NOC 31111 — Optometrists
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 31111 corresponds to Optometrists
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Optometrists examine eyes to assess and diagnose ocular diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. They work in private practice, hospitals, clinics, community health centres, rehabilitation centres, the optical industry, government, and universities .
Job examples:
— Doctor of optometry (OD)
— Optometrist
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $83223
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. annual wage | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $178000 |
| Ontario | Very good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Alberta | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Ontario | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
Attention! You may need a license to work in Canada
We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 31111)! There are 70 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 31111)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 31111)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 31111)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 31111)
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| ***c E*** | Quebec |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 31111)
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| *** Bu*** | Yukon Territory |
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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