NOC 65310: Light duty cleaners
Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals. Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.
Official Main Duties for NOC 65310
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 65310
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Light duty cleaners 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 65310.
4412 continues as 44101 and part transferred to 65310
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) | $15.5 | $19.74/hr | $25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $19/hr | $22.63/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $18/hr | $23/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $17.05/hr | $20.03/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $17.5/hr | $22/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.1/hr | $20.47/hr | $25/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $19/hr | $25.89/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $17/hr | $23/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $18/hr | $21.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $15/hr | $18.2/hr | $23.08/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.85/hr | $20/hr | $26/hr |
| Yukon → | $18.08/hr | $24.64/hr | $33.21/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $16.7/hr | $21/hr | $26/hr |
| Nunavut → | $19/hr | $23/hr | $35/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
Official Job Titles for NOC 65310
47 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:
- Cleaning supervisors (See 62024 Cleaning supervisors)View NOC 62024→
- Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (See 65312 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners)View NOC 65312→
- Specialized cleaners (See 65311 Specialized cleaners)View NOC 65311→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 65310 (Light duty cleaners)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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