NOC 2021 · 70012 · TEER 0
NOC 70012: Facility operation and maintenance managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$45.20 / 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 70012 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 70012 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.
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NOC 70012 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:
- Facility operation managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
- Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
- Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.
- Maintenance managers
- Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
- Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
- Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
- Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.
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
- airport manager
- arena manager
- campus maintenance manager
- facilities maintenance head
- facility operations manager
- grain elevator district manager
- harbour master
- maintenance and service superintendent
- maintenance manager
- maintenance support services chief
- mechanical services superintendent
- plant maintenance superintendent
- recreation facility manager
- shopping centre manager
- warehouse manager
All 70 job titles in NOC 70012
- airport manager
- airport services manager
- airport terminal manager
- arena manager
- assistant grain elevator manager
- assistant shopping centre manager
- assistant shopping mall manager
- assistant warehouse manager
- athletic facility manager
- building maintenance head
- building maintenance manager
- building operations manager
- building services head
- building services manager
- campus maintenance manager
- canal director
- canal superintendent
- cemetery manager
- conference centre manager
- convention centre manager
- country grain elevator facility manager
- country grain elevator manager
- director of maintenance
- distribution centre manager
- electrical superintendent
- facilities maintenance head
- facility maintenance manager
- facility management director
- facility operations manager
- fitness facility manager
- grain elevator district manager
- grain elevator manager
- grain terminal elevator manager
- harbour master
- industrial maintenance manager
- maintenance and service manager
- maintenance and service superintendent
- maintenance coordinator
- maintenance director
- maintenance manager
- maintenance operations manager
- maintenance operations superintendent
- maintenance planner
- maintenance services manager
- maintenance superintendent
- maintenance support services chief
- marina manager
- marina operator
- mechanical services superintendent
- plant maintenance manager
- plant maintenance superintendent
- port director
- primary grain elevator manager
- property manager
- recreation facility manager
- school maintenance manager
- shopping centre maintenance manager
- shopping centre manager
- shopping mall maintenance manager
- shopping mall manager
- sports facility manager
- stadium manager
- tennis court manager
- tobacco warehouse manager
- university maintenance manager
- warehouse and distribution centre manager
- warehouse manager
- warehouse operations manager
- warehouse superintendent
- warehousing manager
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Facility operation managers require completion of a college or university program in business administration or in a discipline related to facility operation and maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or maintenance.
- Maintenance managers require completion of a college or university program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another discipline related to building maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance.
- Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required.
Wages
Wages for NOC 70012 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 | $25.96 | $45.20 | $70.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.76 | $48.46 | $78.73 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.50 | $43.27 | $68.75 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.44 | $43.27 | $61.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.00 | $41.52 | $56.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $25.00 | $39.00 | $70.49 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.96 | $45.19 | $70.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $28.85 | $41.00 | $58.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.91 | $47.88 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $52.88 | $70.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $31.25 | $48.08 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $40.99 | $65.34 | $85.75 | 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 rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Saskatchewan, Nunavut.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 18%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 8%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
79% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 21% 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.
14% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodNunavut
The employment outlook will be Good for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Nunavut:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 37%
Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 10%
81% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% 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: 18% compared to 37% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 15% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 10% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 6% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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.
Here are some key facts about facility operation and maintenance managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 57%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 11%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
67% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
18% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Nova Scotia 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 33%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 10%
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
83% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
12% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 77% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 23% 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: 28% compared to 27% 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: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Variety of industries, with activities related to real estate accounting for the leading share
The manufacturing sector, and transportation and warehousing services, are also key employers
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Relatively stable employment opportunities are expected to manage the large existing stock of industrial, commercial and institutional buildings in the province
Investments in infrastructure projects such as transit facilities, schools and hospitals, and expansions in warehousing and manufacturing sites should add to the job prospects
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Depending on the duties, employers may prefer individuals with experience dealing with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, a Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) licence when the role involves engineering oversight, or certificate related to facilities management
A licence from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario is required for cemetery managers and operators.
Here are some key facts about facility operation and maintenance managers in Ontario:
Approximately 14,650 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 31%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 11%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 8%
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
78% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 22% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
16% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% 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: 20% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about facility operation and maintenance managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 34%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 7%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
83% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 32% 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: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% 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 facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Alberta 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Alberta:
Approximately 5,700 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 27%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 7%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
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
78% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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.
14% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 27% compared to 47% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Northwest Territories 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 37%
Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 10%
79% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks 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: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Limited for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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.
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 facility operation and maintenance managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 22%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 10%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5%
75% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 25% 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 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
6% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Limited for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about facility operation and maintenance managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 34%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 7%
Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities for transportation (NAICS 487-488): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
78% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
12% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 30% 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: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in Quebec 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about facility operation and maintenance managers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 31%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 5%
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
77% of facility operation and maintenance managers work all year, while 23% 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.
14% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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 52% for all occupations
Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% 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: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) 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 facility operation and maintenance managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation.
Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 35%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
78% of facility operation and maintenance managers 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.
21% of facility operation and maintenance managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 70012 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 73201 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 70020 Managers in transportation
- 70020 Managers in transportation
- 90010 Manufacturing managers
- 13101 Property administrators
Same occupation group
Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance
Questions
NOC 70012: common questions
What is the NOC code for facility operation and maintenance managers?
What TEER category is NOC 70012?
Is NOC 70012 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 70012 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 70012 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 70012 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 70Middle management occupations in trades and transportationMajor Group
- 700Middle management occupations in trades and transportationSub-major Group
- 7001Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenanceMinor Group
- 70012Facility operation and maintenance managers
Enquiry
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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.
This page is general information, not immigration advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, IRCC or ESDC.
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