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NOC 72014: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

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

Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Bricklayers and Insulators (7232), Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers (7310), Roofers, Glaziers, Painters, decorators and floor covering installers (7311) and Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers (7320). They are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed. This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.

Median Pay$37.5/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamTrades PriorityCategory draws
Official Titles141 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 72014

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.

141 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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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 72014

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 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

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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 72014.

Former NOC 72054-Digit Legacy
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
VC1 - Code Change
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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)$26$37.5/hr$50
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$25/hr$39.5/hr$72.12/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$23/hr$35/hr$46.15/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$21/hr$32/hr$46.15/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$23/hr$35/hr$45/hr
Quebec โ†’$30.34/hr$40.38/hr$55/hr
Ontario โ†’$25/hr$37.5/hr$49.5/hr
Manitoba โ†’$25.16/hr$34.62/hr$45/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$25/hr$34/hr$45/hr
Alberta โ†’$26.5/hr$36.92/hr$55/hr
British Columbia โ†’$21.63/hr$37.5/hr$47/hr

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required.
  • Journeyman/woman trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

Official Job Titles for NOC 72014

141 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:

bicycle repair shop supervisorbricklaying contractorcement finishing contractorglaziers foreman/womaninsulators foreman/womanpainters and decorators supervisorpainting contractorpest control supervisorplasterer foreman/womanroofing contractortilesetters supervisorasphalt roofers foreman/womanasphalt roofing contractorasphalt roofing foreman/womanboiler and pipe insulation specialists foreman/womanboiler and pipe insulators foreman/womanbrick and stone masons foreman/womanbrick masonry contractorbricklayer foreman/womanbricklayer supervisorbricklayer-contractorbricklaying and masonry contractorbridge painters foreman/womanbuilding insulation material installation foreman/womanbuilding insulation specialists foreman/womanbuilding insulation supervisorbuilding insulators foreman/womanbuilding maintenance supervisorcamera repair shop supervisorcement finisher foreman/womancement smoother foreman/womanconcrete and cement finishers foreman/womanconcrete and cement finishing contractorconcrete finishers foreman/womanconcrete finishing foreman/womanconstruction painters foreman/womanconstruction painters supervisorcontractor-floor coverercontractor-glaziercontractor-plasterercontractor-roofer (except metal roofs)customer service supervisor - housing constructiondecorating contractordecorating foreman/woman - constructiondecorators foreman/womandrywall application contractordrywall applicators foreman/womandrywall contractordrywall installer supervisordrywaller-contractoreavestrough contractoreavestrough installation contractorexterminating service supervisorfence contractorfibre glass insulation specialists foreman/womanfibre insulation foreman/womanfibre insulators foreman/womanfireproofing plasterers foreman/womanfireproofing plastering foreman/womanfloor and wall covering installers foreman/womanfloor coverer-contractorfloor covering contractorfloor covering foreman/womanfloor covering supervisorfoam insulation foreman/womanfoam insulators foreman/womanglass installation and repair contractorglass installation foreman/womanglass installers foreman/womanglazier supervisorglazier-contractorglazing contractorglazing supervisorgreenhouse installers foreman/womanhot water heater installation contractorhothouse installers foreman/womaninsulating contractorinsulation contractorinsulation foreman/womaninsulation specialists foreman/womaninsulation supervisorinterlocking paving stone contractorlatherer supervisorlathers foreman/womanlathers supervisormarble and terrazzo contractor-settermarble and terrazzo setter-contractormarble and terrazzo setting contractormarble setters foreman/womanmarble setting foreman/womanpainter foreman/woman - constructionpainters and decorators foreman/womanpainting and wallpapering contractorpainting supervisor - constructionpaperhangers foreman/womanpaperhanging contractorpaperhanging foreman/womanpest control branch supervisorpest control division supervisorplasterer-contractorplastering and drywall application contractorplastering and drywalling contractorplastering contractorplastering supervisorpool and patio contractorrace track maintenance superintendentrefractory bricklayer foreman/womanrefrigeration and air conditioning equipment insulators foreman/womanroof shinglers supervisorroof shingling supervisorroofer-contractor (except metal roofs)roofers (except sheet metal roofs) foreman/womanroofers and shinglers supervisorroofers foreman/womanroofing contractor (except sheet metal roofs)roofing supervisorseptic system contractorshingle roofing contractorsiding contractorstain glass installers foreman/womanstained glass glaziers foreman/womanstonemason foreman/womanstonemasonry contractorstucco plasterers foreman/womansupervisor bricklayingsupervisor cement finishingswimming pool contractorswimming pool installation contractorterrazzo finishing contractorterrazzo polisher-contractorterrazzo polishing contractorterrazzo setters foreman/womantile and marble contractortile, terrazzo and marble setting contractortilesetters foreman/womantilesetting contractortilesetting supervisorwaterproofers foreman/womanwaterproofing foreman/womanwood shingle roofers foreman/womanwood shingle roofing 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:

  • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (See 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades)View NOC 72013โ†’
  • Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (See 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades)View NOC 72012โ†’
  • Electrical contractor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011โ†’
  • Electricians supervisor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011โ†’
  • Ironwork contractor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)View NOC 72010โ†’
  • Ironwork supervisor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)View NOC 72010โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)

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

Yes. Because NOC 72014 is classified as TEER 2, 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 $37.5/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, Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers was categorized under NOC 7205 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 72014 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026