National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22213: Land survey technologists and technicians
Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater. Below are the main duties, all 19 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22213?
NOC 22213 is the code for land survey technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include engineering survey technologist, geodetic survey technologist, geomatics technologist - land surveying and land survey technician. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $29.75 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22213
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $29.75 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22213
Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater. They are employed by all levels of government, architectural and engineering firms, and by private sector surveying establishments.
Main job titles
- engineering survey technologist
- geodetic survey technologist
- geomatics technologist - land surveying
- land survey technician
- legal survey technician
- topographic survey technician
- transit operator - surveying
All 19 job titles in the NOC index
engineering survey technician, engineering survey technologist, geodetic survey technician, geodetic survey technologist, geomatics technician - land surveying, geomatics technologist - land surveying, instrument man/woman - surveying, instrument operator - surveying, instrument person - surveying, land survey technician, land survey technologist, legal survey assistant, legal survey technician, legal survey technologist, plane table operator - surveying, topographic survey technician, topographic survey technologist, transit man/woman - surveying, transit operator - surveying.
Main duties of NOC 22213
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Land survey technologists
- Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
- Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
- Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
- Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
- Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
- Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
- Supervise and coordinate field survey activities.
Land survey technicians
- Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
- Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
- Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
- Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans.
- Land survey technologists and technicians may specialize in one of the following types of surveys: geodetic survey, topographic survey, legal (cadastral) survey or engineering survey.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technologists.
- Completion of a one- to two-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technicians.
- Certification by provincial associations of technicians and technologists may be required by some employers.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Additional information
- Mobility is possible between the various occupations in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
- Progression to land surveyor position is possible with completion of professional surveyor examinations and certification.
- Geomatics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing the collection, analysis and presentation of geographically referenced data.
Is NOC 22213 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22213 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22213 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $29.75 | $46.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.78 | $36.66 | $56.79 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $30.00 | $37.00 |
| New Brunswick | Not published | $29.81 | Not published |
| Quebec | $22.15 | $29.17 | $55.00 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $29.00 | $40.40 |
| Manitoba | $24.00 | $30.77 | $44.59 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.48 | $30.00 | $62.50 |
| Alberta | $24.33 | $35.17 | $51.98 |
| British Columbia | $24.72 | $36.01 | $50.93 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22213 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22213 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a engineering survey technologist?
NOC 22213, Land survey technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22213?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22213 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22213 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 22213 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $29.75 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 and $46.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22213 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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