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TEER 2NOC 72010 Express Entry Eligible

Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 2 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws
Trades
LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 2 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.

TEER 2 Explained

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TEER 2: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship

Occupations typically requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory experience. These include skilled trades and technical occupations. All are eligible for Express Entry.

Express Entry Eligible

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