NOC 22311: Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals, office equipment and other consumer electronic equipment and assemblies. They are employed by electronic service and retail establishments, by wholesale distributors and within service departments of electronic manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 22311
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 22311
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 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 22311.
7445 continues as 73209 and part transferred to 22311
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) | $18 | $26.5/hr | $41.35 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $30.5/hr | $41.03/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18.37/hr | $27.86/hr | $40.69/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $19.62/hr | $26.15/hr | $44.2/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $21.19/hr | $29/hr | $37.02/hr |
| Quebec → | $18/hr | $27/hr | $36/hr |
| Ontario → | $18.75/hr | $26/hr | $40/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $26/hr | $39.42/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $20.88/hr | $30/hr | $42/hr |
| Alberta → | $17/hr | $28/hr | $47.19/hr |
| British Columbia → | $19.6/hr | $27.88/hr | $43/hr |
| Yukon → | $23.86/hr | $33.34/hr | $47.99/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics or Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electronic servicing and repair or Completion of high school or college courses in electronics and on-the-job training is required.
- Trade certification for electronics technicians (consumer products) is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon.
Official Job Titles for NOC 22311
73 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:
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (See 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)View NOC 22310→
- Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (See 72205 Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians)View NOC 72205→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 22311 (Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment))
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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