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NOC 72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

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

Supervisors of motor transport and other ground transit operators supervise and coordinate activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This unit group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They are employed by motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.

Median Pay$33/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamTrades PriorityCategory draws
Official Titles41 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 72024

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.

41 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 72024

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators 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 72024.

Former NOC 73054-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
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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)$21$33/hr$52.5
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$22.16/hr$28.29/hr$39.52/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$22.73/hr$27.49/hr$43/hr
Quebec โ†’$20/hr$30/hr$40/hr
Ontario โ†’$23.08/hr$35.58/hr$55/hr
Manitoba โ†’$18/hr$26/hr$44.5/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$20/hr$32/hr$48.08/hr
Alberta โ†’$20.77/hr$37.16/hr$72.12/hr
British Columbia โ†’$21.11/hr$35/hr$53.85/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 driver or operator of motor transport or ground transit equipment are usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 72024

41 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:

bus dispatcherbus inspectorlight rail transit (LRT) operators supervisorschool bus drivers supervisorsubway operators supervisorsubway traffic controllertransit mobile inspectortruck drivers foreman/womanurban transit system foreman/womanbus drivers supervisorbus inspector-dispatcherchauffeurs and taxi drivers supervisorchauffeurs supervisordelivery drivers foreman/womandelivery drivers supervisorground transit inspector - public transitlight rail transit (LRT) operators foreman/womanLRT (light rail transit) operators foreman/womanLRT (light rail transit) operators supervisormobile canteen service supervisormotor transport route foreman/womanmoving van drivers supervisorstreet railway and subway operators supervisorstreet railway operators supervisorstreetcar and subway operators supervisorstreetcar operators supervisorsubway and street railway operators supervisorsubway and streetcar operators supervisorsubway controllersubway operators foreman/womansubway system traffic controllertaxi and chauffeurs supervisortaxi driver and private chauffeur supervisorterminal supervisor - motor transporttraffic inspector - public transit systemtraffic supervisor - motor transporttransit system inspectortruck drivers supervisortruck driver-supervisortruck fleet foreman/womantrucking contractor

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72024 (Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators)

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

Yes. Because NOC 72024 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 $33/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, Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators was categorized under NOC 7305 (Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 72024 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026