NOC 21100 — Physicists and astronomers
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 21100 corresponds to Physicists and astronomers
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Physicists conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, biotechnology, medicine and health. They are employed by electronic, electrical and aerospace manufacturing companies, telecommunications companies, power utilities, university and government research laboratories, hospitals and by a wide range of other processing, manufacturing, and research and consulting firms. Astronomers conduct observational and theoretical research to extend knowledge of the universe. They are employed by government and universities.
Job examples:
— Acoustics physicist
— Aerodynamicist
— Aerophysicist
— Aerospace research scientist
— Astronomer
— Astrophysicist
— Atmospheric physicist
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $88468
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $87.00 |
| Quebec | Undetermined | $*** | $*** | $*** |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Alberta | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 20 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Ontario | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 21100)! There are 67 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Information Sessions / Job Fairs (suitable for NOC 21100)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 21100)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 21100)
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 21100)
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Comprehensive information about this profession is available only to users with Premium Access.
With Premium Access you get:
- A list of relevant immigration programs with links to their descriptions
- Detailed information about salaries and the profession's demand in various regions of Canada
- Data on licensing requirements and regulatory authorities
- Contacts of Canadian employers who have hired foreign workers