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NOC 2021 · 43204 · TEER 3

NOC 43204: Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces

NOC 43204 is a TEER 3 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is on the 2026 Skilled military recruits category list. The latest round for that category (#430, July 23, 2026) invited 4 candidates at a CRS cutoff of 368.

Verified against official sources on 2026-10-01
3
TEER level
FSW · CEC
Express Entry programs that accept it
1
2026 Express Entry categories
368
Latest category cutoff · #430

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Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

IRCC goes by what you actually did, not by your job title: your work must match the description above and most of the main duties below. Compare them with your reference letter line by line.

Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

  • airborne electronic sensor operator
  • assault pioneer
  • combat engineer
  • naval combat information operator
  • sonar operator

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

  • Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces → 40042
  • Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces → 44200
  • Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces → 42102

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Analyze equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment
  • Maintain and operate engineering equipment, including weapons, vehicles, heavy equipment and supplies
  • Inspect motors in operation, road test motor vehicles, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
  • Configure and operate intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems
  • Oversee the construction of tools and devices to enable infantry soldiers to cross natural and man-made obstacles and break through enemy defenses
  • Operate weapons and missile related equipment for defense.

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.

Category-based rounds that list this code

CategoryLatest roundCRSInvitations
Skilled military recruits#430 · Jul 23, 20263684

To be invited in a category round you need at least 12 months of full-time work in a listed occupation within the last 3 years, on top of qualifying for Express Entry.

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Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
  • Occupational qualification training of at least six months is required.
  • Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

Good to know

  • Members of this unit group who demonstrate the required abilities and potential will be offered advanced training.

Codes in the same group

NOCOccupationTEER
43200Sheriffs and bailiffs3
43201Correctional service officers3
43202By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers3
43203Border services, customs, and immigration officers3

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