NOC 2021 · 72422 · TEER 2
NOC 72422: Electrical mechanics
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Electrical mechanics maintain, test, rebuild and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. They are employed by independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also 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)
$31.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
Trades
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 72422 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 72422 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
- Trades
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Test and observe electrical, electronic and mechanical components and systems using testing and measuring instruments
- Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
- Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
- Wind, assemble and install various types of coils for electric motors or transformers
- Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors by welding, brazing or soldering electrical connections and by aligning and adjusting parts
- Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switchgear
- Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance
- Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
- Perform on-site servicing and repair.
- Electrical mechanics may specialize in working with certain types of apparatus, such as electric motors or transformers, or in performing certain functions, such as winding coils.
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
- armature winder repairer
- coil winder and repairer
- electric motor systems technician
- electrical mechanic
- electrical mechanic apprentice
- electrical rewind mechanic
- electrical transformer repairer
- industrial motor winder-repairer
- power transformer repairer
- transformer repairer
All 46 job titles in NOC 72422
- armature repairman/woman
- armature winder repairer
- automotive-generator and starter repairer
- circuit breaker mechanic
- coil connector repairer
- coil winder and repairer
- electric meter repairer
- electric meter repairer apprentice
- electric meter technician
- electric motor mechanic
- electric motor repairer
- electric motor repairer and tester
- electric motor repairer-tester
- electric motor repairman/woman
- electric motor systems technician
- electric motor winder
- electric motor winder-repairer
- electrical apparatus mechanic
- electrical equipment mechanic trainee
- electrical instrument mechanic
- electrical instrument repairer
- electrical mechanic
- electrical mechanic - electrical utilities
- electrical mechanic (except avionics)
- electrical mechanic apprentice
- electrical mechanic trainee
- electrical mechanics group leader
- electrical mechanics lead hand
- electrical motor coil winder-repairer
- electrical rewind mechanic
- electrical transformer repairer
- generator repairer
- generator repairman/woman
- high-voltage power transformer repairer
- industrial coil winder-repairer
- industrial motor winder-repairer
- meter repair electrical mechanic
- motor coil winder-repairer
- power transformer repairer
- power transformer repairman/woman
- storage battery repairer
- switchgear repair electrical mechanic
- transformer coil repairer
- transformer repairer
- transformer repairman/woman
- winder-electrician
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in electrical mechanics is usually required for trade certification.
- Trade certification as an electric motor system technician is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon and Nunavut.
- Electrical motor and equipment repairer - winding trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
- Electrical motor system technician (electrical utility) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified electric motor system technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- Although specialization may occur, workers in this unit group are required to be proficient in repairing all electrical apparatus.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 72422 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.00 | $31.00 | $43.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.24 | $33.83 | $50.82 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $24.71 | $34.96 | $41.41 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $30.75 | $40.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $21.64 | $37.50 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $22.53 | $30.97 | $50.34 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $29.08 | $43.76 | $57.05 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $30.53 | $41.38 | $53.68 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) 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.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
This occupation is found in several sectors of economic activity, including manufacturing and repair and maintenance services. Employment is influenced by the use of equipment requiring installation, maintenance, or repair to ensure its longevity.
In the short term, economic uncertainty could encourage companies to repair and maintain their existing equipment rather than make new acquisitions, which would be beneficial for these workers. In the longer term, this occupational group should benefit from manufacturing companies' investments aimed at improving productivity through automation and robotics. Nevertheless, industrial maintenance is undergoing significant changes due to the integration of digital technologies into production systems. This integration, which aims to optimize equipment maintenance processes, is transforming the required skills and fostering a specialized workforce capable of thriving in an innovative environment.
Therefore, this occupational group must be on the lookout for the latest developments and continuously improve themselves to master new technologies to meet the growing demands of the industry.
Here are some key facts about electrical mechanics in Quebec:
Approximately 9,800 people work in this occupation.
Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 10%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
74% of electrical mechanics work all year, while 26% 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.
Less than 5% of electrical mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 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 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 68% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many 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 electrical mechanics in Alberta:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 36%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
80% of electrical mechanics 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of electrical mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many 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 electrical mechanics in Ontario:
Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 23%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 21%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 6%
76% of electrical mechanics work all year, while 24% 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.
7% of electrical mechanics 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: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many 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 electrical mechanics in British Columbia:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 25%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 12%
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
82% of electrical mechanics work all year, while 18% 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.
17% of electrical mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNova Scotia
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedManitoba
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedSaskatchewan
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 72422 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
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- 94203 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers
- 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 72201 Industrial electricians
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- 72421 Appliance servicers and repairers
- 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- 72429 Other small engine and small equipment repairers
Questions
NOC 72422: common questions
What is the NOC code for electrical mechanics?
What TEER category is NOC 72422?
Is NOC 72422 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72422 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72422 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 72422 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
- 724Technical maintenance tradesSub-major Group
- 7242Small engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components)Minor Group
- 72422Electrical mechanics
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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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