40042

Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces plan, organize, command, direct, control and evaluate, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. Senior commissioned officers formulate military and strategic policies which establish the direction to be taken by the Canadian Forces. All ranks of commissioned officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Navy are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement military policies and programs, establish administrative controls, and approve overall personnel planning
Plan, organize and command the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces combat units and military strategic units in the Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Canadian Navy at home and when deployed overseas during operations in conflict territory
Plan, organize and command units engaged in non-military disaster relief, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations at the national and international level
Set objectives of the organization in accordance with legislation and government policy, formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures, alone or in collaboration with senior government committees
Coordinate the work of various military strategic units employing appropriate levels of military force for specific tasks
Develop and implement military procedures and policies that are geared to the capabilities and performance of each unit.

Example job titles

•admiral
•artillery officer
•brigadier general
•colonel
•commodore
•lieutenant commander
•major
•naval cadet

Overview

NOC 40042 (Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces) comprises officers who plan, organize, command, and control the operations of Canada’s military branches, including the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force. These professionals provide vital leadership, manage personnel and material resources, and direct operations during peacetime, training, and combat missions. They are responsible for strategic planning, executing military tactics, and ensuring operational readiness.

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, this occupation falls under TEER 0, representing management-level responsibilities. Employment requirements typically include a university degree or completion of military officer training programs, such as those offered by the Royal Military College of Canada. Examples of titles under this classification include Captain, Major, Lieutenant-Commander, and Colonel.

For individuals with experience in this classification, skilled worker pathways like Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program may be applicable, provided all IRCC eligibility criteria are met. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official policies, refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.