Is NOC 85111 (Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers) eligible for Express Entry?

NOC 85111 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 85111?

NOC 85111 (Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers) is a TEER 5 occupation: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 85111?

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 85111

Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers

Mine and oil and gas drilling, services and related labourers

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

Agriculture

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

Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties and operate equipment to assist in the drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells. This unit group also includes labourers who assist in geophysical prospecting for oil and gas. They are employed by drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

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.

Other occupations in Mine and oil and gas drilling, services and related labourers

Mine labourers

TEER 585110

Alternative pathways available