I am applying for NOC 2174 which is 'Computer programmers and interactive media developers'.

[simplysimple4all]

Hi All,

I am applying for NOC 2174 which is 'Computer programmers and interactive media developers' but my most of the job duties lie only under Computer programmers and not under interactive media developers.
I am already having a work permit valid for next few years with the same NOC 2174.

Do I need to change my NOC or I can only mention Computer programmers job duties in the reference letter?

 

[rezafc]

Don't change your NOC! Just mention your computer programming duties.

Best of luck,

 

[simplysimple4all]

Thanks rezafc.

I am bit confused between NOC 2174 and 2173. My job duties can also be considered under NOC 2173. And I can also have the reference letter from employer for the same.

I did little research on both of these NOCs and found that for Canada
According to https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=9219&lang=eng&noc=2174&action=final&ln=n&regionKeyword=Toronto,+Ontario&s=2&source=2&titleKeyword=computer+application+programmer#outlook
NOC 2174 is going to be Surplus:
SURPLUS: This occupational group is expected to face labour surplus conditions over the period of 2015-2024 at the national level. The section below contains more detailed information regarding the outlook for this occupational group.
Where as NOC 2173 is going to be under Shortage:
SHORTAGE: This occupational group is expected to face labour shortage conditions over the period of 2015-2024 at the national level. The section below contains more detailed information regarding the outlook for this occupational group.

Also I am already having NOC 2174 canadian experience and now if I move to NOC 2173 will it impact my application success rate?