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NOC 74203: Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers

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

Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and perform routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment. They are employed by automobile and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial establishments and construction, mining and logging companies.

Median Pay$20/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles33 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 74203

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.

33 official aliases
Checklist (8 official duties):Click each to toggle
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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 74203

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

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 74203.

Former NOC 75354-Digit Legacy
Other automotive mechanical 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)$16.55$20/hr$30
Newfoundland and Labrador$17/hr$18/hr$28.5/hr
Prince Edward Island$21.97/hr$21.62/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$17/hr$25.64/hr
New Brunswick$16.5/hr$20/hr$25/hr
Quebec$17/hr$21.43/hr$27.25/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$19.5/hr$27/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$20/hr$28/hr
Saskatchewan$16/hr$18/hr$24.23/hr
Alberta$17/hr$21/hr$40.87/hr
British Columbia$18/hr$21/hr$36/hr
Yukon$19.39/hr$27.1/hr$34.45/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
$21.43/hr
$17 - $27.25
Ottawa
$20/hr
$17.6 - $28
Toronto
$19.63/hr
$17.6 - $28.8
Calgary
$21/hr
$17 - $40.87
Edmonton
$21.44/hr
$17.31 - $38.02
Vancouver
$23/hr
$17.85 - $46.15

Employment Requirements

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

  • Some secondary school is usually required.
  • Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 74203

33 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:

crane greaserheavy equipment servicer (except mechanic)muffler installerradiator installer - auto repair serviceshock absorber installerspring installertire repairerautomobile lubricatorautomotive radiator installerautomotive shock absorber installercaterpillar servicer (except mechanic)crane and dragline oiler and greasercrane oilercrawler track servicerdragline oilerelectric golf cart servicer (except mechanic)electric truck servicer (except mechanic)excavator oilergreaserheavy equipment greaserheavy equipment service truck driverheavy truck greaserheavy truck oilerhostler - transit systemloading shovel oilerlubrication technician - automotive service and repairoil changer - motor vehicle serviceoiler - automotive servicepipeline equipment servicerpipeline service truck drivershovel oilerstripping shovel oilertire changer - automotive service

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, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (See 72410 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)View NOC 72410
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (See 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics)View NOC 72401

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 74203 (Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers)

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

NOC 74203 is in TEER 4, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $20/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, Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers was categorized under NOC 7535 (Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 74203 under TEER 4.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 74203 is $21.43/hr in Montréal, $20/hr in Ottawa, $19.63/hr in Toronto, $21/hr in Calgary, $21.44/hr in Edmonton.
Because TEER 4 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026