NOC 2021 · 41402 · TEER 1

NOC 41402: Business development officers and market researchers and analysts

NOC 41402 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

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FSW · CEC

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Business development officers and market researchers and analysts conduct research, provide statistical and analytical supports, identify market trends and potential opportunities, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas, or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing and analytics firms and business associations or may be self-employed.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

business development officer
community economic development consultant
economic development officer
industrial development officer
market researcher
marketing analyst
marketing researcher
regional development analyst
tourism development officer
tourism industry consultant

Also included: economic forecaster; economic research officer

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Close occupations that have their own code

Development officer - fundraising → 11202 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Economic development director → 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts → 41401
Financial and investment analysts → 11101
International aid and development project officer → 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Marketing manager → 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
Other financial officers → 11109
Urban and land use planners → 21202

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
Design market research questionnaires
Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
Plan development projects and coordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail consumers
Evaluate customer service and store environments
Conduct research on consumers, competitors and the market place to identify trends to optimize marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Analyze promotional and marketing campaigns to identify improvements
Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development.

Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles

Develop and apply E-commerce strategies
Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

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Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, business administration or public administration is required.
Certification as a certified economic developer (Ec.D.) may be required.
Certification as a Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP) may be required.

Good to know

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
41400	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1
41401	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts	1
41403	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1
41404	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1
41405	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1
41406	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1
41407	Program officers unique to government	1
41409	Other professional occupations in social science	1

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 41402 Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply