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NOC 22310: Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

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

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.

Median Pay$35.58/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles84 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 22310

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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 22310

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Electrical and electronics engineering 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

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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 22310.

Former NOC 22414-Digit Legacy
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
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)$24.04$35.58/hr$55.34
Newfoundland and Labrador$22/hr$33.33/hr$51.98/hr
Nova Scotia$24.75/hr$38.08/hr$53.98/hr
New Brunswick$24/hr$34.13/hr$52.88/hr
Quebec$26/hr$36/hr$55.22/hr
Ontario$23.08/hr$34.09/hr$52.88/hr
Manitoba$21/hr$36/hr$50/hr
Saskatchewan$27.3/hr$38.5/hr$53/hr
Alberta$26.44/hr$33.46/hr$64/hr
British Columbia$22/hr$37.96/hr$66/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
$37.85/hr
$24.84 - $53.37
Ottawa
$37.87/hr
$24.06 - $54.21
Toronto
$34/hr
$24.04 - $51.28
Calgary
$33.65/hr
$28.4 - $64
Edmonton
$33.46/hr
$26.44 - $50
Vancouver
$35.9/hr
$19.69 - $60

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians.
  • Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."

Official Job Titles for NOC 22310

84 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:

communications technologistelectrical engineering technicianelectrical engineering technologistelectricity distribution network technologistelectronics design technologistelectronics engineering technicianelectronics engineering technologistelectronics manufacturing technicianelectronics manufacturing technologistlighting technologistmetering technologistmicrowave maintenance technicianproduction support technician - electronics manufacturingairborne electronic sensor operator - Canadian Armed Forcesaudio amplifier repairer - productionbiomedical and laboratory equipment repairerbiomedical electronics technologist - Canadian Armed Forcesbiomedical engineering technologistcalibration testercircuit designer - railwaycomputer communications techniciancomputer hardware technologistcomputer inspector-testercontrol panels testercontrol systems testercontrol technician - electrical and electronicscontrols technician - electrical and electronicsdevelopment technologist - telecommunicationsdigital electronics techniciandistribution planning technologistdrilling rigs electronic technicianelectrical and electronics design technologistelectrical and electronics quality control technologistelectrical engineering design technologistelectrical power supply system technicianelectrical power system planning technicianelectrical power system technicianelectrical technicianelectromechanical technicianelectromedical equipment technicianelectronic components inspection technicianelectronic equipment maintenance technicianelectronic production repairerelectronic prototype technologistelectronic systems testerelectronics engineering design technologistelectronics production support technicianelectronics quality control troubleshooterelectronics technicianelectronics technologistengineering technologist - electrical power distributionfibre optics technicianfibre optics technologistflight simulator technicianholographics technicianholographics technologisthome lighting technicianhospital electronic equipment repairerlaser technicianlead flight simulator technicianlines distribution design technologistmedical instruments repairermedical laboratory equipment repairermetrics technologistmetrology technicianmetrology technologistoptics technologistparamedical equipment repairerphysical sciences laboratory technicianphysics department electronics technologistprotection technologist - electrical power systemradar systems technicianradar technicianradio frequency technologistrepairer - electronics productionresearch laboratory equipment repairersatellite techniciansatellite technologistsatellite verification technologistsonar technicianspace vision technologisttest equipment repairer - oil explorationtest technicianunderground distribution technologist - electrical power

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (See 22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)View NOC 22313
  • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (See 22311 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment))View NOC 22311
  • Engineering managers (See 20010 Engineering managers)View NOC 20010
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (See 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics)View NOC 22312
  • Manufacturing managers (See 90010 Manufacturing managers)View NOC 90010
  • Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (See 62100 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade)View NOC 62100

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 22310 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)

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

Yes. Because NOC 22310 is classified as TEER 2, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $35.58/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, Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians was categorized under NOC 2241 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 22310 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 22310 is $37.85/hr in Montréal, $37.87/hr in Ottawa, $34/hr in Toronto, $33.65/hr in Calgary, $33.46/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026