NOC 53125: Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products

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

Patternmakers in textile, leather and fur products create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They are employed by pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.

Median Pay$27.48/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

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Official Main Duties for NOC 53125

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 53125

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products is categorized under TEER 3. 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 53125.

Former NOC 52454-Digit Legacy

Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products

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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 / Territory	Low Wage	Median Wage	High Wage
Canada (National Average)	$18.5	$27.48/hr	$39.7
Quebec →	$18.76/hr	$28.64/hr	$36.93/hr

Employment Requirements

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

Completion of secondary school is required.
College courses in design and patternmaking or One to two years of on-the-job training are required.
Courses in computer-assisted patternmaking may be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 53125

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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:

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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (See 92015 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing)View NOC 92015→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 53125 (Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products)

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

Yes. Because NOC 53125 is classified as TEER 3, 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 $27.48/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, Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products was categorized under NOC 5245 (Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 53125 under TEER 3.

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026