NOC 62100: Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
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.
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
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.
6221 continues as 62100 and part transferred to 70012 and 75101
6411 continues as 64101 and part transferred to 62100
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) | $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 |
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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
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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
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- 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.
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