NOC 14202: Collection clerks
Collection clerks collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements. They are employed by collection agencies, utility companies, department stores, loan companies, banks and credit unions, and by financial and licensing departments within governments.
Official Main Duties for NOC 14202
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
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.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 14202
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Collection clerks is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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
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 14202.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $17.25 | $28.2/hr | $37.91 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $23.01/hr | $26.03/hr | $29.98/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $20.16/hr | $24.5/hr | $32.93/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $18/hr | $23.56/hr | $28/hr |
| Quebec → | $21.64/hr | $32.29/hr | $40.51/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $25.38/hr | $36.69/hr |
| Manitoba → | $20/hr | $26/hr | $32/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $22.33/hr | $30.79/hr | $40/hr |
| Alberta → | $20.94/hr | $26.32/hr | $36.82/hr |
| British Columbia → | $23.08/hr | $30/hr | $32.82/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A business college diploma may be required.
- A period of on-the-job training is often provided for collection clerks and collection officers.
- A collections licence issued by the province or territory of employment is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 14202
17 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Accounts receivable clerk (See 14200 Accounting and related clerks)View NOC 14200→
- Collection supervisor (See 12011 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers)View NOC 12011→
- Tax collection officer (See 12104 Employment insurance and revenue officers)View NOC 12104→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 14202 (Collection clerks)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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