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Immigration Officer
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
There are three types of citizenship and immigration officers and duties vary accordingly.
Admissions Officers interpret and apply the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to:
Citizenship Officers interpret the provisions of the Citizenship Act to:
Settlement Officers manage contribution agreements with agencies that provide settlement services and language training to refugees and newcomers to Canada.
Citizenship and immigration officers usually work standard week day office hours. Some travel and occasional overtime may be required.
Most of the people that immigration officers interview are friendly and honest but officers occasionally have to deal with individuals who are hostile or engaged in criminal activities.
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 analyzing information to determine admissibility; and in locating and apprehending persons presumed to be infringing on immigration laws and in securing necessary travel documents for deported people
Interest in granting landed-immigrant status, in admitting persons and in ordering detentions and deportations
Interest in speaking as witnesses appearing in cases related to immigration appeals
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.
Immigration officers need:
They also must be:
They should enjoy analyzing information and having clear rules for their work, making decisions and working with people.
Post-secondary education, a second language and experience in dealing with people are definite assets.
Newly hired citizenship and immigration officers must complete an in-house training program. After the initial training period, further training in operational and organizational skills is provided on an ongoing basis.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
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.
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Citizenship and immigration officers are employed by the federal government. Position openings are advertised through the Public Service Commission of Canada.
Experienced citizenship and immigration officers may relocate to other locations to take advantage of career opportunities. Promotion is on a competitive basis and therefore depends on the individual's initiative, interest, competence, employment record and current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
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.
In the 1228: Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers occupational group, 96.6% of people work in:
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 1228: Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.3% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 39 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
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 example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
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.
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.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $28.14 | $33.65 | $30.19 | $28.54 |
| Overall | $29.31 | $40.04 | $32.45 | $31.04 |
| Top | $31.48 | $41.29 | $33.70 | $31.93 |
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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 | $62,483 |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | $62,823 |
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: cic.gc.ca
Public Service Commission of Canada website: psc-cfp.gc.ca
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Updated Mar 02, 2021. 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.
