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NOC 21211 · TEER 1
Data Scientist and Express Entry: NOC 21211 (TEER 1)
21211
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$46.15
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
0
2026 EE categories
Data scientists use machine learning, predictive modelling and other advanced analytics to find patterns in large datasets, build models and automate recommendations. They work in consulting firms, universities, banks and IT departments.
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
- Apply machine learning, deep learning and AI methods to make data analysis more efficient
- Run large-scale experiments to uncover relationships in big datasets
- Build and apply algorithms such as regression, clustering, decision trees and neural networks
- Extract, clean and organize data using programming languages
- Present data visually so the business can decide quickly
- Develop AI models and put them into use for the organization
Example job titles
- Data architect
- Data scientist
- Machine learning engineer
- Machine learning specialist
- Quantitative analyst
- Artificial intelligence (AI) designer
Employment requirements
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, computer systems engineering or a related field, or a college computer science program
- A master's or doctorate in machine learning, data science or a quantitative field is usually required
- Programming experience and statistical modelling or machine learning experience are usually required
Provincial streams that target this occupation
- Alberta · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech PathwayNOC 21211 (Data scientists) is on the AAIP list of eligible tech-pathway occupations (list dated 2022-11-16). The job must be full-time with an Alberta employer whose main business is in the tech industry, and the candidate needs an Express Entry profile with CRS 300 or more. ↗ alberta.ca
- Saskatchewan · SINP International Skilled Worker – Innovation and Tech Talent PathwayNOC 21211 (Data scientists) is on the pathway's eligible-occupation list. It needs a permanent full-time Saskatchewan job offer backed by an Employer Position Assessment. ↗ saskatchewan.ca
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
- alberta.caAlberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech PathwayChecked 2026-10-01
- saskatchewan.caSINP International Skilled Worker – Innovation and Tech Talent PathwayChecked 2026-10-01