Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
- Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment
- Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
- Coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
- Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
- Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
- Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
- May manage and follow up on the opening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) files
- May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties
Employment requirements
- A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required
- Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required
Job titles in NOC 12101
30 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- assistant personnel officer
- employment interviewer
- employment supervisor
- executive recruiter
- head-hunter
- human resources officer
- human resources technician
- interviewer - human resources
- labour force consultant
- personnel administrator
- personnel adviser
- personnel interviewer
- personnel management adviser
- personnel officer
- personnel recruitment officer
- personnel selection officer
- personnel supervisor
- placement officer - human resources
- recruiter - employment
- recruiting officer
- recruitment assistant
- recruitment consultant
- recruitment officer
- recruitment specialist
- senior staffing officer
- staffing adviser
- staffing analyst
- staffing coordinator
- staffing officer
- student placement officer
Wages for NOC 12101 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for human resources and recruitment officers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $20.00 | $34.87 | $52.73 |
| British Columbia | $24.04 | $33.52 | $51.28 |
| Alberta | $24.04 | $34.62 | $55.38 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.17 | $33.33 | $62.02 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $27.00 | $46.63 |
| Quebec | $24.80 | $31.25 | $52.88 |
| New Brunswick | $21.25 | $31.73 | $49.74 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $31.25 | $48.87 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.00 | $35.10 | $47.95 |
| Canada | $22.00 | $33.33 | $52.73 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $35.90 | $65.01 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $23.39 | $35.62 | $52.83 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $21.26 | $31.76 | $47.80 |
| Toronto | $20.00 | $34.87 | $52.73 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $24.04 | $35.10 | $51.28 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $19.00 | $31.03 | $71.43 |
| London | $21.00 | $33.33 | $48.56 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $21.40 | $31.06 | $48.14 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $22.49 | $34.08 | $48.34 |
| Northeast | $21.71 | $32.77 | $47.77 |
| Northwest | $25.39 | $35.44 | $51.29 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to specialist and management positions is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Human resources managers: NOC 10011, Human resources managers
- Human resources professionals: NOC 11200, Human resources professionals
- Personnel clerks: NOC 14102, Personnel clerks
- Training officer - company: NOC 41210, College and other vocational instructors
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Questions about NOC 12101
What is NOC 12101?
NOC 12101 is Human resources and recruitment officers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 2.
What TEER is NOC 12101?
NOC 12101 is TEER 2. TEER 2 generally means: college program of 2 to 3 years, apprenticeship of 2 to 5 years, or a supervisory or safety role.
What job titles are in NOC 12101?
The unit group includes 30 job titles, for example human resources officer, personnel officer, recruitment specialist, staffing analyst, staffing coordinator.
How much do human resources and recruitment officers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $33.33 per hour for human resources and recruitment officers, and $34.87 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Newfoundland and Labrador at $35.10 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 12101?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include human resources managers (NOC 10011); human resources professionals (NOC 11200); personnel clerks (NOC 14102).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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