NOC 72204: Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers install, repair and maintain telecommunication lines and cables, cable television transmission and distribution systems and associated hardware. They are employed by cable television, telephone and other telecommunications service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72204
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 72204
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 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 72204.
7245 continues as 72204 and includes part of the denotation of the expired item 7247
7247 expired and part proceeds between 72204 and 72205
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) | $23 | $36/hr | $43 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $23.41/hr | $33.48/hr | $37.88/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $20/hr | $32/hr | $43.59/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20/hr | $32/hr | $43.51/hr |
| Quebec → | $24.13/hr | $33.87/hr | $44.44/hr |
| Ontario → | $23/hr | $36/hr | $38/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22.5/hr | $28/hr | $41.67/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $22/hr | $30/hr | $40.9/hr |
| Alberta → | $23/hr | $38/hr | $55/hr |
| British Columbia → | $27.97/hr | $39.32/hr | $45.41/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
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 required.
- For telecommunication line and cable installers and repairers, completion of a four-year telecommunications line and cable apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some industry- related or other specialized courses or completion of a two-year college program in electronics is usually required.
- For cable television maintenance technicians, completion of a college program in electronics or a combination of college, correspondence or industry courses related to electronics and electrical systems and on-the-job training or completion of a four-year cable television technician apprenticeship program is required.
- Trade certification for network cabling specialists is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72204
46 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:
- Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)View NOC 72011→
- Electrical power line and cable workers (See 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers)View NOC 72203→
- Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (See 72205 Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians)View NOC 72205→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72204 (Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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