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NOC 14400: Shippers and receivers

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

Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment. They are employed in the public sector and by retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturing companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.

Median Pay$22.5/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles33 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 14400

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.

33 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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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Below 60% Target (0%)To qualify for NOC 14400, your employer letter should verify at least 5 main duties. Select 5 more to see if your experience matches.
Minimum Needed5 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 14400

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Shippers and receivers 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

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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 14400.

Former NOC 15214-Digit Legacy
Shippers and receivers
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)$17$22.5/hr$31
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$19.75/hr$31.17/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$20/hr$28/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$19.23/hr$24.9/hr
New Brunswick$15.65/hr$20.67/hr$28/hr
Quebec$17.31/hr$22/hr$30/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$22.68/hr$30/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$21/hr$30/hr
Saskatchewan$16/hr$22/hr$32/hr
Alberta$18/hr$23/hr$32/hr
British Columbia$17.9/hr$23/hr$33/hr
Yukon$19.59/hr$24.44/hr$29.9/hr
Northwest Territories$19.43/hr$25.95/hr$34.23/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
$22/hr
$18 - $35
Ottawa
$22.68/hr
$17.6 - $30
Toronto
$22.49/hr
$17.6 - $30
Calgary
$23/hr
$17.5 - $29
Edmonton
$24/hr
$18 - $34
Vancouver
$23/hr
$18 - $32

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker may be required.
  • A forklift certificate may be required.
  • A driver's licence may be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 14400

33 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:

freight receiverfreight shipperimport freight clerkreceivershippershipper-receivershipping agentshipping and receiving clerksupply chain assistantcargo location clerkdelivery clerkdistribution clerkexport traffic clerkexport-booking clerkfreight checkerfreight forwarding clerkfreight receiver clerkfreight receiving clerkimport traffic clerkmilk and cream receiver - food and beverage processingproduce shipperreceiving checkerreceiving clerkreceiving clerk for returned merchandisereceiving room clerkshipping clerkstock handlerstock receiversupercargotraffic technician - Canadian Armed Forceswarehouse receiverwarehouse shipperwarehouse shipping clerk

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Export clerk (See 14301 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks)View NOC 14301
  • Import clerk (See 14301 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks)View NOC 14301
  • Material handlers (See 75101 Material handlers)View NOC 75101
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers (See 14403 Purchasing and inventory control workers)View NOC 14403
  • 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 14400 (Shippers and receivers)

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

NOC 14400 is in TEER 4, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $22.5/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, Shippers and receivers was categorized under NOC 1521 (Shippers and receivers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 14400 under TEER 4.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 14400 is $22/hr in Montréal, $22.68/hr in Ottawa, $22.49/hr in Toronto, $23/hr in Calgary, $24/hr in Edmonton.
Because TEER 4 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026