standardized framework for organizing the world of work in a manageable, understandable and coherent system and has been successfully implemented in a number of major applications over the past decade. It is based on extensive occupational research, analysis and consultation conducted across the country, reflecting the changes in the Canadian labour market.

The NOC 2001 Web site contains the classification structure and descriptions of 520 occupational unit groups and includes over 30,000 occupational titles. It also features an intuitive search engine to help you find the information you need. An online training tutorial is available to assist new users and NOC trainers.

It is important to note that the Career Handbook – Second Edition, the counselling version of the NOC, is now available. It reflects the revisions made to the classification system and should be used in conjunction with NOC 2001.