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Definitions

Regulated occupation

A regulated occupation is one that is controlled by provincial and territorial (and sometimes federal) law and governed by a professional organization or regulatory body. More...

Non-regulated occupation

A non-regulated occupation is a profession/trade for which there is no legal requirement or restriction on practice with regard to licences, certificates, or registration. More...

Red Seal Trade

A Red Seal Trade is a trade for which all the provinces and territories have agreed on standards for entry into the occupation allowing for the portability of qualifications across Canada. More...

Skill Types

In the context of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the skill type refers to the type of work performed, but it also reflects the field of training or experience that is normally required for entry into the occupation. More...

Skill Levels

In the context of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), skill levels refer to the type and/or amount of training or education required for the work of an occupation. The NOC consists of four skill levels identified A through D. More...

 

Guide to Terminology Usage in the Field of Credentials Recognition and Mobility in English in Canada

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Job Search

• Job Bank: Electronic listing of jobs provided by employers from everywhere across Canada
• Public Service Commission: Job opportunities with the Canadian federal government
• Governmental organizations that are not governed by the Public Service Employment Act and conduct their own recruitment

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Labour Market Information

• Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)
• Job Futures
• National Occupational Classification (NOC)
• Red Seal Program
• The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC)
• The Working in Canada Tool