Is NOC 75212 (Public works and maintenance labourers) eligible for Express Entry?

NOC 75212 is a TEER 5 occupation, which is NOT eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW). However, if you have Canadian work experience in this occupation, you may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may also have streams for this occupation.

What TEER level is NOC 75212?

NOC 75212 (Public works and maintenance labourers) is a TEER 5 occupation: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 75212?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 5 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 5NOC 75212

Public works and maintenance labourers

Water and rail transport operators and labourers and related occupations

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry FSW: Not Eligible

TEER 5 occupations do not qualify for FSW. With Canadian work experience, you may qualify for CEC. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may have streams for this occupation.

Category-Based Draws

This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.

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

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Public works and maintenance labourers perform a variety of labouring activities to maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and similar areas. They are employed by public works departments in all levels of government or by private contractors under contract to governments.

TEER 5 Explained

TEER 5: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education

Occupations typically requiring short work demonstration or no formal educational requirement. These include entry-level manual, service, and labour occupations. Not eligible for Express Entry FSW, but LMIA work permits and PNP streams may be available.

Pathway note: Even though this NOC doesn't qualify for Express Entry FSW, you may still immigrate via: Canadian Experience Class (after 1 year of Canadian work), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or LMIA-based work permit with future PR pathway.

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Alternative pathways available