Is NOC 73101 (Tilesetters) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 73101 is a TEER 3 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 73101?

NOC 73101 (Tilesetters) is a TEER 3 occupation: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 73101?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 3 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 3NOC 73101 Express Entry Eligible

Tilesetters NOC 73101, TEER 3

Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 3 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 3 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada: NOC 2021

Tilesetters cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with ceramic, marble and quarry tile, mosaics or terrazzo. They are employed by construction companies and masonry contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

TEER 3 Explained

TEER 3: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training

Occupations typically requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training of less than 2 years. These include many service, production, and technical support roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.