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NOC 73200: Residential and commercial installers and servicers

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Residential and commercial installers and servicers install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.

Median Pay$26/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamTrades PriorityCategory draws
Official Titles135 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 73200

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.

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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 73200

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Residential and commercial installers and servicers is categorized under TEER 3. 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

Open Full NOC Converter Toolโ†’

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 73200.

Former NOC 74414-Digit Legacy
Residential and commercial installers and servicers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$18.65$26/hr$40
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$18/hr$23/hr$30/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$19/hr$25/hr$32.21/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$16.88/hr$22.5/hr$36/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$20/hr$27/hr$32/hr
Quebec โ†’$20/hr$25.75/hr$40/hr
Ontario โ†’$18/hr$25/hr$40/hr
Manitoba โ†’$17/hr$26/hr$32/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$18/hr$25/hr$31.5/hr
Alberta โ†’$18/hr$26.25/hr$44/hr
British Columbia โ†’$20/hr$30/hr$43.53/hr

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Some secondary school education is usually required.
  • On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required.
  • A driver's licence may be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 73200

135 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

aluminum window installereavestrough installerelectric appliance installerexterior cladderfence erectorhot tub installerirrigation technician - installation and maintenancekitchen cupboard and vanity installerrecreation structure erectorsiding installersign installerswimming pool installerwater conditioner servicerwater heater servicerwindow installerair treatment installeraluminum awning installeraluminum door and window installeraluminum door installeraluminum siding installerantenna installer - electronic equipmentautomatic door system installerautomatic door system installer and servicerautomatic door system servicerautomatic garage door installerawning erectorawning installerbasket weave fence erectorbathtub liner installerbillboard erectorchain link fence erectorcladdercommercial sign erectorcommercial sign installercountertop installercurtain installerdeck builderdeck installerdental equipment installer-servicerdishwasher installerdock builder-installerdoor installerdrapery hangerdrapery installerduct installerduct installer - constructionelectric household appliance installerelectric household appliance installer - residential and commercial equipmentelectric sign erectorelectrical appliance installerexterior trimmer - buildingfence builderfence installerfloor sanderfloor sander and finisherfloor sander and polishergarage door installerhot tub servicerhot water heater installerhousehold appliance installerindustrial door installerinterlocking paving stone installerinterlocking stone installerirrigation system installerkitchen cabinet installerkitchen unit installerlaboratory equipment installerlaboratory furnishings installerlightning cable installerlightning rod installerlouvred fence erectormajor electric household appliance installermajor electrical appliance installermetal fence erectormobile home equipment servicermobile home maintainermobile home repairermobile home servicerneon sign erectorneon sign installeroffice furniture installeroverhead door installerpatio builderpipe organ erectorpipe organ installerpool equipment installerpool service routeman/womanpool servicerrail fence builderrecreation equipment erectorrecreational equipment installerresidential door installerresidential room air conditioner installersatellite antenna installersatellite dish installerseptic system installerseptic tank installersiding applicatorsign erectorsnow fence erectorsolar heating equipment installersolar heating techniciansolar hot water system installersolar panel installerstair installerstructure seat installerswimming pool filter and heater installerswimming pool repairerswimming pool servicerswimming pool workertelevision antenna installertraffic light installertraffic signal installertravel trailer installer-servicervanity and kitchen cupboard installerVenetian blind installervinyl pool installerwater conditioner repairerwater heater installerwater softener installerwater softener repairerwater softener servicerwater softening system servicerwater-softening system installerwater-softening system repairerweather strip installerweather stripperwindow air conditioner installerwindow film installerwindow shade installerwire fence erectorwood siding applicatorwooden fence erectorwooden panel installerwooden window sash installer

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Appliance servicers and repairers (See 72421 Appliance servicers and repairers)View NOC 72421โ†’
  • Central air conditioner installer (See 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)View NOC 72402โ†’
  • Floor covering supervisor (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)View NOC 72014โ†’
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (See 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers)View NOC 72301โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 73200 is classified as TEER 3, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $26/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Residential and commercial installers and servicers was categorized under NOC 7441 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 73200 under TEER 3.
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Last verified: September 2026