NOC 2021 · 62100 · TEER 2
NOC 62100: Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade, sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific, agricultural and industrial products, electricity, telecommunications services and computer services, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international localities. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide technical goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, grain elevators, computer services firms, engineering firms and hydroelectric companies, or they may be self-employed technical sales specialists/agents who contract their services to other companies. Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$37.07 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 62100 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 62100 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 62100 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:
- Maintain and grow sales relationships with existing clients
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Assess clients' needs, recommend or assist in the selection of appropriate goods or services, and negotiate prices or other sales terms
- Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients' needs
- Develop sales presentations, proposals, or other materials to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
- Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
- Prepare and administer sales contracts and maintain customer records
- Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
- Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
- Assess market conditions and competitors' activities and develop an awareness of emerging markets and trends
- Develop and maintain technical product or service knowledge to explain features to clients and answer questions about goods or services
- May offer training in the operation and maintenance of equipment
- Develop, implement and report on sales strategies to achieve business goals
- May supervise the activities of other technical staff and sales specialists.
- Technical sales specialists usually specialize in a particular line of goods or services.
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
- aircraft sales representative
- communication equipment sales representative
- construction equipment sales representative
- electricity sales representative
- heavy equipment sales representative
- industrial supplies sales representative
- medical instruments sales agent
- software sales representative
- technical sales representative
- technical sales supervisor
- technical support specialist - wholesale trade
All 105 job titles in NOC 62100
- agricultural equipment and supplies technical salesperson
- aircraft sales representative
- aircraft technical sales specialist
- alternate heating energy consultant
- broadcasting equipment salesperson
- chemicals sales representative
- commercial and industrial equipment and supplies sales representative - technical wholesale
- communication equipment sales representative
- computer equipment sales specialist
- computer software sales representative
- computer system sales representative
- construction equipment sales representative
- construction material sales representative
- customer support representative - wholesale
- dental equipment and supplies salesperson
- diagnostic instrument sales representative
- electrical equipment sales representative
- electrical industrial equipment sales representative
- electricity sales representative
- electronic data-processing (EDP) hardware and services sales representative
- electronic equipment salesperson - wholesale
- engineering equipment salesperson
- engineering supplies salesperson
- export company technical sales specialist
- farm equipment salesperson
- farm machinery salesperson
- forestry equipment sales representative
- forestry machinery sales representative
- grain merchandiser
- grain sales representative
- graphic arts equipment sales representative
- heavy equipment sales representative
- heavy equipment salesperson
- heavy truck sales representative
- heavy truck salesperson
- hospital equipment sales representative
- hospital equipment salesperson
- hydro-electricity sales representative
- import company technical sales specialist
- industrial equipment sales engineer
- industrial machinery sales representative
- industrial supplies sales representative
- industrial supplies salesperson
- light, heat and power sales engineer
- lighting, heating and power sales representative
- lighting, heating and power sales specialist
- livestock sales representative - wholesale
- logging equipment salesperson
- lubricating equipment salesperson
- machinery salesperson
- manufacturer's sales representative
- material-handling equipment salesperson
- medical equipment and supplies salesperson
- medical instruments sales agent
- metal products salesperson
- milking machine salesperson
- mining equipment sales engineer
- mining equipment sales representative
- natural gas sales representative
- office equipment salesperson - wholesale
- oil refinery equipment sales representative
- oil well services sales engineer
- pharmaceutical sales representative
- pharmaceutical salesperson
- plumbing and heating services sales representative
- printing machinery sales representative
- printing management technician
- printing supplies salesperson
- railway equipment and supplies technical sales specialist
- railway equipment and supplies technical salesperson
- residential energy sales adviser
- safety equipment salesperson
- sales broker - wholesale
- sales engineer
- scientific instrument sales representative
- software sales representative
- solid fuel heating sales consultant
- steel product sales representative
- surgical supply salesperson
- systems software support sales representative
- technical business equipment salesperson - wholesale
- technical office equipment sales representative
- technical sales consultant
- technical sales executive
- technical sales representative
- technical sales representative - wholesale
- technical sales specialist
- technical sales specialist - chemicals
- technical sales specialist - exports
- technical sales specialist - imports
- technical sales specialist - metals
- technical sales supervisor
- technical salesperson - telecommunications
- technical salesperson - wholesale
- technical salesperson supervisor
- technical service sales consultant
- technical support specialist - wholesale trade
- telecommunications sales representative
- telecommunications salesperson
- textile machinery salesperson
- topographical equipment salesperson
- ultrasonic equipment salesperson
- veterinary equipment and supplies salesperson
- welding equipment salesperson
- X-ray equipment salesperson
Also includes: sales engineer.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service is usually required.
