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NOC 73201: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

General building maintenance workers perform tasks related to the general maintenance of buildings. They execute minor repair work, maintain equipment and installations and perform preventive inspection of systems relating to building mechanics. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.

Median Pay$25/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles16 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 73201

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16 official aliases
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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 — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 73201

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), General building maintenance workers and building superintendents 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

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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 73201.

Former NOC 67334-Digit Legacy
Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
RC4.1 - Breakdown

6733 expired and the denotations distributed among emerging items 65312 and 73201

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)$16.55$25/hr$38.46
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$22.12/hr$37/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$24/hr$29.91/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$24.04/hr$29.54/hr
New Brunswick$16/hr$20.67/hr$29/hr
Quebec$17/hr$25/hr$36.25/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$24/hr$39/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$23.19/hr$32.69/hr
Saskatchewan$16/hr$24.21/hr$33/hr
Alberta$23/hr$28/hr$42.25/hr
British Columbia$21/hr$29/hr$45/hr
Yukon$23.12/hr$33.98/hr$41.38/hr
Northwest Territories$21.88/hr$36.93/hr$47.72/hr
Nunavut$19.2/hr$35.23/hr$50.83/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$25/hr
$17 - $36.25
Ottawa
$25/hr
$18.4 - $34.51
Toronto
$24/hr
$17.6 - $40
Calgary
$28/hr
$24 - $41.51
Edmonton
$28/hr
$24 - $44.62
Vancouver
$28.85/hr
$22 - $45.68

Employment Requirements

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

  • Secondary school education is usually required.
  • Previous maintenance experience may be required.
  • A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents.

Official Job Titles for NOC 73201

16 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:

apartment building maintenance workerbuilding operator - maintenancebuilding superintendentairport maintenance workerapartment maintenance man/womanbuilding handyman/womanbuilding handypersonbuilding maintenance workerbuilding services workerfacility maintenance operatorfactory maintenance man/womanfactory maintenance workerhandyman/womanhandypersonmaintenance person - buildingplant maintenance worker

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (See 65312 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners)View NOC 65312
  • Other repairers and servicers (See 73209 Other repairers and servicers)View NOC 73209
  • Residential and commercial installers and servicers (See 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers)View NOC 73200

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 73201 (General building maintenance workers and building superintendents)

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

Yes. Because NOC 73201 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 $25/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, General building maintenance workers and building superintendents was categorized under NOC 6733 (Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 73201 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 73201 is $25/hr in Montréal, $25/hr in Ottawa, $24/hr in Toronto, $28/hr in Calgary, $28/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026