NOC 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies and urban transit systems. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72401
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 72401
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 72401.
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) | $23.87 | $37.12/hr | $55 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $23.87/hr | $39.63/hr | $55.85/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $19/hr | $28/hr | $38.46/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $20/hr | $31.26/hr | $41/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20/hr | $29/hr | $40.2/hr |
| Quebec → | $24/hr | $33/hr | $47/hr |
| Ontario → | $22/hr | $35/hr | $51.19/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23.75/hr | $35/hr | $48/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $22.5/hr | $37/hr | $51.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $23.5/hr | $42/hr | $65/hr |
| British Columbia → | $27/hr | $45/hr | $55.5/hr |
| Yukon → | $30.34/hr | $44.17/hr | $56.86/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $32.87/hr | $52.22/hr | $82.01/hr |
| Nunavut → | $36/hr | $53/hr | $55/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Heavy-duty equipment technician trade certification is compulsory in Quebec (only in the construction industry) and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Agricultural equipment technician trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy duty equipment technicians and agricultural equipment technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72401
56 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:
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (See 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics)View NOC 72400→
- Heavy equipment mechanics supervisor (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020→
- Motor vehicle diesel engine mechanic (See 72410 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)View NOC 72410→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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