Fact Sheet – Teacher

Regulated profession (NOC 2021)	41220 – Secondary school teachers 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Regulatory body	Province of Manitoba – Education and Early Childhood Learning – Professional Certification Unit (PCU) Teaching Certification Application Process for Internationally Educated Teachers Contact information
Teaching certificates	Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate Provisional Professional Teaching Certificate (valid for 3 years)
Membership associations	Upon employment in a K-12 Manitoba public school, membership is mandatory in the Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) and the employing school division’s teachers’ association.
Certification process	See PCU – Teaching Certification Application Process for Internationally Educated Teachers.
Credential assessment	The PCU refers internationally educated applicants to Pathways to Teach Canada: Website: www.pathwaystoteach.ca Contact Information: www.pathwaystoteach.ca/contact-us
Language proficiency	Teachers who have not completed their teacher preparatory program in English or French are required to complete a language competency test.  Pathways to Teach Canada’s language proficiency assessment the “Language Competency Assessment for the Teaching Profession (LCATP)” is currently the only approved language proficiency test accepted for teachers.
Academic requirements	If you do not have a Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent, please contact a Manitoba University to discuss entry into a Bachelor of Education program. Below is a list of Manitoba universities offering a Bachelor of Education Program: Brandon University University of Manitoba Canadian Mennonite University University College of the North Université de Saint-Boniface University of Winnipeg Yellowquill University College
Tools/resources	Province of Manitoba – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Province of Manitoba – Becoming a Teacher
Essential skills profile	Go to Job Bank – Explore careers by essential skills, search for the occupation via name or NOC code, and view the essential skills profile.
Employment outlook	Go to Job Bank – Explore job outlooks, search the occupation name or NOC code, and view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada.
Job search tools	To search job postings for teachers or other school division personnel, visit the Manitoba School Boards Association website Employment Opportunities – Manitoba School Boards Association.
Related occupations/alternate careers (NOC 2021)	Below are examples of occupations working with children, youth, or in education settings: 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 43109 – Other instructors 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities 54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 53201 – Coaches 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 42201 – Social and community service workers 14100 – General office support workers 45100 – Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations 73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification/registration requirements with a professional regulatory body. Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification. Always check the hiring criteria carefully. Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer.

Notes

1. This fact sheet serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration processes, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
2. The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access four versions of NOC (2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. When searching an occupation on the NOC website, always use the most recent version (NOC 2021).
3. The regulatory body is the only organization that can grant entry into a regulated occupation via registration and the issuing of a licence or certificate. Other organizations (e.g., national bodies, regional bodies, membership associations, etc.) are not regulatory bodies.