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NOC 70011: Home building and renovation managers

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

Home building managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Home renovation managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the renovation of existing residential homes.

Median Pay$46800/yrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles15 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 70011

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.

15 official aliases
Checklist (9 official duties):Click each to toggle
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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 — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Minimum Needed6 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 70011

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Home building and renovation managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.

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 70011.

Former NOC 07124-Digit Legacy
Home building and renovation managers
VC1 - Code Change
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)$32867$46800/yr$107000
Newfoundland and Labrador$59600/yr
Prince Edward Island$38800/yr
Nova Scotia$35128/yr$44400/yr$82000/yr
New Brunswick$47200/yr
Quebec$33109/yr$38000/yr$85000/yr
Ontario$37561/yr$43200/yr$109000/yr
Manitoba$34810/yr$46800/yr$98000/yr
Saskatchewan$34747/yr$41600/yr$84000/yr
Alberta$32867/yr$60400/yr$121000/yr
British Columbia$37929/yr$52000/yr$108000/yr
Yukon$60000/yr

🏙️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
$50400/yr
Prevailing rate
Ottawa
$47200/yr
$37561 - $120000
Toronto
$38800/yr
$37561 - $107000
Calgary
$62400/yr
$32867 - $133000
Edmonton
$65000/yr
$32867 - $118000
Vancouver
$49200/yr
$37929 - $108000

Employment Requirements

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

  • Extensive experience in the home construction industry, including experience as a general supervisor, is usually required for self-employment as a home builder or a home renovator.
  • Leading in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification may be an asset in bidding on and obtaining building and renovation projects.

Official Job Titles for NOC 70011

15 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:

home builderhome renovation contractorhome renovatorrenovation contractorresidential homes contractorbuilderbuilder - renovationbuilder - residentialhome building contractorhousing rehabilitation specialist - builderhousing renovatorlow-rise residential home builderrehabilitation and renovation specialistresidential home builderresidential renovation contractor

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Construction managers (See 70010 Construction managers)View NOC 70010
  • Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (See 00015 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities)View NOC 00015

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 70011 (Home building and renovation managers)

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

Yes. Because NOC 70011 is classified as TEER 0, 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 $46800/yr (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, Home building and renovation managers was categorized under NOC 0712 (Home building and renovation managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 70011 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 70011 is $50400/yr in Montréal, $47200/yr in Ottawa, $38800/yr in Toronto, $62400/yr in Calgary, $65000/yr in Edmonton.
Next Steps for NOC 70011

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Last verified: September 2026