Other professional occupations in physical sciences
Occupation · NOC 2021 21109 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 21109
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 22
- Median wage, Canada
- C$43.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 39
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About this occupation
Professionals in other physical sciences occupations conduct theoretical and applied research in fields of physical science. Metallurgists, soil scientists and physical scientists and researchers are included in this unit group. They are employed by governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments.
Example job titles
- astronaut
- ballistics examiner
- materials scientist
- metallurgist
- physical metallurgist
- research scientist - ceramics
- research scientist - composite materials
- soil scientist
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Metallurgists
- Conduct studies into the properties and production of metals and alloys.
- Soil scientists
- Conduct research into the composition, distribution and evolution of soils.
- Materials scientists
- Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials.
- Astronauts
- Command, pilot or serve as crew members of a spacecraft to conduct scientific experiments and research, and participate in space missions as mission specialists to maintain spacecraft, install and repair space station equipment and launch and recapture satellites.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science discipline is required.
- A master's or doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research scientist.
- Advanced degrees in a broad range of applied science areas, such as engineering or medicine or Licences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
- E-one Moli Energy (Canada) Limited4
- Redlen Technologies Inc.2
- Genoptic LED Inc2
- Groupe CTT inc.2
- Rayleigh Solar Tech2
- Spheratest Environnement Inc.1
- Medical Techniques Inc1
- Tecnar Automation Ltee1
- SPIDERWORT Inc.1
- Zentek Ltd1
- Sheertex Inc1
- Prairie Swine Centre Inc1
- Edmonton Police Service1
- Centre technologique en aérospatiale (CTA)1
- Glencore Canada Corporation1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 | 0 | 30 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Federal Skilled Worker45
- Canadian Experience Class40
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$27.78 | C$43.00 | C$75.90 |
| British Columbia | C$30.87 | C$45.16 | C$66.00 |
| Ontario | C$32.41 | C$45.99 | C$75.96 |
| Quebec | C$29.62 | C$42.16 | C$60.75 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 39
- Vacancies advertised
- 41
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$33.67
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