The following list of job titles is from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) which provides generalized summaries of occupations from across Canada.
The list below is not exhaustive and there are more possibilities that you can pursue with your degree. Some of the positions mentioned in the list (*) may require additional training and/or certification to join the occupation.
We also recommend attending a speaker series, speaking with organizations at a career fair or employer information session, and finding job shadow or mentorship opportunities to get many more ideas.
You can find out about career fairs, mixers, job shadowing, and mentoring programs the Career Centre offers on our website and on campusBRIDGE.
Do you need additional training or education in this field to pursue a specific position? Determine if there are additional requirements in Alberta by looking for an occupation on Certifications in Alberta.
List of NOC Occupational Choices
Management occupations
- Arts association executive director (00013)
Business, finance and administration occupations
- Accredited appraiser* (12203)
- Agency marketing department manager (10022)
- Claims investigator - insurance (11201)
- Fundraiser (11202)
- Investment specialist (11102)
- Marketing coordinator (11202)
- Social media coordinator (11202)
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Industrial designer (22211)
- Interactive media developer (21232)
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Art therapists (41301)
- Business development officer (41402)
- Community arts coordinator (40030)
- Education outreach program coordinator (41405)
- Education policy officers* (41405)
- Fine arts teacher - college level* (41210)
- Fine arts teacher - secondary school* (41220)
- Practical and applied arts teacher* (41220)
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
- 2D/3D Animator (52120)
- Arts administrator (50010)
- Art instructor (53122)
- Artisan and craftsperson (53124)
- Curator (51101)
- Cartoonist (52120)
- Conservator (51101)
- Copyright and royalties manager* (50011)
- Exhibit designer (53123)
- Graphic designer (52120)
- Illustrator* (52120)
- Printmaker (53122)
- Scenic painter - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (53111)
- User experience designer (52120)
- Visual effects (VFX) artist (52111)
Sales and service occupations
- Art sales consultant - retail (64100)
- Exporter* (64101)
- Importer* (64101)
- Visual merchandiser (64100)
NOC numbers are also searchable in a variety of career-related databases such as the Job Bank, and the Alberta Learning and Information Service’s (ALIS) OCCInfo (occupational profiles for Alberta) and Wages and Salaries (Alberta salary information).