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NOC 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

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

Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.

Median Pay$40/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamTrades PriorityCategory draws
Official Titles156 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 72020

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.

156 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 72020

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 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 72020.

Former NOC 73014-Digit Legacy
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
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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)$25$40/hr$60
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$23.75/hr$35.59/hr$51/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$24/hr$36.45/hr$38/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$25/hr$36.75/hr$51/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$26/hr$35/hr$55/hr
Quebec โ†’$25.98/hr$38/hr$55/hr
Ontario โ†’$22/hr$38.46/hr$57.69/hr
Manitoba โ†’$23/hr$40/hr$55.29/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$28/hr$40/hr$57.69/hr
Alberta โ†’$30/hr$43/hr$65/hr
British Columbia โ†’$27.59/hr$45/hr$62.5/hr
Yukon โ†’$29.17/hr$41.76/hr$49.13/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 as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are usually required.
  • Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 72020

156 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:

air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/womanaircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisoraircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/womanappliance repair shop supervisorelectrical mechanics foreman/womanheating systems contractorheating systems mechanics foreman/womanheavy machinery assembly foreman/womanindustrial mechanics supervisormotor vehicle repair shop supervisorprinting machine repairers foreman/womanrailway car repairer foreman/womanrailway equipment maintenance inspectors foreman/womansmall-engine repair shop foreman/womantextile machine mechanics foreman/womanair conditioning and refrigeration contractorair conditioning and refrigeration foreman/womanair conditioning contractorair conditioning mechanics foreman/womanaircraft engine assemblers foreman/womanaircraft engine assembly foreman/womanaircraft engine fitters foreman/womanaircraft engine overhaul foreman/womanaircraft engine repair foreman/womanaircraft hydraulics repair shop foreman/womanaircraft maintenance chiefaircraft maintenance engineer (AME) chiefaircraft maintenance mechanics foreman/woman - aircraft mechanical systemsaircraft maintenance service supervisoraircraft maintenance supervisor - aircraft mechanical systemsaircraft mechanical systems maintenance service supervisoraircraft mechanical systems maintenance supervisoraircraft mechanical systems mechanics foreman/womanaircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman - mechanical systemsaircraft mechanics and repairers foreman/woman - mechanical systemsaircraft mechanics foreman/womanaircraft propeller repair foreman/womanaircraft servicing foreman/womanaircraft servicing supervisorappliance repair contractorappliance repair shop foreman/womanassembly mechanics foreman/womanautomobile mechanics foreman/womanautomotive body repair foreman/womanautomotive body repair shop supervisorautomotive body shop foreman/womanautomotive body shop supervisorautomotive engine repair foreman/womanautomotive repair and service shop supervisorautomotive service mechanics foreman/womanautomotive service mechanics supervisorautomotive testing shop supervisorboat engine repair foreman/womanbody shop foreman/womanbody shop supervisorbus and truck repair foreman/womancarhouse supervisor - railway transportationchief aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)crew chief - aircraft maintenanceelectric motor repair foreman/womanelectric motor shop foreman/womanelectrical appliance repair shop supervisorelectromechanical foreman/womanelectromechanical technicians foreman/womanelevator construction foreman/womanelevator constructors foreman/womanelevator mechanic foreman/womanelevators maintenance service supervisorengine overhaul foreman/womanfarm equipment repair foreman/womanfurnace installers foreman/womangarage supervisorground crew foreman/woman - aircraft maintenanceheating and air conditioning contractorheating and air conditioning systems contractorheating system installation and repair contractorheating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanics foreman/womanheavy agricultural machinery assembly foreman/womanheavy construction equipment assembly foreman/womanheavy equipment assembly foreman/womanheavy equipment mechanic foreman/womanheavy equipment mechanics supervisorheavy farm equipment assembly foreman/womanhelicopter maintenance foreman/woman - mechanical systemshousehold appliance repair shop foreman/womanhydraulic unit repair shop foreman/womanindustrial machinery assembly foreman/womanindustrial machinery manufacturing foreman/womanindustrial machinery mechanics foreman/womanindustrial mechanics foreman/womanindustrial, farm and construction machinery mechanics and repairers foreman/womanlocomotive erecting shop foreman/womanlocomotive inspectors foreman/womanmachine builders foreman/womanmachine fitters foreman/womanmachine fitters supervisormachine maintenance foreman/woman - manufacturingmachinery assembly foreman/womanmachinery manufacturing foreman/womanmanufacturing machinery assembly foreman/womanmarine service foreman/woman - engine repairmechanical equipment repair inspection foreman/womanmechanical equipment repair inspectors foreman/womanmechanical inspectors foreman/womanmechanical maintenance foreman/woman - utilitiesmechanical maintenance supervisormechanical maintenance supervisor - manufacturingmechanics foreman/womanmetal and woodworking machinery manufacturing foreman/womanmeter repair shop foreman/womanmillwright foreman/womanmotor vehicle body repairers foreman/womanmotor vehicle engine repair foreman/womanmotor vehicle mechanics and repairers foreman/womanmotor vehicle mechanics foreman/womanmotor vehicle mechanics supervisormotor vehicle repair shop foreman/womanmotorcycle mechanics foreman/womanoffice machine repairers foreman/womanoil burner installation foreman/womanoil burner mechanics foreman/womanprinter repairers foreman/womanprinting machine mechanics foreman/womanprinting machine repair foreman/womanprinting press and machine mechanics foreman/womanprocessing and packaging equipment maintenance foreman/womanprocessing and packaging equipment maintenance supervisorproduction equipment maintenance mechanic supervisorproduction machinery maintenance foreman/womanproduction machinery maintenance mechanic supervisorproduction machinery maintenance mechanics foreman/womanpropeller repair foreman/womanrail transport equipment repair foreman/womanrail transport equipment repairers foreman/womanrailway car inspection foreman/womanrailway car inspectors foreman/womanrailway car maintenance foreman/womanrailway car maintenance supervisorrailway car repair foreman/womanrailway car repairer supervisorrailway equipment department supervisorrailway rolling stock assembly foreman/womanrailway rolling stock manufacturing foreman/womanrefrigeration contractorrefrigeration foreman/womanrefrigeration mechanics foreman/womanroundhouse foreman/woman - railwaysmall engine repair foreman/womansmall-engine repair shop supervisorsmall-equipment repair shop supervisorsmall-machines repair shop supervisortextile machine mechanics supervisortextile machinery assembly foreman/womantransformer repair shop foreman/womanturbine assembly foreman/womanwheel shop foreman/woman - railway equipment

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Industrial electricians foreman/woman (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72020 (Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)

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

Yes. Because NOC 72020 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 $40/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, mechanic trades was categorized under NOC 7301 (Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 72020 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026