National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
NOC 65310: Light duty cleaners
Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. Below are the main duties, all 47 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 65310?
NOC 65310 is the code for light duty cleaners in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include cleaner, hospital cleaner, hotel cleaner and house cleaner. It is a TEER 5 occupation (usually a short work demonstration and no formal education), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $19.74 an hour.
- NOC code
- 65310
- TEER
- 5: Short work demonstration, no formal education
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $19.74 an hour
Job titles under NOC 65310
Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals. Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.
Main job titles
- cleaner
- hospital cleaner
- hotel cleaner
- house cleaner
- housekeeper
- housekeeping aide
- housekeeping room attendant
- light duty cleaner
- office cleaner
- sweeper
All 47 job titles in the NOC index
airport cleaner, building cleaner, chambermaid, charworker, cleaner, cleaning lady, cleaning man/woman, clean-up crew worker, domestic housekeeper, domestic maid - cleaning services, environmental service worker (ESW) - hospital, floor cleaner, floor sweeper, guest home cleaner, hall cleaner, home cleaner, homemaker helper - rest home, hospital cleaner, hotel cleaner, hotel housekeeper, house cleaner, housekeeper, housekeeping aide, housekeeping attendant, housekeeping room attendant, housemaid - cleaning services, houseman/woman, light duty cleaner, lodge cleaner, lodging-establishment cleaner (except private households), maid - cleaning services, motel cleaner, nursing home cleaner, office building cleaner, office cleaner, residence cleaner, residential boarding-home cleaner, rest home cleaner, rest room attendant, rest room cleaner, room attendant, room cleaner, student residence cleaner, sweeper, tourist camp cleaner, wall washer, washroom cleaner.
Main duties of NOC 65310
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
- Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
- Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
- Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
- Stock linen closets and other supplies' areas
- Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
- Clean and disinfect public areas such as changing rooms, showers and elevators
- Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas
- Pick up debris and empty trash containers
- Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
- Report and store lost and found items
- May provide basic information on facilities
- May handle complaints.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory cleaning positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 65310 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 5 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 65310 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| 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 65310 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 | $15.50 | $19.74 | $25.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.00 | $22.63 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $18.00 | $23.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $17.05 | $20.03 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.50 | $22.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.47 | $25.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.89 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $23.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $18.00 | $21.50 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $18.20 | $23.08 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $26.00 |
| Yukon | $18.08 | $24.64 | $33.21 |
| Northwest Territories | $16.70 | $21.00 | $26.00 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $23.00 | $35.00 |
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 65310 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 65310 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 cleaner?
NOC 65310, Light duty cleaners, a TEER 5 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 65310?
TEER 5. Usually a short work demonstration and no formal education. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 65310 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 5 jobs.
Is NOC 65310 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 65310 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $19.74 an hour, with most wages between $15.50 and $25.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 65310 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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