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NOC 62100: Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

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

Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade, sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific, agricultural and industrial products, electricity, telecommunications services and computer services, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international localities. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide technical goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, grain elevators, computer services firms, engineering firms and hydroelectric companies, or they may be self-employed technical sales specialists/agents who contract their services to other companies. Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Median Pay$37.07/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles105 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 62100

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 62100

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 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 62100.

Former NOC 62214-Digit Legacy
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
RC5 - Transfer

6221 continues as 62100 and part transferred to 70012 and 75101

Former NOC 64114-Digit Legacy
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)
RC5 - Transfer

6411 continues as 64101 and part transferred to 62100

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)$20$37.07/hr$66.11
Newfoundland and Labrador$18.21/hr$25/hr$52/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$27.88/hr$57.69/hr
Nova Scotia$18/hr$28.85/hr$57.69/hr
New Brunswick$16.6/hr$27/hr$52.88/hr
Quebec$19/hr$33.65/hr$62.5/hr
Ontario$21/hr$38/hr$71.43/hr
Manitoba$18.75/hr$32.69/hr$61.27/hr
Saskatchewan$21/hr$33.89/hr$57.69/hr
Alberta$20.52/hr$38.46/hr$71.79/hr
British Columbia$25/hr$42.79/hr$65.87/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
$32/hr
$18.18 - $48.72
Ottawa
$39.67/hr
$23.42 - $68.14
Toronto
$40.06/hr
$22.44 - $72.6
Calgary
$36.85/hr
$19 - $87
Edmonton
$38.46/hr
$27.69 - $60.1
Vancouver
$41.03/hr
$25 - $68.75

Employment Requirements

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

  • A university degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service is usually required.
  • Experience in sales or in a technical occupation related to the product or service may be required.
  • Fluency in a specific foreign language, and/or foreign work or travel experience may be required for technical sales specialists seeking employment with companies that import or export technical goods or services.
  • Technical sales supervisors require experience as a technical sales specialist.
  • A driver's licence and a good driving record may be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 62100

105 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:

aircraft sales representativecommunication equipment sales representativeconstruction equipment sales representativeelectricity sales representativeheavy equipment sales representativeindustrial supplies sales representativemedical instruments sales agentsoftware sales representativetechnical sales representativetechnical sales supervisortechnical support specialist - wholesale tradeagricultural equipment and supplies technical salespersonaircraft technical sales specialistalternate heating energy consultantbroadcasting equipment salespersonchemicals sales representativecommercial and industrial equipment and supplies sales representative - technical wholesalecomputer equipment sales specialistcomputer software sales representativecomputer system sales representativeconstruction material sales representativecustomer support representative - wholesaledental equipment and supplies salespersondiagnostic instrument sales representativeelectrical equipment sales representativeelectrical industrial equipment sales representativeelectronic data-processing (EDP) hardware and services sales representativeelectronic equipment salesperson - wholesaleengineering equipment salespersonengineering supplies salespersonexport company technical sales specialistfarm equipment salespersonfarm machinery salespersonforestry equipment sales representativeforestry machinery sales representativegrain merchandisergrain sales representativegraphic arts equipment sales representativeheavy equipment salespersonheavy truck sales representativeheavy truck salespersonhospital equipment sales representativehospital equipment salespersonhydro-electricity sales representativeimport company technical sales specialistindustrial equipment sales engineerindustrial machinery sales representativeindustrial supplies salespersonlight, heat and power sales engineerlighting, heating and power sales representativelighting, heating and power sales specialistlivestock sales representative - wholesalelogging equipment salespersonlubricating equipment salespersonmachinery salespersonmanufacturer's sales representativematerial-handling equipment salespersonmedical equipment and supplies salespersonmetal products salespersonmilking machine salespersonmining equipment sales engineermining equipment sales representativenatural gas sales representativeoffice equipment salesperson - wholesaleoil refinery equipment sales representativeoil well services sales engineerpharmaceutical sales representativepharmaceutical salespersonplumbing and heating services sales representativeprinting machinery sales representativeprinting management technicianprinting supplies salespersonrailway equipment and supplies technical sales specialistrailway equipment and supplies technical salespersonresidential energy sales advisersafety equipment salespersonsales broker - wholesalesales engineerscientific instrument sales representativesolid fuel heating sales consultantsteel product sales representativesurgical supply salespersonsystems software support sales representativetechnical business equipment salesperson - wholesaletechnical office equipment sales representativetechnical sales consultanttechnical sales executivetechnical sales representative - wholesaletechnical sales specialisttechnical sales specialist - chemicalstechnical sales specialist - exportstechnical sales specialist - importstechnical sales specialist - metalstechnical salesperson - telecommunicationstechnical salesperson - wholesaletechnical salesperson supervisortechnical service sales consultanttelecommunications sales representativetelecommunications salespersontextile machinery salespersontopographical equipment salespersonultrasonic equipment salespersonveterinary equipment and supplies salespersonwelding equipment salespersonX-ray equipment salesperson

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
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (See 64100 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers)View NOC 64100
  • Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (See 64101 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical))View NOC 64101

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade)

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

Yes. Because NOC 62100 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 $37.07/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, Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade was categorized under NOC 6221 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade) and 6411 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 62100 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 62100 is $32/hr in Montréal, $39.67/hr in Ottawa, $40.06/hr in Toronto, $36.85/hr in Calgary, $38.46/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026