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NOC 72025: Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations

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

Supervisors in mail and message distribution supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Postal services representatives (64401), Letter carriers (74101), Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (74100) and Couriers and messengers (74102). They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations.

Median Pay$31.86/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamTrades PriorityCategory draws
Official Titles14 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 72025

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.

14 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 72025

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations 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 72025.

Former NOC 12144-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
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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)$21$31.86/hr$40.38
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$19.86/hr$27.5/hr$30.26/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$21.28/hr$32.86/hr$38.82/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$20/hr$30.09/hr$33.26/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$20/hr$29/hr$50.48/hr
Quebec โ†’$24/hr$32/hr$38.12/hr
Ontario โ†’$22/hr$32.21/hr$41.03/hr
Manitoba โ†’$22/hr$30/hr$38.76/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$20/hr$31/hr$33/hr
Alberta โ†’$26/hr$33.2/hr$37.98/hr
British Columbia โ†’$21.65/hr$34.03/hr$47/hr
Yukon โ†’$19.14/hr$29.23/hr$59.57/hr

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required.
  • Physical fitness may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

Official Job Titles for NOC 72025

14 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:

courier service supervisorletter carriers supervisormail and postal clerks supervisormail room supervisormessenger service supervisorpostal station supervisorpostmaster/mistressassistant postmaster/mistressmail carriers supervisormail clerks supervisormail facilities senior administratorpostal clerks supervisorpostal station employees supervisorpostal workers supervisor

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Postal and courier services managers (See 70021 Postal and courier services managers)View NOC 70021โ†’
  • Shipping and receiving supervisor (See 12013 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)View NOC 12013โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72025 (Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations)

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

Yes. Because NOC 72025 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 $31.86/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, mail and message distribution occupations was categorized under NOC 1214 (Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 72025 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026