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NOC 13101: Property administrators

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Property administrators perform administrative duties and coordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property and strata property owners. They are employed by property, real estate and strata services management companies, property development companies and by government.

Median Pay$31.25/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles26 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 13101

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26 official aliases
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Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 13101

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Property administrators is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 13101.

Former NOC 12244-Digit Legacy
Property administrators
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$18.46$31.25/hr$56.41
Newfoundland and Labrador$19.21/hr$31.76/hr$45.4/hr
Prince Edward Island$17/hr$28.75/hr$38.79/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$23.08/hr$52.88/hr
New Brunswick$17.32/hr$25.79/hr$41.49/hr
Quebec$22/hr$34.77/hr$60.1/hr
Ontario$17.63/hr$30.13/hr$56.41/hr
Manitoba$16.15/hr$27.88/hr$40.87/hr
Saskatchewan$15.67/hr$31.87/hr$49.98/hr
Alberta$18.28/hr$33.65/hr$57.69/hr
British Columbia$19.5/hr$31/hr$50/hr
Yukon$24.5/hr$41.62/hr$62.83/hr
Northwest Territories$26.74/hr$42.25/hr$57.28/hr
Nunavut$36.98/hr$50.92/hr$66.8/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$33.65/hr
$24.04 - $52.75
Ottawa
$35/hr
$17.6 - $46.15
Toronto
$28.72/hr
$17.63 - $69.93
Calgary
$33.65/hr
$20 - $84.13
Edmonton
$30.3/hr
$21.89 - $44.03
Vancouver
$30.46/hr
$19.23 - $51

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of secondary school is required in all provinces and territories except for British Columbia.
  • A language proficiency index is required in British Columbia.
  • Property administrators must be a minimum of nineteen years of age in British Columbia.
  • Completion of training courses or a vocational program in property or strata management or real estate may be required.
  • Several years of administrative experience as a property clerk, contract clerk, or administrative officer are usually required.
  • Strata property managers must hold a licence in British Columbia.

Official Job Titles for NOC 13101

26 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

accommodation officerapartment rental agenthousing project managerproperty administratorproperty leasing coordinatorproperty rentals manageraccommodation coordinatoraccommodation planning officerbuilding managing supervisorchief of property managementcommercial building rental agentcommercial property managerhousing development officerlandlord/landladyleasing and development officer - public worksproperty acquisitions area managerproperty management agentproperty management officerproperty management operations coordinatorproperty rental agentproperty rental coordinatorproperty section headreal estate rental agentrentals agentresidential property managerstrata property manager

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Building superintendent (See 73201 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents)View NOC 73201
  • Facility operation and maintenance managers (See 70012 Facility operation and maintenance managers)View NOC 70012
  • Real estate agents and salespersons (See 63101 Real estate agents and salespersons)View NOC 63101

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 13101 (Property administrators)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 13101 is classified as TEER 3, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $31.25/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Property administrators was categorized under NOC 1224 (Property administrators). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 13101 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 13101 is $33.65/hr in Montréal, $35/hr in Ottawa, $28.72/hr in Toronto, $33.65/hr in Calgary, $30.3/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026