NOC 62010: Retail sales supervisors
Retail sales supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (64100), Cashiers (65100), Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (65102) and Other sales related occupations (65109). They are employed by stores and other retail businesses, wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public, rental service establishments and businesses involved in door-to-door soliciting and telemarketing.
Official Main Duties for NOC 62010
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 62010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Retail sales supervisors 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 62010.
5243 continues as 53123 and part transferred to 62010 and 64100
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) | $16.55 | $22/hr | $36.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $19.71/hr | $30/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $21.35/hr | $31.25/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $20.19/hr | $30.54/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.75/hr | $20/hr | $31.73/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.6/hr | $22/hr | $35/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $21.5/hr | $38.46/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $21.75/hr | $35.9/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $20.67/hr | $37.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $17/hr | $22/hr | $35.9/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.9/hr | $24/hr | $35/hr |
| Yukon → | $19.65/hr | $27.79/hr | $37.05/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $16.77/hr | $25.22/hr | $42.85/hr |
| Nunavut → | $19.45/hr | $22.93/hr | $32/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 secondary school is usually required.
- Previous retail sales experience as a retail salesperson or sales clerk, cashier, telemarketer, door-to-door salesperson or rental agent is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 62010
42 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:
- Retail and wholesale trade managers (See 60020 Retail and wholesale trade managers)View NOC 60020→
- Service supervisors (See 6202 Service supervisors)
- Technical sales supervisor (See 62100 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade)View NOC 62100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 62010 (Retail sales supervisors)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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