41409

Other professional occupations in social science

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

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

Other professional occupations in social science include anthropologists, archaeologists, geographers, historians, linguists, political scientists, sociologists and other professional occupations in social science. They are employed in universities and throughout the public and private sectors.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Anthropologists
Conduct studies of the origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures and of human evolution, changing physical characteristics and geographical distribution.
Archaeologists
Study artifacts (objects and structures) to reconstruct past economic, social, political and intellectual life.
Criminologists
Study crime, criminals, prevention and rehabilitation, and may assist and counsel individuals on their social reintegration.
Geographers
Study and analyse the spatial distribution and interrelationship of physical, biological, cultural and social patterns.
Historians
Conduct research into one or more phases or aspects of past human activity and interpret and document findings.
Linguists
Study the origin, structure and development of languages and apply linguistic theory to problems in teaching, translation and communications.
Political scientists
Conduct research into the theory, origin, development, interrelationships and functioning of political institutions, political movements and individual political behaviour.
Psychometricians
Develop psychological tests, scales and measures, and may administer or apply and interpret such tests, scales and measures. Psychometrists administer and score psychological tests, usually under the supervision of a registered psychologist.
Sociologists
Study the development, structure, social patterns and interrelationships of human society.
Other social science professionals
Specialize in particular areas of social sciences and humanities disciplines. These include gerontologists (specialists in the phenomena and problems of aging), graphoanalysts (specialists in handwriting analysis) and others.
Specialization usually exists within each of these occupations.

Example job titles

•anthropologist
•archaeologist
•geographer
•gerontologist
•historian
•linguist
•political scientist
•psychometrist

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 41409 encompasses other professional occupations in social science. This category covers a diverse range of specialists who conduct research, analyze human behavior, society, past events, language, and cultural patterns. Key job titles classified under this TEER 1 occupation include anthropologists, archaeologists, geographers, historians, linguists, political scientists, sociologists, and criminologists. These professionals are typically employed by universities, governments, research institutes, or consulting firms, where they apply their expertise to solve social issues and guide policy decisions.

To qualify for positions under NOC 41409, candidates generally require a master's degree or a doctor of philosophy (PhD) in their specific social science discipline. Typical duties include designing research methodologies, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, publishing scholarly papers, and providing expert advice to organizations on social, historical, or cultural matters. As a TEER 1 occupation, high-skilled foreign nationals in this category may be eligible for Canadian immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official immigration programs and requirements, consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.

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