Understanding Job Ads and Applications Course: Job titles, NOC and TEER, pay and work terms

1. Question 1 of 17

   What is the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?

   • ACanada's national system for describing occupations
   • BA federal tax form that new employees fill in
   • CA type of work permit for newcomers and international students
   • DA national list of employers who are hiring right now
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   Answer: A. Canada's national system for describing occupations

   The NOC is Canada's national system for describing occupations. You can use it to look up an occupation's main duties and education requirements.

2. Question 2 of 17

   How many digits does a NOC 2021 occupation code have?

   • A3
   • B4
   • C9
   • D5
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   Answer: D. 5

   NOC 2021 codes are five-digit numbers, for example 72302 for gas fitters. A SIN has 9 digits.

3. Question 3 of 17

   What does TEER stand for in the NOC?

   • ATemporary employee eligibility rating
   • BTaxes, employment, earnings and residency requirements
   • CTrade, entry-level, executive and retail
   • DTraining, education, experience and responsibilities
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   Answer: D. Training, education, experience and responsibilities

   TEER groups occupations by the training, education, experience and responsibilities they need.

4. Question 4 of 17

   Which TEER category is for management occupations?

   • ATEER 5
   • BTEER 3
   • CTEER 1
   • DTEER 0
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   Answer: D. TEER 0

   TEER 0 is for management occupations, such as financial managers.

5. Question 5 of 17

   What do occupations in TEER 1 usually require?

   • AA short work demonstration and no formal education
   • BA university degree
   • CA high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
   • DA college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years
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   Answer: B. A university degree

   TEER 1 occupations, such as software engineers, usually need a university degree.

6. Question 6 of 17

   A job usually needs a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Which TEER category is it most likely in?

   • ATEER 2
   • BTEER 0
   • CTEER 1
   • DTEER 4
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   Answer: D. TEER 4

   TEER 4 usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training, for example retail salespersons.

7. Question 7 of 17

   What do TEER 5 occupations usually involve?

   • AA short work demonstration and no formal education
   • BSupervising other managers in a large organization
   • CA university degree in a related field of study
   • DAn apprenticeship of 2 years or more in a skilled trade
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   Answer: A. A short work demonstration and no formal education

   TEER 5 jobs, such as landscaping labourers, usually involve a short work demonstration and no formal education.

8. Question 8 of 17

   Where do the job titles on Job Bank postings come from?

   • AThe job seeker chooses the title when applying
   • BThe NOC; employers pick the best-matching title
   • CThe employer makes up any job title it would like to use
   • DEach province and territory sets its own list of titles
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   Answer: B. The NOC; employers pick the best-matching title

   Job Bank only uses NOC job titles. Employers choose the best match and cannot change the title.

9. Question 9 of 17

   On Job Bank, a job's terms say "Term or contract". What does this most likely mean?

   • AThe job pays only by commission on sales
   • BThe job has no planned end date at all
   • CThe job lasts for a set period of time
   • DThe job is only offered on weekends and holidays
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   Answer: C. The job lasts for a set period of time

   Job Bank sorts the period of employment into permanent, term or contract, seasonal and casual. A term or contract job lasts for a set period.

10. Question 10 of 17

    What is a seasonal job?

    • AA job that needs four seasons of past experience
    • BA job where you move to a different site every day
    • CWork that runs only at certain times of the year
    • DA job that is only done at night, after stores close
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    Answer: C. Work that runs only at certain times of the year

    Seasonal is one of Job Bank's periods of employment. The work happens during part of the year, such as a summer or winter season.

11. Question 11 of 17

    On Job Bank, what does a "hybrid" work location mean?

    • AAll of the work is done from home or another remote place
    • BThe job is shared between two employers
    • CSome work is done in person and some is done remotely
    • DThe work is done while travelling between sites
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    Answer: C. Some work is done in person and some is done remotely

    Job Bank says hybrid jobs are done both in person and remotely.

12. Question 12 of 17

    Read the ad. If you work every scheduled hour, what is your gross pay for one week (before deductions)?

    Warehouse Associate
    Prairie Parcel Logistics (Regina, SK)

    Salary: $19.75 hourly, 40 hours per week
    Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
    Shifts: Evening, night, weekend
    Start date: As soon as possible
    Vacancies: 3

    Requirements: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. At least 1 year of warehouse experience. Able to lift up to 23 kg. English.
    Assets: Valid forklift operator certificate. Experience with handheld scanners.
    Tasks: Pick and pack orders. Load and unload trucks. Keep the work area clean.
    Work conditions: Standing for long periods. Cold work area in winter.

    How to apply: By email only. Put the job title in the subject line and attach your resume.
    Advertised until: 2026-11-15

    • A$790.00
    • B$395.00
    • C$7,900.00
    • D$59.75
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    Answer: A. $790.00

    Weekly gross pay = hourly wage x hours: $19.75 x 40 = $790.00.

13. Question 13 of 17

    Read the ad. What is the most you could earn in one week before deductions, at the top of the pay range and the most hours?

    Cashier
    Lakeside Pharmacy (Halifax, NS)

    Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
    Hours: 20 to 24 hours per week
    Terms of employment: Term or contract, part time
    Shifts: Day, evening, weekend
    Start date: 2026-12-01
    Languages: English
    Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
    Experience: Will train
    Work conditions: Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment.
    Employment groups: This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as youth or newcomers to Canada.

    How to apply: In person, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00. Bring a printed resume.
    Advertised until: 2026-11-20

    • A$360.00
    • B$320.00
    • C$384.00
    • D$432.00
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    Answer: D. $432.00

    Use the highest wage and the most hours: $18.00 x 24 = $432.00.

14. Question 14 of 17

    A job pays $52,000 a year for 37.5 hours a week. About how much is that per hour? (Use 52 weeks in a year.)

    • A$1,000.00
    • B$1,386.67
    • C$26.67
    • D$25.00
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    Answer: C. $26.67

    Hours per year = 37.5 x 52 = 1,950. $52,000 / 1,950 = about $26.67. ($25.00 uses 40 hours; $1,000 is the weekly pay.)

15. Question 15 of 17

    A posting says "$20.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)". What does this mean?

    • AThe government will set your wage after you start the job
    • BYou will automatically get the highest wage in the range
    • CThe exact wage in the range is agreed with the employer
    • DYou will not be paid until the union agrees to the wage
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    Answer: C. The exact wage in the range is agreed with the employer

    "To be negotiated" means the final wage is agreed with the employer, usually within the range shown.

16. Question 16 of 17

    Why is the pay you take home smaller than your hourly wage times your hours?

    • AYour bank always charges a large fee for each direct deposit
    • BYou must pay the employer back for the cost of your TD1 form
    • CEmployers keep a hiring fee from every paycheque you receive
    • DThe employer deducts income tax, CPP and EI from your pay
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    Answer: D. The employer deducts income tax, CPP and EI from your pay

    Hourly wage x hours is your gross pay. Employers must deduct income tax, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance premiums (in Quebec, QPP replaces CPP).

17. Question 17 of 17

    Which statement about minimum wage in Canada is correct?

    • AIt differs by province and territory, plus a federal rate
    • BThere is one minimum wage for every job anywhere in Canada
    • CEach employer is free to set its own minimum wage
    • DMinimum wage applies only to full-time, permanent jobs
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    Answer: A. It differs by province and territory, plus a federal rate

    Minimum wage depends on the jurisdiction. Federal rules cover sectors such as banking, telecommunications and interprovincial transportation.

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