NOC 65102: Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers pack customers' purchases, price items, stock shelves with merchandise, and fill online, mail and telephone orders. They are employed in retail establishments, such as grocery, hardware and department stores, and in warehouses.
Official Main Duties for NOC 65102
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 โ officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 65102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 5, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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 65102.
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) | $15 | $16.55/hr | $22 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador โ | $16/hr | $16/hr | $20/hr |
| Prince Edward Island โ | $16.5/hr | $16.5/hr | $18.25/hr |
| Nova Scotia โ | $16.5/hr | $16.5/hr | $20/hr |
| New Brunswick โ | $15.65/hr | $15.65/hr | $20/hr |
| Quebec โ | $16.1/hr | $16.25/hr | $21.5/hr |
| Ontario โ | $17.6/hr | $17.6/hr | $22/hr |
| Manitoba โ | $16/hr | $16/hr | $22/hr |
| Saskatchewan โ | $15.35/hr | $15.35/hr | $22/hr |
| Alberta โ | $15/hr | $16.5/hr | $23.08/hr |
| British Columbia โ | $17.85/hr | $17.85/hr | $22/hr |
| Yukon โ | $17.94/hr | $17.94/hr | $20/hr |
| Northwest Territories โ | $16.7/hr | $18/hr | $21/hr |
| Nunavut โ | $19/hr | $19/hr | $24/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 65102
27 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:
- Cashiers (See 65100 Cashiers)View NOC 65100โ
- Material handlers (See 75101 Material handlers)View NOC 75101โ
- Other sales related occupations (See 65109 Other sales related occupations)View NOC 65109โ
- Retail sales supervisors (See 62010 Retail sales supervisors)View NOC 62010โ
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (See 64100 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers)View NOC 64100โ
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 65102 (Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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