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NOC 73209: Other repairers and servicers

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

Other repairers and servicers repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.

Median Pay$25/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles108 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 73209

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.

108 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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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 73209

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other repairers 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

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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 73209.

Former NOC 74454-Digit Legacy
Other repairers and servicers
RC5 - Transfer

7445 continues as 73209 and part transferred to 22311

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)$17.25$25/hr$38.46
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$23/hr$38.75/hr
Prince Edward Island$19.98/hr$22.55/hr$25.31/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$24/hr$40/hr
New Brunswick$18/hr$22.45/hr$45.4/hr
Quebec$17.09/hr$25/hr$30/hr
Ontario$19/hr$25/hr$39/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$27/hr$40/hr
Saskatchewan$16/hr$25.38/hr$35.58/hr
Alberta$17/hr$21/hr$40/hr
British Columbia$17.85/hr$26/hr$38/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
$23.87/hr
$19.09 - $32.72
Ottawa
$23.61/hr
$18.93 - $32.81
Toronto
$22/hr
$19.38 - $37.61
Edmonton
$21/hr
$16.5 - $26
Vancouver
$25.86/hr
$19.69 - $40.58

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.
  • Completion of college or other courses relevant to a particular equipment or product repair or Completion of several months of on-the-job training is usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 73209

108 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:

bicycle repairercamera repairermeter repairerpiano repairerscale repairersewing machine servicer - domesticsporting goods repairervending machine repaireraccordion repaireradding machine repairerair compressor repairerairport equipment maintenance repairerarchery bow finisherarchery bow finisher - sporting goods manufacturingarchery bow repairerarchery bow repairer - sporting goods manufacturingautomobile wreckerautomotive dismantlerautomotive maintenance equipment servicerawning and tent repairerbeer-dispensing equipment repairerbicycle mechanicbilliard and bowling equipment installer-repairerbilliard cue weigherbilliard table repairerbilliard table servicerboat propeller repairerbow repairerbows repairer - stringed instrumentscamera repairman/womandictaphone repairerdictaphone servicerdomestic sewing machine mechanicdomestic sewing machine repairerelectric sign repairerelectric toy repairerfarebox repairerfire equipment repairerfire equipment servicerfire extinguisher repairergas meter repairergas meter servicergas meter testergolf club head adjustergolf club repairerguitar repairergyroscope repairergyroscope repairman/womanhand tool repairman/womanhydraulic unit repairerindustrial belt repairerinstrument salvage inspectorjuke box mechanicmachinery salvagermechanical meter repairermeter servicermusical instrument repairermusical instrument testermusical instrument tunerneon sign repairernet mendernet repairerorgan tunerOriental rug repairerparking meter repairerparking meter servicerpercussion instrument repairerphotofinishing equipment repairerpiano action adjusterpiano action regulatorpiano stringerpiano technicianpiano tone regulatorpiano tunerpiano tuner-technicianpipe organ tuner and repairerpipeline safety valve repairerpipeline valve repairerpneumatic tool repairerpneumatic tube repairerpneumatic unit tester and repairerpressure control calibratorrailway rolling stock air valve repairerrespirator servicer and fitterscaffold repairerscale mechanicservice technician - home health care equipmentsewing machine mechanic - domesticshaker repairersieve repairerski equipment repairerspeedometer repairersports equipment repairerspray gun repairersteam meter repairerstone saw setterstringed instrument repairersurveying and optical instrument repairersurveying and optical instrument techniciansurvival equipment repairertaximeter repairerthermostat repairertorque wrench calibratortranscribing machine servicervending machine mechanicviolin repairerwater meter repairerwind instrument repairer

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)View NOC 72014
  • Locksmith (See 72999 Other technical trades and related occupations)View NOC 72999

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 73209 (Other repairers and servicers)

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

Yes. Because NOC 73209 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, Other repairers and servicers was categorized under NOC 7445 (Other repairers and servicers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 73209 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 73209 is $23.87/hr in Montréal, $23.61/hr in Ottawa, $22/hr in Toronto, $21/hr in Edmonton, $25.86/hr in Vancouver.
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Last verified: September 2026