School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
Managers in education
Immigration Eligibility
TEER 0 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.
Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.
Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 0 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.
Official Definition
School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.
TEER 0 Explained
Management occupations typically require extensive experience leading organizations. These are senior executive, director, and C-suite roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.
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