NOC 14401: Storekeepers and partspersons
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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) | $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 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 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 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:
- 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.
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