Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
- Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
- Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
- Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
- Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
- Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
- Hire and oversee training of staff
- Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required
- Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation
Job titles in NOC 11200
92 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- bargaining agent
- benefits consultant
- benefits coordinator
- certified disability management professional
- claims manager - compensation and benefits
- classification officer - human resources
- classification policy adviser
- classification specialist
- collective agreement negotiator
- compensation and benefits coordinator
- compensation and classification analyst
- compensation consultant
- compensation officer
- compensation research analyst
- compensation researcher-analyst
- conciliation officer - employee relations
- conciliator
- conciliator - labour
- disability case manager - human resources
- disability management coordinator
- disability management practitioner
- disability management professional
- disability management specialist
- employee relations officer
- employee services officer
- employer-employee relations coordinator
- employment adviser - human resources
- employment equity adviser - human resources
- employment equity coordinator
- employment equity officer
Show all 92 job titles
- employment practices officer
- human resources adviser
- human resources arbitrator
- human resources classification officer
- human resources consultant
- human resources coordinator
- human resources coordinator - Canadian Armed Forces
- human resources generalist
- human resources management consultant
- human resources planning consultant
- human resources policy analyst
- human resources policy officer
- human resources program supervisor
- human resources research officer
- human resources specialist
- human resources supervisor
- in-house training manager
- industrial relations consultant
- industrial relations officer
- job analyst
- job and wage analyst
- job classification system analyst
- job evaluation analyst
- job evaluation supervisor
- job evaluator
- labour adjudicator
- labour organization agent
- labour organization business agent
- labour organization business representative
- labour organization liaison officer
- labour organization negotiator
- labour organizer
- labour relations board officer
- labour relations consultant
- labour relations coordinator
- labour relations officer
- labour relations returning officer
- labour relations specialist
- labour union business agent
- labour union liaison officer
- mediator
- mediator - labour relations
- occupational analyst - human resources
- personnel research officer
- personnel standards officer
- position classifier
- salary analyst
- senior industrial relations officer
- senior negotiating officer - labour dispute resolution
- staff relations administrator
- staff relations officer
- staff training and development officer
- staff training and development supervisor
- staff training coordinator
- staff training officer - human resources
- training adviser
- training and development consultant
- training programs supervisor
- union adviser
- union organizer
- union representative
- wage analyst
Wages for NOC 11200 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for human resources professionals.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $25.48 | $39.90 | $62.02 |
| British Columbia | $27.00 | $43.27 | $57.33 |
| Alberta | $24.23 | $42.31 | $57.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.98 | $37.53 | $62.50 |
| Manitoba | $23.00 | $38.94 | $53.00 |
| Quebec | $27.40 | $42.00 | $59.39 |
| New Brunswick | $27.00 | $35.00 | $52.89 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.92 | $37.00 | $56.41 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.00 | $39.27 | $57.95 |
| Canada | $26.00 | $40.87 | $59.77 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $28.50 | $39.90 | $60.00 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $27.69 | $40.96 | $63.59 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $27.04 | $40.22 | $62.67 |
| Toronto | $23.10 | $40.87 | $63.46 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $26.05 | $39.01 | $60.59 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $25.05 | $39.44 | $63.59 |
| London | $19.17 | $35.26 | $52.88 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $31.25 | $42.05 | $63.08 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $27.39 | $40.07 | $62.45 |
| Northeast | $27.00 | $40.62 | $62.50 |
| Northwest | $24.73 | $37.84 | $48.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to management positions is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Human resources and recruitment officers: NOC 12101, Human resources and recruitment officers
- Human resources managers: NOC 10011, Human resources managers
- Personnel clerks: NOC 14102, Personnel clerks
- Professional occupations in business management consulting: NOC 11201, Professional occupations in business management consulting
- Training officer - company: NOC 41210, College and other vocational instructors
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Questions about NOC 11200
What is NOC 11200?
NOC 11200 is Human resources professionals, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 1.
What TEER is NOC 11200?
NOC 11200 is TEER 1. TEER 1 generally means: usually a university degree.
What job titles are in NOC 11200?
The unit group includes 92 job titles, for example classification officer - human resources, classification specialist, compensation research analyst, conciliator, employee relations officer, employment equity officer.
How much do human resources professionals earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $40.87 per hour for human resources professionals, and $39.90 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $43.27 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 11200?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101); human resources managers (NOC 10011); personnel clerks (NOC 14102).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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