NOC 2021 Classification Standard45 Occupations

TEER 5 Occupations in Canada: Requirements & PR Pathways (2026)

Jobs with no formal education or training requirements.

Express Entry Status⚠ Regional PNP & Pilot Streams Only

Minimum EducationNo formal schooling needed.

Typical ExperienceShort work demonstration provided by employer.

Education Standards

TEER 5 Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

TEER 5 encompasses entry-level and labour occupations that have no formal educational requirements. Demonstration of job duties or brief on-the-job training provided by the employer is standard.

CRS Scoring Impact

How TEER 5 Work Experience Affects Your Express Entry CRS Score

TEER 5 experience does not qualify for Express Entry points. It is utilized primarily under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) with LMIA work permits and provincial pilot pathways.

Entry-Level & Pilot Programs

Entry-Level PR Pathways: Regional Pilots, AFIP & Provincial Streams

Labour and entry-level positions can transition to PR through employer-supported provincial programs:

Rule 01

Provincial Semi-Skilled Streams (Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC, Manitoba)

Provinces with critical service and labour shortages operate specialized streams for TEER 5 workers on temporary work permits. Programs like the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream, BC PNP Entry-Level/Semi-Skilled, and Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit stream accept cleaners, food counter attendants, and processing labourers with CLB 4 language scores.

Rule 02

Rural and Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP)

Designated smaller communities across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC operate community recommendation pathways accepting workers in local shortage occupations with accessible credential requirements.

Rule 03

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot (AFIP)

Provides a direct path to Permanent Residency for year-round agricultural workers in meat processing, greenhouse harvesting, and livestock operations who have 1 year of Canadian non-seasonal work experience.

PR Program Eligibility

Immigration Pathways for TEER 5 Occupations

Transition to Permanent Residency is achieved through employer-supported regional programs, such as the Agri-Food Pilot (AFIP), Rural & Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP), and dedicated provincial semi-skilled streams in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

✓ Provincial Semi-Skilled Streams✓ Agri-Food Immigration Pilot (AFIP)✓ Rural & Community Pilots

All TEER 5 Occupations (45)

Search by code or title to check official duties, regional salaries, and target streams.

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NOC Code	Occupation Title	Category	Median Pay	Check Duties
NOC 45100	Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations	General Stream	$20/hr	View Duties →
NOC 55109	Other performers	General Stream	$28.48/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65100	Cashiers	General Stream	$16/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65101	Service station attendants	General Stream	$16/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65102	Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers	General Stream	$16.55/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65109	Other sales related occupations	General Stream	$19/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65200	Food and beverage servers	General Stream	$18.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65201	Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations	General Stream	$16.55/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65202	Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale	General Stream	$19.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65210	Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services	General Stream	$20.8/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65211	Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport	General Stream	$17.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65220	Pet groomers and animal care workers	General Stream	$18/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65229	Other support occupations in personal services	General Stream	$32867/yr	View Duties →
NOC 65310	Light duty cleaners	General Stream	$19.74/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65311	Specialized cleaners	General Stream	$19.23/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65312	Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners	General Stream	$21.27/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65320	Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations	General Stream	$19.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 65329	Other service support occupations	General Stream	$17.5/hr	View Duties →
NOC 75100	Longshore workers	General Stream	$32.81/hr	View Duties →
NOC 75101	Material handlers	General Stream	$22/hr	View Duties →

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TEER 5 FAQ

TEER 5 Immigration FAQ

Common questions about TEER 5 education, work experience, and Canadian PR rules.

Yes. While TEER 5 jobs are ineligible for direct Express Entry and the Atlantic Immigration Program (which is statutorily capped at TEER 4), workers in food service, hospitality, and agriculture frequently secure PR through dedicated provincial streams (like the Alberta Tourism & Hospitality Stream or Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit stream) or the Agri-Food Pilot.

You typically need a permanent full-time job offer from an eligible Canadian employer, a valid work permit, 6 to 12 months of local work experience with that employer, and a minimum language score of CLB 4.

While the job itself requires no formal education, most provincial immigration programs require applicants to have completed at least a high school diploma (verified with an ECA).

Securing employment under a closed LMIA work permit in a province with active semi-skilled streams (like Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba) or working year-round under the Agri-Food Pilot offers the most reliable route to Permanent Residency.

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