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Business Education Teacher, Educator, Human Ecology Teacher, Industrial Arts Teacher, Instructor, School Teacher, Teacher, Vocational Education Teacher
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
In Alberta, schools select content and organize courses from a provincial Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Program. This program consists of 5 clusters:
There is one standard CTS program for the province, but each school selects content based on student and community needs and available resources. No single school is likely to offer all 600+ CTS 1-credit courses.
In general, CTS teachers:
The duties of CTS teachers are similar to those of other teachers. For more information, see the Secondary School Teacher occupational profile.
CTS teachers work in classrooms, school laboratories and workshops. Some work environments simulate office, workshop, salon, clinic, home or other settings found in business, industry or government. Many hours are spent outside class time working with individual students, preparing lessons and marking assignments.
Teaching can be a demanding job requiring a great deal of physical, mental and emotional energy.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops; may advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
Interest in co-ordinating information to prepare materials for academic, technical, vocational and specialized subjects and examinations, and to prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Interest in instructing students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies; and in assigning and correcting homework, and administering and correcting examinations; may supervise student teachers
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Career and technology studies teachers need:
They should enjoy finding different ways to solve problems and present information, and organizing and co-ordinating the work of others.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 60 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 13, 2021 and Jun 20, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Teach students through lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations and laboratory, shop and field studies | 28 |
|---|---|
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 27 |
| Construction Specialization: Excellent oral communication | 27 |
| Construction Specialization: Team player | 27 |
| Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses : Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate | 26 |
| Construction Specialization: Flexibility | 25 |
| Construction Specialization: Values and ethics | 25 |
| Tasks: Prepare, administer and correct tests | 25 |
| Construction Specialization: Effective interpersonal skills | 24 |
| Tasks: Assign and correct homework | 23 |
Career and technology studies teachers need knowledge and skills in both education and their subject area.
The following schools offer programs and courses that meet this occupation’s educational requirements. Other eligible programs and courses may be available.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Teaching some CTS courses requires an appropriate Alberta Journeyman Certificate or recognized trade certificate.
For information about designated trades and occupations, see the apprenticeship occupational profiles.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
CTS teachers are employed by:
Experienced CTS teachers may advance to administrative positions or specialist positions in large schools, school districts, departments of education, colleges or universities.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Secondary school teachers
2016 NOC: 4031
99.7% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) estimates that about 400 teaching positions will become vacant each year due to retirement.
Since teachers’ salaries and benefits are determined by negotiated agreements between school boards and their teachers, salaries vary from one board to another. However, all teachers are paid according to a grid system based on their number of years of university training and number of years of teaching experience.
All teachers employed in Alberta’s publicly supported schools are members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and are automatically included under the Alberta Teachers’ Pension Plans Act (PDF). Holidays and pensions are specified by provincial legislation. However, teachers often use the spring, summer and Christmas breaks for professional development or for fulfilling additional professional responsibilities.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $26.55 | $45.53 | $37.52 | $37.03 |
| Overall | $36.98 | $58.31 | $51.77 | $53.34 |
| Top | $45.22 | $77.66 | $62.74 | $64.59 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $86,558 |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | $86,556 |
| Public Administration | $102,739 |
Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) website: www.teachers.ab.ca
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Updated Mar 31, 2017. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
