NOC 72202: Power system electricians
Power system electricians install, maintain, test and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution system equipment and apparatus. They are employed by electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72202
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.
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.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 72202
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Power system electricians 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
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 72202.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $36.26 | $46.55/hr | $60 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $35.29/hr | $49.79/hr | $59.89/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $23.53/hr | $43.39/hr | $63.61/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $31.29/hr | $43.98/hr | $59.04/hr |
| Quebec → | $36.46/hr | $39.3/hr | $56.25/hr |
| Ontario → | $38/hr | $50.85/hr | $61.98/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25.5/hr | $41.83/hr | $49.64/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $38.66/hr | $49.37/hr | $59.02/hr |
| Alberta → | $33.03/hr | $51.64/hr | $69.92/hr |
| British Columbia → | $36.1/hr | $50.99/hr | $67.95/hr |
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Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
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.
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in electrical technology is usually required.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72202
14 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Electrical mechanics (See 72422 Electrical mechanics)View NOC 72422→
- Electrical power line and cable workers (See 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers)View NOC 72203→
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) (See 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system))View NOC 72200→
- Industrial electricians (See 72201 Industrial electricians)View NOC 72201→
- Power system electrician foreman/woman (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011→
- Power systems electricians supervisor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72202 (Power system electricians)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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