Skill Level Eligibility Question

[zee665]

Applying for PR through Experience class and am unsure if my summer job in 2012 was appropriate. Below was the job description and the NOC code I wish to use:

Camp Counsellor (5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sports, fitness)

Job Description:

Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required

Experience: Experience an asset

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Recreational Concentration: Dance or movement, Acting/Improvisation, Creative Play, Stories, Choreographing plays, Vocal music, Arts and crafts, Games

Type of Clients: Children

Work Setting: Community centre

Activity Focus: Leading/instructing groups

Specific Skills: Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts, Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs, Plan and carry out fitness and sports activities, Plan and carry out recreational activities, Enforce safety rules and regulations

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Essential Skills: Oral communication, Working with others





I did this job in a full time capacity (42.5 hrs/week) for two months and am concerned about the "recreation" aspect not being relevant since the Unit group description on the NOC website merely lists sports and fitness. I want to amalgamate these hours with my current position as a Medical Secretary (1243).

I will greatly appreciate any pointers.

Nawaz

 

[whymeee]

Honestly, I don't know. I would send an email to noc-cnp@workingincanada.gc.ca and see if they can point you in the right direction. I've used their service myself, and they got back to me with the right NOC within a few days.

 

[zee665]

Hi There,

I contacted NOC and they simply referred me to the CIC website :-s

 

[jes_ON]

If that is the correct NOC, it is Skilled (Skill Level B) and you can use it.

 

[zee665]

Additionally, as I read the Unit group description of 5254 it seems my camp counsellor position does indeed fall under this NOC category:

Main duties

• Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
  Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
  Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
  Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
  Attend to clients with special needs
  Provide lifestyle awareness information
  Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
  Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
  Enforce safety rules and regulations
  Assist with co-ordination of special events
  Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
  May train and supervise staff
  May maintain and repair sports equipment.

I performed almost all of these tasks as Camp Counsellor, working with kids aged 6-14, but the recreational theme was: Dance or movement, Acting/Improvisation, Creative Play, Stories, Choreographing plays, Vocal music, Arts and crafts, Games as stated in the job description.


I just need a confirmation that these hours will qualify.

Thank you!