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NOC 94200: Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Motor vehicle assemblers assemble and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies, accessories and finished products to ensure proper performance and conformity to quality standards. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Median Pay$32.49/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles113 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 94200

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.

113 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 โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94200

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 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 94200.

Former NOC 95224-Digit Legacy
Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers
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)$21.89$32.49/hr$42.35
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$16.68/hr$22.71/hr$32.67/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$18.39/hr$19.4/hr$21.94/hr
Quebec โ†’$24/hr$25.07/hr$33/hr
Ontario โ†’$22/hr$33.06/hr$42.39/hr
Manitoba โ†’$16.4/hr$24.65/hr$31/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$17.74/hr$22.73/hr$23.58/hr
Alberta โ†’$18.09/hr$22.25/hr$28.13/hr
British Columbia โ†’$18.75/hr$23.67/hr$32.88/hr

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Skills required for occupations in this unit group are normally acquired through on-the-job training.

Official Job Titles for NOC 94200

113 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:

assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingauto assembly workerbody assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingcar assemblerchassis inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor fittermotor vehicle assemblersport utility vehicle (SUV) assemblertest driver - automobile assemblytransmission installervan assemblerassembler - automobile assemblyassembler-mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturingassembly quality upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturingauto parts assemblerautomobile accessories installerautomobile accessories installer and repairerautomobile assemblerautomobile assembly workerautomobile engine tester - automobile assemblyautomobile final inspector - automobile assemblyautomobile hood assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingautomobile inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingautomobile inspector and tester - motor vehicle manufacturingautomobile radio and accessories installer - motor vehicle manufacturingautomotive assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingautomotive electronic accessories installer and repairer - motor vehicle manufacturingautomotive engine quality control inspectorautomotive engine quality control inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingaxle assembler - automobile assemblybattery installer - motor vehicle manufacturingbody department technician - motor vehicle manufacturingbody frame inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingbody production operator - motor vehicle manufacturingbody-in-white inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingbrake assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingcar examiner - automobile assemblycar inspector - automobile assemblycar inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingchassis assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingchassis assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingcomposite technician - motor vehicle manufacturingconvertible top assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingcrankshaft assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor and deck lid adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor fitter - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor hanger - motor vehicle manufacturingdoor paneler - motor vehicle manufacturingelectrical quality assurance inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingelectrical test technician - motor vehicle manufacturingelectrical testing technician - motor vehicle manufacturingelectrical wirer - automotive assemblyengine block tester - motor vehicle manufacturingengine dress assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingengine inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingengine installer - motor vehicle manufacturingengine tester - automobile assemblyfinished assembled vehicle inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingfinishing department technician - motor vehicle manufacturingfitter and adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturingfloor inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingframe assembler - motor vehicle manufacturinggeneral repairer and adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturingheadlight adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturinghood fitter - motor vehicle manufacturingin-process assembly inspector - automobile assemblyinstrument cluster assembler - motor vehicle manufacturinginstrument panel assembler - automobile assemblyinstrument panel electrical tester - motor vehicle manufacturinginterior finishing assembler - automobile assemblyinterior trim assembler - automobile assemblyleaf spring assembler - motor vehicle manufacturinglight truck assembler - automobile assemblyline-up adjuster - motor vehicle manufacturingline-up man/woman - motor vehicle manufacturingmachine operator - motor vehicle manufacturingmechanical inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingmechanical quality assurance inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingmechanical test technician - motor vehicle manufacturingminivan assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingmotor and chassis inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingmotor installer - motor vehicle manufacturingmotor vehicle assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingmotor vehicle mechanical equipment inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingnew passenger car inspectornew passenger car preparer - motor vehicle manufacturingpaint department technician - motor vehicle manufacturingplastic and painted panels inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingproduction operator - motor vehicle manufacturingradiator inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingradiator installer - motor vehicle manufacturingroad and roll testerroad test mechanicroad test mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturingroll tester - motor vehicle manufacturingsealer operator - motor vehicle manufacturingseat assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingsmall parts assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingsoft top trimmer - motor vehicle manufacturingspring assembler - motor vehicle manufacturingsubassembler - motor vehicle manufacturingtransmission installer - motor vehicle manufacturingtransmission tester - motor vehicle manufacturingtrim and final production operator - motor vehicle manufacturingtrim and hardware inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingutility operator - motor vehicle manufacturingutility repairer - motor vehicle manufacturingvinyl roof installer - motor vehicle manufacturingwater leak examiner - motor vehicle manufacturingwater leak inspector - motor vehicle manufacturingwheel and tire installer - automobile assembly

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Automobile assembly painter (See 94213 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)View NOC 94213โ†’
  • Automotive mechanical repairer (See 72410 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)View NOC 72410โ†’
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (See 94204 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)View NOC 94204โ†’
  • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)View NOC 92020โ†’
  • Vehicle cleaner-coater (See 94213 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)View NOC 94213โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94200 (Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers)

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

NOC 94200 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 $32.49/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, Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers was categorized under NOC 9522 (Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 94200 under TEER 4.
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