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NOC 65102: Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

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.

Median Pay$16.55/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles27 TitlesGovernment aliases
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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.

27 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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.

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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

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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 65102.

Former NOC 66224-Digit Legacy
Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
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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)$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 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:

bag clerkfulfillment associategrocery clerkgrocery packerprice clerk - retailproduce clerkshelf stocker - retailsupermarket clerkbaggerbakery assistant - food storefloor clerk - retailfloor clerk - supermarketgarment price markerhand packer - food storemeat cutter helper - supermarketmeat department assistant - supermarketmeat wrapper - grocery storeorder pickerpackerprice checker - grocery storeprice marker - supermarketretail shelf stockershelf stocker - supermarketstock clerk - retailstock handler - food storestockroom clerk - retailsupermarket produce clerk

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

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.

NOC 65102 is in TEER 5, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $16.55/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, Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers was categorized under NOC 6622 (Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 65102 under TEER 5.
Because TEER 5 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
Next Steps for NOC 65102

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Last verified: September 2026