College and other vocational instructors
Occupation · NOC 2021 41210 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 41210
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 277
- Median wage, Canada
- C$45.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 2,078
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About this occupation
College and other vocational instructors teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- college teacher
- commercial art instructor
- community college teacher
- company trainer
- computer training instructor
- department chairperson - college
- department head - general and vocational college (CEGEP)
- firefighting instructor
- general and vocational college (CEGEP) teacher
- instructor - technology institute
- language school instructor
- lecturer - college
- legal assistant program teacher
- teacher - institute of technology
- training officer - company
- vocational institute teacher
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects
- Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
- Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress
- Advise students on program curricula and career decisions
- Provide individualized tutorial or remedial instruction to students who require it
- Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work or hands-on training
- Supervise teaching assistants
- May provide consultation services to government, business and other organizations
- May serve on committees concerned with matters such as budgets, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree, a college diploma or demonstrated expertise in the field of instruction is required.
- A master's degree in the field of instruction may be required.
- A certificate, diploma or degree in adult education may be required.
- For instructors of trades, completion of apprenticeship training and industry or trade certification are required. Additional courses in teaching or a provincial teaching certificate may be required.
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 | 38 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 19 |
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- Strathcona County8
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- Skills Advantage Inc.7
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- Canada CVC Services Ltd.5
- Toromont Industries Ltd.5
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- Double Negative Canada Productions Ltd.3
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 35 |
| 2025 | 0 | 65 |
| 2024 | 0 | 45 |
| 2023 | 0 | 60 |
| 2022 | 5 | 45 |
| 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 35 |
| 2019 | 10 | 165 |
| 2018 | 10 | 125 |
| 2017 | 10 | 135 |
| 2016 | 20 | 170 |
| 2015 | 5 | 195 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 200 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 175 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 35 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 360 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 370 |
| 2018 | 585 |
| 2019 | 840 |
| 2020 | 325 |
| 2021 | 275 |
| 2022 | 675 |
| 2023 | 365 |
| 2024 | 260 |
| 2025 | 235 |
| 2026 | 145 |
- Federal Skilled Worker3,395
- Canadian Experience Class1,075
- Provincial Nominee Program525
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$24.04 | C$45.00 | C$73.72 |
| Alberta | C$24.00 | C$45.00 | C$65.00 |
| British Columbia | C$23.08 | C$41.03 | C$67.31 |
| Manitoba | C$21.00 | C$39.87 | C$51.68 |
| New Brunswick | C$24.04 | C$37.00 | C$54.89 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$24.62 | C$42.50 | C$62.82 |
| Nova Scotia | C$21.25 | C$36.06 | C$49.52 |
| Ontario | C$24.00 | C$45.00 | C$110.00 |
| Quebec | C$26.00 | C$48.61 | C$59.34 |
| Saskatchewan | C$25.38 | C$47.44 | C$63.07 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 2,078
- Vacancies advertised
- 2,561
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$30.00
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