NOC 4152 — Social workers
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 4152 corresponds to Social workers
Skill level: A
Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.
Job examples:
— addiction social worker
— case management consultant – social work
— case management social worker
— case work consultant – social work
— casework supervisor – social work
— caseworker – social work
— certified social worker
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $57328
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $48.52 |
| Saskatchewan | Moderate | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $46.10 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $44.50 |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Alberta | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Ontario | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Saskatchewan | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
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Attention! You may need a license to work in Canada
We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 4152)! There are 68 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Info sessions / Job fairs (suitable for NOC 4152)
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 4152)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 4152)
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Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 4152)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 4152)
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| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
| ***c E*** | Quebec |
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| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 4152)
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| *** Bu*** | Yukon Territory |
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