National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22300: Civil engineering technologists and technicians
Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. Below are the main duties, all 45 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 22300?
NOC 22300 is the code for civil engineering technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bridge design technician, building materials technician, civil engineering technician and civil engineering technologist. 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, and IRCC lists it for the STEM category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $33.89 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22300
- 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
- STEM
- Median wage
- $33.89 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22300
Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation and other government departments and in many other industries.
Main job titles
- bridge design technician
- building materials technician
- civil engineering technician
- civil engineering technologist
- construction specifications writer
- construction technologist
- foundation technologist
- highway technician
- municipal engineering assistant
- soil technologist - civil engineering
- structural design technologist
- structural investigator
All 45 job titles in the NOC index
agricultural engineering technician, air pollution field technician, architectural and engineering technologists and technicians supervisor, bridge design technician, building materials technician, civil engineering design technologist, civil engineering studies technologist, civil engineering technician, civil engineering technologist, concrete technician, construction engineering technician, construction requirements writer, construction specifications writer, construction technician, construction technician - civil engineering, construction technologist, corrosion technician, corrosion technologist, environmental technician, foundation technologist, highway construction materials testing technician, highway technician, highway traffic technician, land use technician, materials testing technician, materials testing technologist, measures technician, municipal engineering assistant, noise abatement technician, noise reduction technician, pollution control technician, railway technician, road technician, road traffic technician, soil technologist - civil engineering, soil testing technologist, soil testing technologist - civil engineering, solid waste disposal technician, structural design technologist, structural engineering technician, structural investigator, traffic technician - civil engineering, traffic technologist, urban planning technician, water distribution systems technician.
Main duties of NOC 22300
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Civil engineering technologists
- Develop conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
- May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.
Civil engineering technicians
- Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
- Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a two- or three-year college program in civil engineering technology or a closely related discipline is usually required for civil engineering technologists.
- Completion of a one- or two-year college program in civil engineering technology is usually required for civil engineering technicians.
- Certification in civil engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Additional information
- There is mobility to related occupations, such as drafting technologists and technicians and construction inspectors and estimators.
- Progression to construction supervisors or construction managers is possible with experience.
Is NOC 22300 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 22300 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations (category draw) | On the eligible 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 22300 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 | $33.89 | $51.10 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.00 | $29.00 | $54.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $26.95 | $33.97 | $43.33 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.67 | $33.12 | $45.48 |
| New Brunswick | $23.08 | $29.57 | $41.54 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $33.79 | $51.28 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $32.60 | $51.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $29.81 | $43.59 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.08 | $36.00 | $57.62 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $33.65 | $53.84 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $38.00 | $50.00 |
| Yukon | $27.82 | $36.74 | $49.11 |
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 22300 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 22300 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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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 bridge design technician?
NOC 22300, Civil engineering technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22300?
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 22300 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 22300 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the STEM category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22300 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $33.89 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 and $51.10. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22300 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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