NOC 2021 · 72011 · TEER 2
NOC 72011: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72200), Industrial electricians (72201), Power system electricians (72202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72205). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors 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)
$44.79 / 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 72011 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: eligible occupationNeeds 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 72011 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 72011 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:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices, power systems, telecommunication systems and cablevision systems
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments or subcontractors
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare work progress reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
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
- cable maintenance and repair supervisor
- cablevision technicians foreman/woman
- construction electricians foreman/woman
- electrical contractor
- industrial electrical systems foreman/woman
- plant electrician supervisor
- power line and cable workers foreman/woman
- power systems electricians foreman/woman
- residential electrician supervisor
- telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman
All 91 job titles in NOC 72011
- cable installation and repair foreman/woman - telecommunications
- cable installation contractor
- cable installation foreman/woman
- cable installation supervisor
- cable installers and repairers foreman/woman - telecommunications
- cable maintenance and repair supervisor
- cable splicers foreman/woman - telecommunications
- cable splicing foreman/woman - telecommunications
- cable television system installers and repairers foreman/woman
- cable workers front line supervisor
- cablevision technician supervisor
- cablevision technicians foreman/woman
- chief electrician
- communications foreman/woman
- construction electricians and repairers foreman/woman
- construction electricians foreman/woman
- construction electricians supervisor
- electric meter installers foreman/woman
- electric meter installers supervisor
- electrical appliances installation foreman/woman
- electrical construction contractor
- electrical construction foreman/woman
- electrical contractor
- electrical equipment installation and repair foreman/woman
- electrical foreman/woman
- electrical installation contractor
- electrical installation supervisor
- electrical load tester supervisor
- electrical power inspector and tester supervisor
- electrical supervisor - drilling rig
- electrical systems contractor
- electrical wiring inspector supervisor
- electrical wiring installation contractor
- electrician foreman/woman
- electricians supervisor
- emergency team foreman/woman - telecommunications
- factory electrician supervisor
- front line supervisor - power line maintenance
- head-office repair supervisor
- industrial electrical systems foreman/woman
- industrial electricians foreman/woman
- industrial electricians supervisor
- installation foreman/woman - telecommunications
- installers and repairers foreman/woman - telecommunications
- line and cable contractor
- line and cable installation and maintenance supervisor
- line and cable installation foreman/woman
- line and cable installers foreman/woman
- line and cable repairer foreman/woman - power lines
- line and cable workers supervisor
- line foreman/woman - power lines
- line foreman/woman - telecommunications
- maintenance electricians foreman/woman
- maintenance electricians supervisor
- marine electricians foreman/woman
- meter installers and repairers foreman/woman
- microwave system foreman/woman
- plant electrician supervisor
- power line and cable workers foreman/woman
- power line maintenance workers front line supervisor
- power line repair foreman/woman
- power line repairers foreman/woman
- power line service foreman/woman
- power line technician foreman/woman
- power linemen/women and cable installers supervisor
- power system electricians supervisor
- power systems electricians foreman/woman
- power systems electricians supervisor
- residential electrician supervisor
- signaling system installation foreman/woman
- telecommunication cable installation foreman/woman
- telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman
- telecommunication line installation, repair and testing foreman/woman
- telecommunication line installation, repair and testing supervisor
- telecommunication line installers foreman/woman
- telecommunication line installers, repairers and testers foreman/woman
- telecommunication line maintenance foreman/woman
- telecommunication line maintenance supervisor
- telecommunication line repair foreman/woman
- telecommunication line repairers foreman/woman
- telecommunication line service supervisor
- telecommunication service foreman/woman
- telecommunication system installers and repairers foreman/woman
- telecommunications contractor
- telecommunications supervisor
- telephone equipment installers foreman/woman
- telephone installation foreman/woman
- telephone installation supervisor
- trouble foreman/woman - telecommunications
- troubleshooter foreman/woman - telecommunications
- underground electrical conduit foreman/woman
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility between jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.
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 72011 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 | $30.00 | $44.79 | $64.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.00 | $41.00 | $57.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.78 | $35.69 | $57.70 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.00 | $39.00 | $55.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $23.60 | $35.38 | $53.07 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $33.00 | $46.15 | $58.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $28.85 | $45.05 | $69.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $24.00 | $42.00 | $62.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $36.96 | $45.00 | $67.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $29.33 | $42.00 | $64.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $33.65 | $44.00 | $62.50 | 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, Alberta.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in Saskatchewan 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
83% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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.
63% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% 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: 6% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 77% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in Alberta 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Alberta:
Approximately 5,200 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
73% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations work all year, while 27% 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.
39% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% 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: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 61% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) 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.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
72% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations work all year, while 28% 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 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
40% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 69% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 82%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
82% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations work all year, while 18% 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 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
57% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% 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: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) 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.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
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 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
77% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
55% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 8% 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: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 53% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in New Brunswick:
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
78% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
46% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% 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: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 56% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in Quebec 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Quebec:
Approximately 7,700 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%
72% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
18% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 12% 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: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in Ontario 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Ontario:
Approximately 11,500 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
74% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations work all year, while 26% 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.
46% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% 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: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% 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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) 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.
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 contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
83% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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.
47% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 5% 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: 9% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 56% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% 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
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in British Columbia 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in British Columbia:
Approximately 5,150 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
78% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
48% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 5% 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: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 64% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% 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 72011 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers
- 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
Questions
NOC 72011: common questions
What is the NOC code for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations?
What TEER category is NOC 72011?
Is NOC 72011 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72011 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72011 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 72011 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 72Technical trades and transportation officers and controllersMajor Group
- 720Technical trades contractors and supervisorsSub-major Group
- 7201Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workersMinor Group
- 72011Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
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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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