College Instructor and Express Entry: NOC 41210 (TEER 1)

College and other vocational instructorsVerified against official sources on 2026-10-01

41210

NOC 2021 code

TEER

$45.00

Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)

2026 EE categories

College and vocational instructors teach applied, academic, technical and trade subjects at community colleges, CEGEPs, technical institutes and language schools. The group also includes company and agency trainers who deliver internal training, and college department heads.

Express Entry fit

FSWPossible

TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.

CECPossible

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.

FSTNo

Not in an FST trade group.

This NOC is not on any 2026 Express Entry category list, so it competes in general and program-specific rounds (for example CEC rounds).

What the work involves

Main duties

Teach through lectures, demonstrations, labs, shop sessions, seminars and projects
Develop curriculum and prepare course materials
Set, give and mark tests and assignments
Advise students on programs and career choices
Supervise practical placements, projects and teaching assistants
Sit on committees about budgets, curriculum and program requirements

Example job titles

College teacher
Community college teacher
Company trainer
Computer training instructor
Language school instructor
Lecturer - college
Vocational institute teacher
Training officer - company

Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree, college diploma or demonstrated expertise in the subject taught
A master's degree in the field and adult-education credentials may be required
Trade instructors need completed apprenticeship and trade certification, and may need teaching courses or a provincial teaching certificate

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0 unit group profileChecked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wage reportChecked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank outlook reportChecked 2026-10-01
canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligible NOC groupsChecked 2026-10-01