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NOC 31200 · TEER 1
Psychologist and Express Entry: NOC 31200 (TEER 1)
31200
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$52.88
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories
Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive problems, provide counselling and therapy, and carry out research. They work in private practice, clinics, hospitals, schools, universities and government.
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.
Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social services occupations | #441 · Sep 4, 2026 | 475 | 3,500 |
What the work involves
Main duties
- Assess behaviour and diagnose disorders
- Counsel individuals and groups and provide therapy
- Use standard psychological tests
- Plan intervention programs and evaluate them
- Apply psychological theory to build treatment programs
- Conduct and publish research and advise organizations
Example job titles
- Clinical psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychological associate
- Psychologist
- Registered psychologist
- Research psychologist
- School psychologist
Employment requirements
- Doctorate in psychology for the title 'Psychologist' in PEI, NB, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and BC; a master's degree is enough in NL, NS, Saskatchewan, Alberta, NWT and Nunavut
- Supervised practice in most jurisdictions and the EPPP exam in most provinces
- Registration with a regulator is required in all provinces, NWT and Nunavut
Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut; title rules and degree level vary by jurisdiction (per NOC profile).
Provincial streams that target this occupation
- Alberta · Dedicated Health Care PathwayRegistered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists are among the nine health professions it accepts. Requires an Alberta job offer. ↗ alberta.ca
- British Columbia · BC PNP Health Authority streamOpen to full-time permanent offers from a BC health authority in health occupations whose NOC starts with 3. ↗ welcomebc.ca
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 profile 31200Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wages (Canada)Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank job prospectsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligibilityChecked 2026-10-01