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NOC 14401: Storekeepers and partspersons

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

Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Median Pay$26/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles54 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 14401

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.

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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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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 14401

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Storekeepers and partspersons 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 14401.

Former NOC 15224-Digit Legacy
Storekeepers and partspersons
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)$19.17$26/hr$40
Newfoundland and Labrador$22/hr$25.18/hr$65/hr
Prince Edward Island$19.61/hr$24.52/hr$47.61/hr
Nova Scotia$17/hr$24.52/hr$33.65/hr
New Brunswick$18/hr$23.2/hr$47.61/hr
Quebec$20/hr$24/hr$36/hr
Ontario$19/hr$27/hr$41/hr
Manitoba$17.79/hr$26.37/hr$32.31/hr
Saskatchewan$20/hr$27.98/hr$45.48/hr
Alberta$20/hr$30.29/hr$45.13/hr
British Columbia$20/hr$30/hr$39.46/hr
Yukon$20.06/hr$30.13/hr$38.5/hr
Northwest Territories$27.54/hr$40.17/hr$49.77/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
$25/hr
$21 - $36
Ottawa
$26.75/hr
$24 - $27.82
Toronto
$26.92/hr
$19 - $41
Calgary
$30.29/hr
$20 - $45.13
Edmonton
$30.29/hr
$20 - $45.13
Vancouver
$28.89/hr
$22.65 - $38.59

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.
  • Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program or completion of specialized training in high school and a one-year college program for partspersons may be required.
  • Trade certification for partspersons is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Experience in a related clerical occupation, or as a warehouse worker, may be required for partspersons.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified partspersons upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Official Job Titles for NOC 14401

54 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:

ammunition storekeeperautomotive partsperson - retailmaterial keepermedical supply clerkmotor vehicle parts clerkparts clerkparts supplierpartspersonship storeman/womanstorekeepertool room attendantauto parts clerk - retailautomobile parts counter sales clerk - retailautomotive parts clerk - retailautomotive partsperson apprenticeaviation partspersondrilling rig storekeeperexplosives and ammunition magazine keeperindustrial engines and equipment apprenticeindustrial engines and equipment partsperson - retailindustrial warehouse personlinen room attendantlinen supply clerklinenkeepermachine shop keepermagazine keepermedical supply attendantmotor vehicle parts clerk apprenticemotor vehicle partspersonparts counter clerkparts counter clerk - retailparts listerparts sorterparts technicianpowder keepersalvage clerksample clerk - storage and warehousingsample control clerkship keepership storekeeperstock clerk - parts and equipmentstock control clerkstock keeperstock records clerkstoreman/womansupply centre clerktool clerktool room storeman/womantool store clerkunderground tool crib attendantwarehouse checkerwarehouse clerk - parts and equipmentwarehouse person - parts and equipmentwine cellar attendant

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Parts clerks supervisor (See 12013 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)View NOC 12013
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 14401 (Storekeepers and partspersons)

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

NOC 14401 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 $26/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, Storekeepers and partspersons was categorized under NOC 1522 (Storekeepers and partspersons). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 14401 under TEER 4.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 14401 is $25/hr in Montréal, $26.75/hr in Ottawa, $26.92/hr in Toronto, $30.29/hr in Calgary, $30.29/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