NOC 2021 · 41406 · TEER 1

NOC 41406: Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

NOC 41406 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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Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

fitness policy analyst
recreation consultant
recreologist
sports analyst
sports and recreation consultant
sports consultant
sports policy analyst
sports program supervisor

Also included: fitness consultant; fitness coordinator

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Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness → 54100
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors → 50012

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Recreation, sports and fitness consultants

Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities
They may write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.

Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts

Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.

Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors

Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.

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 university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field or a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.

Good to know

Mobility among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors may progress to recreation, sports and fitness management positions 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
41402	Business development officers and market 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
41407	Program officers unique to government	1
41409	Other professional occupations in social science	1