NOC 22213: Land survey technologists and technicians
Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater. They are employed by all levels of government, architectural and engineering firms, and by private sector surveying establishments.
Official Main Duties for NOC 22213
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 22213
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Land survey technologists and technicians is categorized under TEER 2. 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
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 22213.
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) | $22 | $29.75/hr | $46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $25.78/hr | $36.66/hr | $56.79/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $25/hr | $30/hr | $37/hr |
| New Brunswick → | — | $29.81/hr | — |
| Quebec → | $22.15/hr | $29.17/hr | $55/hr |
| Ontario → | $22/hr | $29/hr | $40.4/hr |
| Manitoba → | $24/hr | $30.77/hr | $44.59/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $19.48/hr | $30/hr | $62.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $24.33/hr | $35.17/hr | $51.98/hr |
| British Columbia → | $24.72/hr | $36.01/hr | $50.93/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 two- to three-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technologists.
- Completion of a one- to two-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technicians.
- Certification by provincial associations of technicians and technologists may be required by some employers.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Official Job Titles for NOC 22213
19 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:
- Drafting technologists and technicians (See 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians)View NOC 22212→
- Geological technologist (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101→
- Geophysical technologist (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101→
- Hydrographic survey technologist (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101→
- Land surveyors (See 21203 Land surveyors)View NOC 21203→
- Land use technician (See 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians)View NOC 22300→
- Mine survey technologist (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101→
- Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (See 22214 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology)View NOC 22214→
- Urban planning technician (See 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians)View NOC 22300→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 22213 (Land survey technologists and technicians)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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