STEM Occupations List For Targeted Express Entry Draws

The 24 STEM vocations that are now the focus of STEM-targeted Express Entry draws are listed in this article along with their job titles and NOC codes. The likelihood that these NOC codes and occupations contain multiple job titles is something that many people are unaware of.

STEM Occupations List For Targeted Express Entry Draws

The 24 STEM jobs for which Express Entry draws are intended are listed below:

21200: Architects

When building or renovating commercial, institutional, and residential structures, architects organize, plan, and create designs for these spaces. They are employed by governmental bodies, businesses, and architectural firms.

Jobs Include:

• Architect
• Chief Architect
• Consulting architect
• Industrial and commercial building architects
• Architectural standards specialist
• Residential Architect

20011: Architecture and science managers

Scientists and architects who work in departments, services, or businesses that deal with science or statistics, landscape architecture, architecture, or both, plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate their operations. They are employed by numerous government departments, corporations, law companies, and scientific research institutes.

Jobs Include:

• Agricultural chemistry branch director
• Petroleum geology department manager
• Research director, forestry
• Research director, manufacturing
• Architectural manager
• Chief actuary
• Research director, mining
• Scientific research department manager
• Landscape architecture manager
• Life sciences program manager
• Statistical service manager

21221: Business systems specialists

Professionals in business systems generate reports, conduct comprehensive system testing, and develop new system designs. They must also ascertain the company’s strategic objectives and translate them into doable tasks for the company’s information technology branch.

These people are employed by consulting firms and information technology departments in both the public and commercial sectors.

Jobs Include:

• Business systems analyst
• Information technology (IT) business analyst
• Business systems consultant
• Information systems business analyst

21300: Civil engineers

Civil engineers plan, design, develop, and oversee a wide range of projects for construction or repair, including buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, trains, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports, and coastal installations and systems related to water distribution, sanitation, and highway and transportation services.

They may also be experts in municipal planning, surveying, geomatics, building and structural inspection, and foundation analysis. They work for a variety of industries, including government agencies at different levels, engineering consulting firms, and construction corporations.

Jobs Include:

• Surveying engineer
• Traffic engineer
• Transportation engineer
• Bridge engineer
• Civil engineer
• Geomatics engineer
• Highway engineer
• Hydraulics engineer
• Municipal engineer
• Public works engineer
• Construction engineer
• Construction project engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Geodetic engineer
• Sanitation engineer
• Structural engineer
• Water management engineer

20012: Computer and information systems managers

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, oversee, and assess the operations of companies that analyze, design, develop, implement, run, and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks, and information systems. They are employed in both public and private settings.

Jobs Include:

• Data center manager
• Data processing and systems analysis manager
• Data processing director
• Electronic data processing (EDP) manager
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
• Business systems manager
• Cloud architect manager
• Systems development manager
• Technical delivery manager: information technology (IT)
• Cloud solutions architect manager
• Computer systems manager
• Technical program manager: information technology (IT)
• Information systems manager
• Management information system (MIS) manager
• Software development manager
• Software engineering manager

21311: Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

Computer engineers (as opposed to software engineers and designers) conduct research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate, and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, along with information and communication system networks, which include mainframe systems, intranets, the Internet, local and wide area networks, fiber-optic networks, wireless communication networks, and other data communications systems.

They work for information technology consulting firms, computer and telecom hardware manufacturers, engineering, manufacturing, and telecom companies, government, academic, and research organizations, and information technology departments in the public and private sectors.

Jobs Include:

• Computer hardware engineer
• Fiber-optic network designer
• Hardware circuit board designer
• Network test engineer
• Systems designer: Hardware
• Telecommunications hardware engineer
• Hardware development engineer
• Hardware technical architect
• Network infrastructure engineer
• Network support engineer
• Wireless communications network engineer

21230: Computer systems developers and programmers

Computer code for data processing, operating systems, software applications, and communications is written, edited, integrated, and tested by programmers and computer systems developers. They are employed by IT consulting firms, computer software development companies, and corporate and public sector IT departments.

Jobs Include:

• Computer programmer
• Programmer Analyst
• Scientific programmer
• Operating systems programmer
• Systems programmer

21220: Cybersecurity specialists

Cybersecurity specialists develop, plan, recommend, implement, improve, and monitor security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks, associated devices, and information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, interruption, alteration, or destruction.

