NOC 74204: Utility maintenance workers
Utility maintenance workers locate, repair, install and perform maintenance work to various equipment and facilities, such as water filtration and distribution plants, waste water treatment plants and power plants. They may also work on exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal public works departments, private contractors under contract with government public works departments and gas distribution companies.
Official Main Duties for NOC 74204
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 74204
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Utility maintenance workers 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
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 74204.
7522 continues as 74205 and part transferred to 74204
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) | $23 | $34/hr | $48.08 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $20/hr | $30.14/hr | $36/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $20/hr | $30.14/hr | $36/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17/hr | $30/hr | $30.2/hr |
| Quebec → | $24.16/hr | $30.95/hr | $42.51/hr |
| Ontario → | $25/hr | $36.06/hr | $43/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22/hr | $27/hr | $40/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $19.04/hr | $26.68/hr | $36.82/hr |
| Alberta → | $22/hr | $36.19/hr | $61.79/hr |
| British Columbia → | $31.8/hr | $36.21/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 may be required.
- Several years of experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Drinking water certification is required in Quebec and Ontario for waterworks maintenance workers.
Official Job Titles for NOC 74204
38 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:
- Gas fitters (See 72302 Gas fitters)View NOC 72302→
- Localiser - linguistic (See 51114 Translators, terminologists and interpreters)View NOC 51114→
- Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (See 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities)View NOC 92011→
- Water and waste treatment plant operators (See 92101 Water and waste treatment plant operators)View NOC 92101→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 74204 (Utility maintenance workers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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