NOC 2021 · 73112 · TEER 3
NOC 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$28.00 / 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 73112 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 73112 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.
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- 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:
- Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
- Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
- Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
- Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
- Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
- Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
- May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
- May provide cost estimates to clients.
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
- construction painter
- maintenance painter
- painter
- painter and decorator
- painter and decorator apprentice
- paperhanger
All 24 job titles in NOC 73112
- apprentice industrial painter and decorator
- apprentice painter and decorator
- bridge painter
- building painter
- commercial building painter
- commercial construction painter
- construction painter
- house painter
- industrial construction painter
- industrial maintenance painter
- journeyman/woman painter and decorator
- maintenance painter
- painter
- painter and decorator
- painter and decorator apprentice
- painter and paperhanger
- painter-decorator
- paperhanger
- plant maintenance painter
- residential construction painter
- residential painter
- roof painter
- rough painter - construction
- specialized painter and decorator
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or Over three years of work experience in the trade is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Trade certification for painters and decorators is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified painters and decorators upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- 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 73112 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 | $28.00 | $40.99 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $25.00 | $38.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.50 | $22.00 | $26.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $23.00 | $33.24 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $22.00 | $29.12 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $34.98 | $41.83 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $25.00 | $34.80 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $24.00 | $30.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $23.00 | $30.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $26.00 | $34.82 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 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 Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Prince Edward Island 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The prospect for employment in this occupation is good as there continues to be a shortage of workers and unfilled vacancies in the province due to strong gains in both residential and non-residential investment. The demand for workers in this occupation is expected to remain favourable driven by continued housing development to support population growth, as well as maintenance, renovation, and repair work. Opportunities are expected to arise as there will be a need to replace workers who retire.
The demand for painters and decorators tends to fluctuate seasonally, with employment needs strongest during the summer months and declining at other times of the year. Employment in this field is sensitive to the level of construction activity as the majority of painters and decorators are found within this industry, employed mainly by building finishing contractors. Some decorators are employed in decorating and interior design firms, or sometimes in conjunction with realtors. Self-employment is common in this occupation.
Painters and decorators with several years of on the job experience will fare better in securing employment in this occupation. Job prospects may be better for those with a driver's license or access to a vehicle since painters and decorators will be required to travel to various job sites.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 82% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
34% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 66% 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 35 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
51% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 35% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 25% 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 8% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Nova Scotia 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.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
28% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 71% 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 33 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
39% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
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: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% 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
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) 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 painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
37% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 63% 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 34 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
44% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) 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 painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
24% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 76% 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 30 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
31% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 17% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) 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.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
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
41% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 59% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
31% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 34% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% 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: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Most work in construction, mainly as building finishing contractors
Self-employment is common
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting opportunities in this occupation
Large infrastructure investments in transit, health care, and public facilities
Steady demand for new housing to meet population growth
Ongoing need for repair and maintenance work
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
There are two voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupation in Ontario, named Painter and Decorator – Commercial and Residential, and Painter and Decorator – Industrial
Some positions may require completion of a working at heights training program
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Ontario:
Approximately 15,200 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 74% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
32% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 68% 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 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
52% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 15% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 23% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 45% 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: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% 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 painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
50% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 50% 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 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
33% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 87% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 13% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% 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
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) 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.
Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in British Columbia:
Approximately 7,500 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
37% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 63% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
41% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: 20% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% 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
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Alberta 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Alberta:
Approximately 5,100 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 76% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
34% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 66% 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 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
50% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 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: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Very limitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in Quebec 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in Quebec:
Approximately 7,650 people work in this occupation.
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
36% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) work all year, while 64% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
26% of painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 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: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% 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: 10% 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
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 73112 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Related NOC codes
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If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
- 94213 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators
- 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators
- 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- 53122 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
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Roofers, glaziers, painters, decorators and floor covering installers
Questions
NOC 73112: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 73General tradesMajor Group
- 731General construction tradesSub-major Group
- 7311Roofers, glaziers, painters, decorators and floor covering installersMinor Group
- 73112Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
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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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