National Occupational Classification and Taxonomy Presentation by Labour Market Information Directorate Fall 2018

Revision Strategy The NOC is reviewed jointly by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Statistics Canada. The objective of any revision is to ensure that the information of the NOC is accurate and current. Research for NOC analysts involves (but is not limited to): Reviewing issues and classifying in order of priority; Conducting qualitative and quantitative research (including big data strategy) to provide a broad Canadian description of an occupation and; Discussion forum through Collaborative Workspace; Targeted consultations (e.g. professional associations, sectoral representatives); and Review comments and requests from different stakeholders .

National Occupational Classification updates are made at various frequencies Continuous Updates Updates (Minor changes) Revisions (Major changes) In response to employers who need real-time updates to support hiring efforts, employment requirements can also be updated on an ongoing basis for job postings on the national Job Bank. Job Bank allows businesses and job seekers to suggest new job requirements. Type of changes: add new job titles to current groups. modify content (e.g. review main duties to reflect labour market evolution). Historically, occurs on a 5 year cycle in accordance with the Canadian Census. In response to feedback from users, ESDC and Statistics Canada have agreed to an annual update. add, delete or move occupations to different groups. change the hierarchical classification structure. Occurs every ten years. The next revision is scheduled for 2021.

New Collaborative platform In the winter of 2019, our Department will launch a new Collaborative Platform. With this web-based platform, collaborators will be able to propose changes to the NOC and other labour market information products more easily. The platform will allow users to: Work closely with government and industry professionals Propose changes to various LMI products Compare data Participate in discussion forums Download and share documents Access and search through various databases

Skills and Competencies Taxonomy Abilities Personal Attributes e.g. Adaptability/ Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Creativity / Originality / Innovation, Dependability, Independence, Initiative, Judgment, Leadership, Self-Awareness, etc. Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011 Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences Natural resources and conservation Architecture and related services Communication, journalism and related programs Personal and culinary services Etc. Interests Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI) Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional Holland/ RIASEC Directive Innovative Methodical Objective Work Context Physical Demands Environmental Conditions Structural Job Characteristics Interpersonal Relations Work Values Work Activities Tools & Technology Essential Skills (includes Digital) Cognitive Information Input Interacting with Others Descriptors and descriptor subcategories to be defined Analytical Physical Mental Processes Technical Psychomotor Work Output Resource Management Sensory Service/Care Provision Interpersonal Employment and Social Development Canada (September 5th, 2018)