NOC 72999: Other technical trades and related occupations
Workers in other trades occupations repair, service, install, calibrate or fabricate a variety of products. This unit group also includes commercial divers. They are employed by a wide range of establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72999
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 72999
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other technical trades and related 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
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 72999.
7384 continues as 72999 and part transferred 72423
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) | $21.63 | $34.72/hr | $47.85 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $19/hr | $36.15/hr | $65.71/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $21.52/hr | $30.36/hr | $43.99/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $22.81/hr | $31.62/hr | $39.89/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.5/hr | $28/hr | $34.9/hr |
| Ontario → | $21/hr | $30/hr | $42.79/hr |
| Manitoba → | $21.1/hr | $30.67/hr | $36.15/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $35.5/hr | $43.8/hr |
| British Columbia → | $26/hr | $37.32/hr | $50/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 usually required.
- Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program in a relevant trade, such as locksmith or saw fitter or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
- Trade certification for locksmiths is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Sawfiler/fitter and sawfitter trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Provincial trade certification or licensing may be required for other occupations in this unit group.
- Commercial divers must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4-02, Competency Standard for Diving Operations.
- Commercial divers require an Occupational Diver Certificate of Competency issued by the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) or qualification earned through a formal education program, training courses in diving or a combination of education and practical experience.
- Commercial divers require certification of competency and a diving medical examination from an approved hyperbaric physician.
- Commercial divers may require military or police diving experience.
- Commercial divers usually require a provincial blaster's licence for the setting and detonation of explosives.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72999
89 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:
- Automotive service technicians (See 7241 Automotive service technicians)
- Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (See 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)View NOC 72423→
- Other small engine and small equipment repairers (See 72429 Other small engine and small equipment repairers)View NOC 72429→
- Police diver (See 42100 Police officers (except commissioned))View NOC 42100→
- Welders and related machine operators (See 72106 Welders and related machine operators)View NOC 72106→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72999 (Other technical trades and related occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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