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NOC 31203 · Helps patients develop daily-living skills after injury or illness. Eligible for healthcare category draws.
Salary (CAD/yr)
$70,000 – $105,000
TEER level
TEER 1
University degree required — Express Entry eligible
CRS impact
420 – 470
Healthcare category-based draw
Top provinces
Ontario, British Columbia
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Occupational Therapist (NOC 31203) is classified as TEER 1 and is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system. Your work in this NOC counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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Yes — Occupational Therapist (NOC 31203) is TEER 1, which qualifies for Express Entry under FSWP, CEC and FSTP where applicable.
Aim for CRS 420 – 470 via the Healthcare category-based draw. Recent healthcare draws cleared as low as CRS ~431 (2025-26).
Top hiring provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta.
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