NOC 2021 · 31111 · TEER 1
Optometrists
Unit group 31111 of the National Occupational Classification, 2021 Version 1.0.
What this group covers
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.
Example job titles
As Statistics Canada publishes them. Yours may be worded differently and still belong here.
- doctor of optometry (OD)
- optometrist
Source: Statistics Canada — National Occupational Classification 2021 V1.0. Data current as of 13 August 2026. NOC 2021 Version 1.0. The classification is versioned rather than dated — IRCC moved to it in November 2022, and a new version would be a new classification rather than an update.