NOC 60020: Retail and wholesale trade managers
Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail or wholesale basis. They are employed by retail and wholesale sales establishments or they may own and operate their own store.
Official Main Duties for NOC 60020
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 60020
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Retail and wholesale trade managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
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 60020.
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) | $21.63 | $42.74/hr | $80.77 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $18/hr | $31.2/hr | $67.31/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $22.84/hr | $34.85/hr | $59.56/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $21.65/hr | $36.06/hr | $62/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20/hr | $33.65/hr | $65.79/hr |
| Quebec → | $20.5/hr | $37.5/hr | $80/hr |
| Ontario → | $21.25/hr | $43.27/hr | $81.73/hr |
| Manitoba → | $21.75/hr | $38.46/hr | $70.67/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $24.04/hr | $43.27/hr | $70.56/hr |
| Alberta → | $23.08/hr | $46.15/hr | $84.13/hr |
| British Columbia → | $23.75/hr | $46.15/hr | $86.54/hr |
| Yukon → | $26.29/hr | $41.36/hr | $67.98/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $26.57/hr | $42.24/hr | $74.23/hr |
| Nunavut → | $27.79/hr | $45.62/hr | $68.53/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 required.
- A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold may be required.
- Several years of related retail or wholesale sales experience at increasing levels of responsibility are usually required
Official Job Titles for NOC 60020
131 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:
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (See 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)View NOC 10022→
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (See 10020 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers)View NOC 10020→
- Restaurant and food service managers (See 60030 Restaurant and food service managers)View NOC 60030→
- Retail sales supervisors (See 62010 Retail sales supervisors)View NOC 62010→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 60020 (Retail and wholesale trade managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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