NOC 2021 · 22233 · TEER 2
NOC 22233: Construction inspectors
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Construction inspectors inspect the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings, bridges, highways and industrial construction to ensure that specifications and building codes are observed and monitor work site safety. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, construction companies, architectural and civil engineering consulting firms or they may be self-employed.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$38.46 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 22233 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 22233 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 22233 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:
- Examine plans, drawings, and site layouts for new buildings, building renovations and other proposed structures
- Inspect construction of buildings, bridges, dams, highways and other types of building and engineering construction for conformance to drawings, specifications, building codes or other applicable ordinances
- Inspect and test electrical or plumbing installations in buildings to ensure compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations
- Inspect steel framework, concrete forms, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, concrete or pre-stressed concrete to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes
- Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines
- Inspect construction sites to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
- Inspect existing buildings to identify and report on structural defects, fire hazards and other threats to safety
- Inspect new or resale homes on behalf of clients and assess and provide reports on the physical condition of property
- Assess the energy performance and potential energy savings of buildings
- Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations.
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
- bridge inspector
- building construction inspector
- construction inspector
- highway construction inspector
- home inspector
- housing construction inspector
- mine construction inspector
- plumbing inspector
- pre-stressed concrete inspector
- safety officer - construction
All 61 job titles in NOC 22233
- boiler installation inspector
- bridge and building inspector
- bridge inspector
- bridge inspector - construction and maintenance
- building construction inspector
- building construction inspector foreman/woman
- building inspector
- building inspector - electrical wiring
- building inspector - structure
- building safety inspector
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) inspector
- carpentry inspector
- closed circuit TV sewer inspector
- compliance inspector - buildings
- construction field inspector
- construction inspector
- construction inspector and tester
- construction inspector supervisor
- construction safety officer
- dam construction inspector
- ditch construction inspector
- electrical energy installation inspector
- electrical inspector - construction
- electrical installation inspector
- electrical safety inspector
- electrical wiring inspector - construction
- energy advisor
- flood damage inspector - construction sites
- highway construction inspector
- highway construction inspector foreman/woman
- home construction inspector
- home inspector
- housing construction inspector
- housing rehabilitation inspector
- industrial construction safety inspector
- industrial electric installation inspector
- irrigation inspector - construction
- maintenance inspector - construction
- masonry inspector
- mine construction inspector
- pipeline construction inspector
- pipeline construction inspector foreman/woman
- pipeline inspector foreman/woman
- plumbing inspector
- pre-stressed concrete inspector
- public works inspector - construction
- refinery equipment inspector
- reinforced concrete inspector
- road construction inspector
- road grading inspector
- road paving inspector
- safety officer - construction
- sand and gravel inspector - construction
- sewer construction inspector
- soil inspector - construction
- structural ironwork inspector
- structural steel inspector
- tunnel construction inspector
- waterworks construction inspector
- wiring inspector - domestic installation
- wiring inspector - industrial installation
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma in construction, civil engineering or architectural technology plus several years of related work experience or several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade, such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical trade are usually required.
- Provincial certification in a skilled trade or as an engineering technologist is usually required.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
- Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) by provincially chartered associations may be required in provinces having such associations.
- Home inspectors require a licence to practice in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Energy advisors must affiliate with a licenced service organization, complete required training and pass the EnerGuide foundation level exam and Energy advisor exam to become registered with Natural Resources Canada as an energy advisor.
Additional information
- Progression to construction management positions is possible with experience.
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 22233 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 | $24.52 | $38.46 | $54.95 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.56 | $37.00 | $49.30 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.65 | $32.66 | $66.62 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.38 | $38.21 | $46.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $35.58 | $49.80 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $25.40 | $36.09 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $39.00 | $58.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $38.51 | $47.60 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $26.60 | $38.31 | $54.69 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $37.00 | $59.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 | $38.67 | $52.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
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 rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Saskatchewan.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 36%
Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
67% of construction inspectors work all year, while 33% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
20% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 19% 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: 34% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
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.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
52% of construction inspectors work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
15% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 19% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 31%
Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
59% of construction inspectors work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
12% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 25% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
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 construction inspectors in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 19%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
67% of construction inspectors work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
15% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 87% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
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 construction inspectors in New Brunswick:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%
Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
71% of construction inspectors work all year, while 28% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
18% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 90% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 10% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Quebec 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Quebec:
Approximately 4,150 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
63% of construction inspectors work all year, while 37% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
21% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 22% 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: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Public administration, mainly municipal governments
Companies that provide architectural, engineering and related services
Construction, especially for highways, streets and bridges, and residential developments
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting work for construction inspectors
Large investments, including in infrastructure and industrial projects
Steady demand for new housing including the construction of multi-unit buildings in some of Ontario’s largest urban centres
Need to repair and upgrade existing buildings, and home renovation projects
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Registration with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is mandatory for inspectors, including on-site sewage system and fire protection inspectors.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Ontario:
Approximately 9,000 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
73% of construction inspectors work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
15% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 15% 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: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in Manitoba 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Manitoba:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 32%
Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
72% of construction inspectors work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
15% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 15% compared to 47% 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: 27% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% 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: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in Alberta:
Approximately 5,100 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 26%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
61% of construction inspectors work all year, while 39% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
27% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 17% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for construction inspectors (NOC 22233) in British Columbia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about construction inspectors in British Columbia:
Approximately 4,050 people work in this occupation.
Construction inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 26%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
67% of construction inspectors work all year, while 33% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
23% of construction inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 19% 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: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
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 22233 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 22233: common questions
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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
- 22233Construction inspectors
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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.
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