NOC 75210: Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

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

Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.

Median Pay$27.64/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

Official Titles50 TitlesGovernment aliases

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Official Main Duties for NOC 75210

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 75210

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 5, 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 75210.

Former NOC 75334-Digit Legacy

Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

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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 / Territory	Low Wage	Median Wage	High Wage
Canada (National Average)	$20	$27.64/hr	$47.5
Newfoundland and Labrador →	$20.08/hr	$27/hr	$39/hr
Nova Scotia →	$19.49/hr	$27.67/hr	$38.99/hr
New Brunswick →	$18.11/hr	$26.46/hr	$37.12/hr
Quebec →	$21.93/hr	$27.75/hr	$37.65/hr
Ontario →	$19.9/hr	$27.59/hr	$36.22/hr
Alberta →	$21.49/hr	$26.35/hr	$30.34/hr
British Columbia →	$21/hr	$29.55/hr	$47.5/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 is provided.
Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate, issued by Transport Canada, is required for boat operators.
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training is required for boat operators and crew members.

Official Job Titles for NOC 75210

50 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:

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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

Deck officers, water transport (See 72602 Deck officers, water transport)View NOC 72602→
Water transport deck and engine room crew (See 74201 Water transport deck and engine room crew)View NOC 74201→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 75210 (Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations)

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

NOC 75210 is in TEER 5, 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 $27.64/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, Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations was categorized under NOC 7533 (Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 75210 under TEER 5.

Because TEER 5 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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Next Steps for NOC 75210

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026