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NOC 13201: Production and transportation logistics coordinators

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

Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.

Median Pay$29.49/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles31 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 13201

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31 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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Minimum Needed6 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 13201

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Production and transportation logistics coordinators 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 13201.

Former NOC 12154-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
RC4.2 - Split off

1215 continues as 12013 and part transferred to 74202 and part split off to emerging item 13201

Former NOC 15234-Digit Legacy
Production logistics co-ordinators
RC4.1 - Breakdown

1523 expired and distributed between emerging items 13201 and 14402

Former NOC 15254-Digit Legacy
Dispatchers
RC5 - Transfer

1525 continues as 14404 and part transferred to 13201

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)$21.63$29.49/hr$44.79
Newfoundland and Labrador$22.08/hr$33.88/hr$54.52/hr
Prince Edward Island$20.54/hr$29.14/hr$32.22/hr
Nova Scotia$20.59/hr$27.99/hr$40.51/hr
New Brunswick$21.63/hr$26.25/hr$35.18/hr
Quebec$22.5/hr$29.31/hr$50.48/hr
Ontario$20.19/hr$29.74/hr$41.83/hr
Manitoba$18.17/hr$25.76/hr$38.23/hr
Saskatchewan$22.5/hr$30/hr$55.77/hr
Alberta$22.32/hr$34.61/hr$54.99/hr
British Columbia$21.63/hr$27.88/hr$44/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
$30.62/hr
$22.89 - $40.73
Ottawa
$29.74/hr
$20.19 - $41.83
Toronto
$29.76/hr
$20 - $40.87
Calgary
$33.87/hr
$23.01 - $55.06
Edmonton
$32.16/hr
$22.48 - $49.83
Vancouver
$26.75/hr
$21.63 - $41.41

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years in Business or Supply Chain Management or extensive experience as a dispatcher, production clerk or scheduling clerk is usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 13201

31 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:

dispatch logisticianfreight forwarding logisticianproduction coordinatorproduction schedulersupply chain coordinator - productionsupply control coordinatorconstruction schedule coordinatordistribution and transport logistics technicianfreight forwarding technicianfreight traffic coordinatorlogisticianlogistics analystlogistics coordinatorlogistics inbound/outbound coordinator - productionlogistics leadlogistics plannerlogistics specialistmaterial control coordinatormaterial coordinatormotor vehicle repair shop coordinatorocean freight coordinatorocean freight technicianproduction controllerproduction expediterpurchasing and inventory management coordinatorshipping coordinatortransport logisticiantransport logistics techniciantransportation coordinatortransportation logistics coordinatortransportation planning coordinator

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Production logistics workers (See 14402 Production logistics workers)View NOC 14402
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers (See 14403 Purchasing and inventory control workers)View NOC 14403
  • Shippers and receivers (See 14400 Shippers and receivers)View NOC 14400
  • Storekeepers and partspersons (See 14401 Storekeepers and partspersons)View NOC 14401
  • Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations (See 12013 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)View NOC 12013

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 13201 (Production and transportation logistics coordinators)

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

Yes. Because NOC 13201 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 $29.49/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, Production and transportation logistics coordinators was categorized under NOC 1215 (Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations) and 1523 (Production logistics co-ordinators) and 1525 (Dispatchers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 13201 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 13201 is $30.62/hr in Montréal, $29.74/hr in Ottawa, $29.76/hr in Toronto, $33.87/hr in Calgary, $32.16/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026