NOC 90011: Utilities managers
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
Official Main Duties for NOC 90011
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 90011
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Utilities managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
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
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 90011.
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) | $40.38 | $61/hr | $93.75 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $47.69/hr | $69.64/hr | $106.31/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $40.92/hr | $60.12/hr | $93.88/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $41.1/hr | $61.78/hr | $94.11/hr |
| Quebec → | $48/hr | $61.06/hr | $85.16/hr |
| Ontario → | $45/hr | $63.46/hr | $98.9/hr |
| Manitoba → | $37.39/hr | $55.29/hr | $68.81/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $51.28/hr | $72.12/hr | $95.77/hr |
| Alberta → | $35.94/hr | $50.48/hr | $96.15/hr |
| British Columbia → | $41.77/hr | $58.75/hr | $76.92/hr |
| Yukon → | $38.13/hr | $52.59/hr | $89.7/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $53.25/hr | $71.04/hr | $96.5/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in an appropriate discipline is required. For example, electrical engineering is required for managers of transmission lines, and water resource technology for water supply managers.
- Several years of experience as a supervisor in a related utilities operations department are required.
- A professional engineer certification is usually required for managers of utility operations involved in the transmission and distribution of electrical power, and natural gas and heating oil.
Official Job Titles for NOC 90011
53 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:
- Facility operation and maintenance managers (See 70012 Facility operation and maintenance managers)View NOC 70012→
- Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (See 00015 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities)View NOC 00015→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 90011 (Utilities managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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