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    Social Worker

    NOC 41301 · Helps individuals, families, and groups address social and personal problems. High demand in mental health and child welfare.

    TEER 1 Express Entry Eligible CRS 420 – 470

    Salary (CAD/yr)

    $58,000 – $90,000

    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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    Express Entry eligibility

    Social Worker (NOC 41301) 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).

    • TEER mapping: TEER 1 — University degree required — Express Entry eligible
    • Best draw category: Healthcare category-based draw
    • CRS impact: Aim for 420 – 470. Recent healthcare draws cleared as low as CRS ~431 (2025-26).

    PR pathways for NOC 41301

    • Express Entry — FSWP
    • Category-based: Healthcare
    • PNP — Manitoba (MPNP)

    Need a personalised plan? Use our PR Pathway Engine to compare every route by CRS, time, and cost.

    Study pathways to this NOC

    • MSW
    • BSW + provincial registration

    Alternate job titles

    MSWClinical Social WorkerCommunity Social Worker

    IRCC matches your primary duties — not your job title — to the NOC. If your duties match, alternate titles are accepted.

    FAQ — NOC 41301

    Is NOC 41301 (Social Worker) eligible for Canada Express Entry?+

    Yes — Social Worker (NOC 41301) is TEER 1, which qualifies for Express Entry under FSWP, CEC and FSTP where applicable.

    What CRS score do I need for NOC 41301?+

    Aim for CRS 420 – 470 via the Healthcare category-based draw. Recent healthcare draws cleared as low as CRS ~431 (2025-26).

    Which provinces hire Social Worker?+

    Top hiring provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta.