NOC 72422: Electrical mechanics
Electrical mechanics maintain, test, rebuild and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. They are employed by independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72422
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 72422
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Electrical 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 72422.
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) | $24 | $31/hr | $43 |
| Nova Scotia → | $28.24/hr | $33.83/hr | $50.82/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $24.71/hr | $34.96/hr | $41.41/hr |
| Quebec → | $24/hr | $30.75/hr | $40/hr |
| Ontario → | $21.64/hr | $37.5/hr | $45/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22.53/hr | $30.97/hr | $50.34/hr |
| Alberta → | $29.08/hr | $43.76/hr | $57.05/hr |
| British Columbia → | $30.53/hr | $41.38/hr | $53.68/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 and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in electrical mechanics is usually required for trade certification.
- Trade certification as an electric motor system technician is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon and Nunavut.
- Electrical motor and equipment repairer - winding trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
- Electrical motor system technician (electrical utility) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified electric motor system technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72422
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:
- Aircraft electrical mechanic (See 22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)View NOC 22313→
- Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (See 94203 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers)View NOC 94203→
- Electromechanical technicians foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020→
- Industrial electricians (See 72201 Industrial electricians)View NOC 72201→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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