These people are employed by consulting firms and information technology departments in both the public and commercial sectors.

Jobs Include:

• Informatics security consultant
• Information technology (IT) security specialist
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Informatics security analyst
• Systems security analyst

21211: Data scientists

Data scientists use advanced analytics tools, such as machine learning and predictive modeling, to help identify trends, extract information from unstructured data sources, and provide automated recommendations. They work for public and private information technology departments, banks, universities, and consulting firms.

Jobs Include:

• Data Architect
• Machine learning specialist
• Quantitative analyst
• Data scientist
• Machine learning engineer

21223: Database analysts and data administrators

The creation, administration, and design of data management systems are under the purview of database analysts. Models, guidelines, and standards are developed and implemented by data administrators for data administration. They are employed by consulting firms as well as public and corporate information technology departments.

Jobs Include:

• Data administrator
• Database analyst
• Technical architect – database
• Data dictionary administrator
• Data warehouse analyst
• Data custodian
• Database administrator (DBA)

21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate, and test electrical and electronic systems and apparatus. They are employed by the government, numerous manufacturing, processing, and transportation firms, communications companies, electrical utilities, and enterprises that make electrical and electronic equipment. They offer advice to consulting businesses as well.

Jobs Include:

• Control systems engineer
• Electrical design engineer
• Avionics engineer
• Electrical distribution planning engineer
• Instrumentation and control engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Electrical network engineer
• Roadway lighting design engineer
• Electrical process control engineer
• Electrical systems planning engineer
• Television systems engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Electronics test engineer

20010 – Engineering managers

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, oversee, and assess the operations of an engineering department, service, or business. They are employed by numerous government departments, businesses, engineering consulting firms, and scientific research institutions.

Jobs Include:

• Director of engineering research and development
• Electrical engineering manager
• Production engineering manager
• Engineering department manager
• Telecommunications engineering service manager
• Engineering manager

21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers

Research is conducted, projects are developed and managed, and machinery, labor, materials, technology, and procedures are employed as effectively and productively as feasible by industrial and manufacturing engineers. They are employed by financial institutions, manufacturing and processing companies, government agencies, consulting firms, and other industries.

Jobs Include:

• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) engineer
• Safety engineer
• Work measurement engineer
• Fire prevention engineer
• Production Engineer
• Quality control engineer

21222 – Information systems specialists

Information systems specialists develop and implement policies, methods, and plans for information systems development. They also test and assess system requirements and provide advice on a range of information systems-related subjects. They might work for themselves, for governmental and commercial sector information technology departments, or information technology consulting firms.

Jobs Include:

• Informatics consultant
• Systems consultant
• Information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
• Management information systems (MIS) analyst
• Information technology (IT) consultant
• Systems auditor
• Computer systems analyst

21203 – Land surveyors

Land surveyors plan, direct, and execute legal surveys to locate real property boundaries, contours, and other natural or man-made features. They also create and maintain cross-sectional drawings, official plans, records, and documentation pertinent to these surveys.

They are employed by private land surveying companies, federal, provincial, and local governments, as well as firms involved in real estate development, natural resource management, engineering, and construction.

Jobs Include:

• Cadastral surveyor
• Property surveyor
• Canada lands surveyor
• Land surveyor
• City surveyor
• Land survey supervisor

21201 – Landscape architects

For commercial projects, office buildings, parks, golf courses, and residential development, landscape architects envision, design, plan, and oversee the construction of natural, cultural, and artificial landscape development. They are either independent contractors or workers of government agencies responsible for engineering, landscape architecture, infrastructure, and the environment.

Jobs Include:

• Landscape architect
• Senior landscape architect

21210 – Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries

Mathematicians and statisticians often undertake research on mathematical or statistical theories in addition to creating and applying mathematical or statistical tools for problem-solving in fields including science, engineering, business, and social science. Actuaries use risk theory, probability, statistics, and mathematics to assess the potential financial impact of future events.

Statisticians, actuaries, and mathematicians are employed by universities, governments, banks and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting enterprises.

Jobs Include:

• Actuary
• Demographer
• Insurance actuary
• Mathematician
• Statistician
• Biostatistician
• Consulting actuary
• Statistical analyst

21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers

Metallurgical and materials engineers plan, design, and develop equipment and procedures for concentrating, extracting refining, and processing metals, alloys, ceramics, semiconductors, and composite materials. They also study the properties and characteristics of metals and other nonmetallic materials.

They collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, mining, metal processing, manufacturing, and consulting engineering organizations.

Jobs Include:

• Ceramics engineer
• Foundry engineer
• Hydrometallurgical engineer
• Materials engineer
• Corrosion engineer
• Physical metallurgical engineer
• Electrometallurgical engineer
• Metallurgical engineer
• Pyrometallurgical engineer
• Welding engineer

41400: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers

In a variety of domains linked to natural and applied science, researchers, consultants, and program officers in natural and applied science policy carry out investigations, produce reports, provide consultation and guidance, and oversee initiatives.

They work for government agencies at the federal, provincial, and local levels; makers of computers and office furniture; educational institutions; research and consulting corporations; environmental and conservation organizations; or they work for themselves.

Jobs Include:

• Certified ergonomist
• Emergency management analyst
• Scientific consultant
• Technology transfer officer
• Emergency preparedness planner
• Fisheries analyst
• Energy policy analyst
• Environmental impact analyst
• Industrial hygienist
• Environmental issues lobbyist
• Environmental program development supervisor
• Natural resources policy analyst
• Occupational hygienist
• Ergonomics specialist
• Natural and Applied Sciences program officer
• Recycling program coordinator
• Transportation safety analyst

21232 – Software developers and programmers

To ensure the effectiveness of new systems and software, programmers and software developers design, write, and test the code. To ensure efficacy, they oversee the administration of diagnostic programs and establish the foundation for functional systems.

They are employed by computer software and video game production companies, information technology consulting firms, and commercial and public sector information technology departments.

Jobs Include:

• Application programmer
• Multimedia developer
• Software Developer
• Computer game developer
• Software development project manager
• Electronic business (e-business) software developer
• Interactive media developer
• Software programmer

21231 – Software engineers and designers

Research, development, testing, integration, and management of software applications, operating systems, technical environments, embedded software, information warehouses, and telecommunications software are the responsibilities of software engineers and designers.

They are employed by commercial and public sector information technology divisions, information technology consulting firms, and information technology research and development companies.

Jobs Include:

• Application architect
• Cloud infrastructure engineer
• Site reliability engineer
• Software and information technology project manager
• Software architect
• Mobile development lead
• Software design engineer
• Software design project manager
• Computer software engineer
• Software design verification engineer
• Software designer
• Embedded software engineer
• Software project manager
• Software systems integration engineer
• Cloud operations engineer
• Software technical architect
• Telecommunications software engineer
• Software testing engineer
• Systems architect

21202 – Urban and land use planners

To manage land use, physical infrastructure, and related services in urban, rural, and remote areas, urban and land use planners develop plans and policy recommendations. They are employed as private consultants, by engineering and other consulting businesses, land developers, and all tiers of government.

Jobs Include:

• Environmental planner
• Recreation planner
• Regional planner
• Urban planner
• Land use planner
• Municipal planner
• Community and urban planner
• Park planner
• Planner

21233 — Web designers

The visual style, structure, and functionality of websites and related apps are created by web designers. They are responsible for making sure that the material is readily available and that the website is easy to use.

Web designers are employed by advertising agencies, computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and information technology departments in the public and commercial sectors.

Jobs Include:

• Internet site designer
• Web designer
• Intranet site designer

21234 – Web developers and programmers

A variety of computer languages are used by web developers and programmers to create, modify, and maintain websites. These experts assess the needs of users concerning performance, graphics, content, and website capacity. They might also incorporate websites with other software applications.

They work as independent contractors or for computer software development firms, public and commercial sector information technology departments, advertising agencies, and information technology consulting firms.

Jobs Include:

• Web developer
• Electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
• Web manager
• Web programmer
• Internet site developer
• Web site developer
• Webmaster

What are STEM occupations?

Jobs in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields involve employing knowledge and skills from these fields to generate breakthroughs and advancements as their major role.

What was STEM Occupations Canada’s cutoff score for the most recent Express Entry draw?

5,900 invitations to apply for permanent residency were issued during the most recent Express Entry lottery for STEM occupations, which took place on December 8, 2023. 481 was the CRS cutoff score.