NOC 2021 · 22231 · TEER 2
NOC 22231: Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks and weighing and measuring devices such as scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They are employed by government agencies and in the private sector.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$36.10 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 22231 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 22231 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 22231 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Motor vehicles defects investigators
- Conduct motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests and defect-related accident investigations
- Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects
- Recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures and vehicle safety standards.
- Railway accident investigation officers
- Collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes
- Inspect and evaluate railway property, structures, rolling stock, signals, track structure and train handling characteristics to ensure compliance to operating standards.
- Airworthiness inspectors
- Conduct initial and regular inspections of establishments and individuals holding or applying for air carrier operating certificates and establishments engaged in aircraft maintenance, repair or modification
- Inspect aircraft, advise of any deficiencies and detain aircraft suspected of being unairworthy or unsafe.
- Inspectors, weights and measures
- Conduct inspections and tests of a variety of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring devices and systems
- Prepare draft investigative reports of findings
- Recommend corrective or enforcement action.
- Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors
- Conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and to recommend improvements and corrective action.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- air carrier maintenance inspector
- air transport inspector
- airworthiness inspector
- electricity and gas meter inspector
- elevator inspector
- engineering inspector
- engineering regulatory officer
- insurance loss prevention inspector
- marine damage surveyor
- motor vehicle defects investigator
- railway accident investigation officer
- weights and measures inspector
All 41 job titles in NOC 22231
- air carrier maintenance inspector
- air transport inspector
- airworthiness inspector
- ammunition safety inspector
- boiler and machinery inspector
- boiler inspector
- broadcast interference inspector
- cargo surveyor
- consumer affairs inspector
- crane inspector
- electricity and gas meter inspector
- elevator inspector
- engineering department inspector
- engineering department inspector - local government
- engineering inspector
- engineering regulatory officer
- escalator inspector
- flight operations inspector
- freight car inspector
- insurance loss prevention inspector
- lifting gear inspector
- loss prevention inspector - insurance
- marine cargo surveyor
- marine damage surveyor
- marine surveyor
- measurement specialist - oil and gas
- measurement technician - oil and gas inspection
- motor transportation inspector
- motor transportation regulations officer
- motor vehicle defects investigator
- motor vehicle inspector
- pipeline equipment inspector
- pipeline inspector
- quality assurance officer
- radio interference investigator
- railway accident investigation officer
- railway inspector
- road safety inspector
- ship inspector
- tensile strength inspector
- weights and measures inspector
Requirements
Employment requirements
- University degree or college diploma in an appropriate engineering field or Trade qualifications and extensive related work experience are required.
- Appropriate professional engineering or engineering technology certification and licences may be required.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 22231 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.00 | $36.10 | $67.18 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.93 | $42.88 | $63.23 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.05 | $36.72 | $59.09 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.83 | $37.25 | $55.59 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $25.66 | $40.10 | $56.99 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $29.37 | $35.35 | $58.97 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $44.62 | $75.55 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $32.46 | $45.76 | $57.46 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $50.48 | $67.18 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $31.36 | $46.82 | $67.14 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 11%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
80% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 59% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 41% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 31%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
87% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 21% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 47% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Alberta:
Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 23%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 17%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 10%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
77% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 74% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 26% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Quebec:
Approximately 1,800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 7%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 6%
79% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Ontario:
Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 10%
Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%
79% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 71% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in Manitoba:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 12%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
82% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in British Columbia:
Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 17%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 9%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
83% of engineering inspectors and regulatory officers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 22231 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Technical inspectors and regulatory officers
- 22230 Non-destructive testers and inspectors
- 22232 Occupational health and safety specialists
- 22233 Construction inspectors
Questions
NOC 22231: common questions
What is the NOC code for engineering inspectors and regulatory officers?
What TEER category is NOC 22231?
Is NOC 22231 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 22231 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 22231 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 22231 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 22Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 222Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)Sub-major Group
- 2223Technical inspectors and regulatory officersMinor Group
- 22231Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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