- Experience in sales or in a technical occupation related to the product or service may be required.
- Fluency in a specific foreign language, and/or foreign work or travel experience may be required for technical sales specialists seeking employment with companies that import or export technical goods or services.
- Technical sales supervisors require experience as a technical sales specialist.
- A driver's licence and a good driving record may be required.
Additional information
- Extensive company training programs for technical sales specialists may be provided by employers.
- Progression to sales management positions is possible with additional training or 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 62100 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 | $20.00 | $37.07 | $66.11 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.21 | $25.00 | $52.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $27.88 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $28.85 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $16.60 | $27.00 | $52.88 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $19.00 | $33.65 | $62.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $21.00 | $38.00 | $71.43 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $18.75 | $32.69 | $61.27 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.00 | $33.89 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $20.52 | $38.46 | $71.79 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $42.79 | $65.87 | 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 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the common requirement of technical knowledge about a specific product or service, vacancies in this occupation are often filled through internal promotions. Even so, openings are sometimes posted publicly, such as with telecommunications companies. Positions tend to be based in Halifax, but may target a specific area of the province for sales or be remote in nature, which creates some opportunities for those living in rural areas.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 59%
Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
83% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 17% 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.
7% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 11% 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: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% 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: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade are employed in a variety of industries where business-to-business or business-to-government sales are involved.
A university degree and relevant industry experience is generally required, given the technical nature of this occupation.
Experience performing market research and developing sales strategies is considered an asset.
Speaking multiple languages is considered an asset as many companies import and export technical goods and services across the globe.
A class 5 driver’s license is usually required given that some travel is typically required in this role.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in New Brunswick:
Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 55%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
82% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 18% 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.
10% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 21% compared to 48% 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: 28% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 16% 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 technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 61%
Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 5%
91% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 9% 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 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
11% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 20% 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: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment growth in this field depends upon the level of business and consumer spending which is driven by the overall economic environment. Some positions may be commission-based and geared towards meeting quotas which can cause some workers to pursue different occupations with more stability. Also, since some employers may prefer in-depth product knowledge, mobility between sub-industries can be restricted at times. Self-employment and freelance work opportunities exist for experienced workers who are established and have contacts in specific industries.
Specialists with strong product knowledge and formal education may have a more favourable outlook. As workers may be required to travel locally, employers may require a valid driver's licence. In certain fields, specialists will need to meet with clients abroad therefore a willingness to travel and knowledge of foreign languages may be assets. Those with a combination of sales experience or training and solid communication and interpersonal skills will likely have the best job prospects.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 71%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 20%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 12% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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.
Employment in this occupation evolves based on the demand for technical goods and services from businesses and government institutions, as well as the trends influencing wholesale trade.
The climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could hinder exports to the United States and slow the economy, potentially limiting hiring in some companies in the short term. However, this situation is prompting many companies to diversify their clientele, which is stimulating demand for this occupation and mitigating job losses.
In terms of trends in wholesale trade, the acceleration of automation processes and the integration of new technologies into various stages of production should drive the purchase of machinery and increase demand for this occupation. Investments in telecommunications and IT services should also contribute to the hiring of these specialists.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Quebec:
Approximately 24,400 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 48%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
78% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 22% 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.
8% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% 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: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in Ontario 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 technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Ontario:
Approximately 62,600 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 44%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
80% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 20% 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.
11% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 26% 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: 20% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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 technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Manitoba:
Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 52%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
10% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 20% 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: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% 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: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in Saskatchewan 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
A positive economic growth and trade outlook for 2026-27 should enhance job prospects in this occupation.
Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan remains relatively strong despite current challenging trade environment.
This occupation requires specialized product knowledge at the wholesale level. In Saskatchewan, this occupation exists in multiple sectors including agricultural and industrial product manufacturing, and grain elevators.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 4,600 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 63%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
83% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 17% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 20% 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: 43% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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.
The impacts of inflation being higher for longer than expected have affected decision making of some consumers. However, easing interest rates and inflation should improve household spending and the outlook for this occupation.
Additionally, population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in Alberta:
Approximately 15,950 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 48%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
78% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 22% 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.
9% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 15% 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 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in British Columbia:
Approximately 20,100 people work in this occupation.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 48%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
80% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade work all year, while 20% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
13% of technical sales specialists - wholesale trade are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 26% 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: 26% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% 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
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 6Sales and service occupationsBroad Category
- 62Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and servicesMajor Group
- 621Specialized sales occupationsSub-major Group
- 6210Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade and retail and wholesale buyersMinor Group
- 62100Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
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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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A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.