NOC 94203: Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers
Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors of industrial electrical motors and transformers assemble, fabricate, fit, wire and inspect heavy-duty industrial electrical equipment. They are employed by manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment.
Official Main Duties for NOC 94203
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 94203
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 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 94203.
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) | $18 | $22.7/hr | $38 |
| Quebec → | $19/hr | $21.05/hr | $38.61/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $24.7/hr | $30.77/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $20/hr | $22.93/hr |
| Alberta → | $20/hr | $24/hr | $42.15/hr |
| British Columbia → | $23.79/hr | $29.7/hr | $36.06/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.
- College courses in electricity or electro-technology may be required.
- Several years of on-the-job training are usually provided.
- Set-up persons, inspectors and leadhands in this unit group may require experience as an assembler, fitter or wirer in the same company.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94203
121 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:
- Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (See 94202 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)View NOC 94202→
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (See 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)View NOC 22310→
- Electrical mechanics (See 72422 Electrical mechanics)View NOC 72422→
- Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing (See 92021 Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing)View NOC 92021→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94203 (Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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