National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
NOC 65311: Specialized cleaners
Specialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. Below are the main duties, all 53 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 65311?
NOC 65311 is the code for specialized cleaners in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include auto detailer, building exterior cleaner, carpet cleaner and chimney 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 $19.23 an hour.
- NOC code
- 65311
- TEER
- 5: Short work demonstration, no formal education
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $19.23 an hour
Job titles under NOC 65311
Specialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. They are employed by specialized cleaning service companies or they may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- auto detailer
- building exterior cleaner
- carpet cleaner
- chimney cleaner
- freight car cleaner
- furnace cleaner
- laboratory equipment cleaner
- sandblaster
- septic tank cleaner
- upholstery cleaner
- vehicle cleaner
- ventilation system cleaner
- window cleaner
All 53 job titles in the NOC index
acid tank cleaner, air duct cleaner, air duct cleaning technician, auto care worker, auto detailer, automobile cleaner, boiler cleaner, building exterior cleaner, building sander, bus cleaner, bus washer, car care worker, car detailer, car scrubber, car wash attendant, car washer, carpet cleaner, cesspool cleaner, chimney cleaner, chimney sweep, drain-roto cleaner, fireplace cleaner, freight car cleaner, furnace cleaner, glass cleaner, laboratory equipment cleaner, laboratory facilities cleaner, lot porter - auto cleaning, railway car cleaner, rock or brick sandblaster, rug cleaner, sandblaster, sandblasting building cleaner, septic tank cleaner, specialized cleaner, specialized cleaner - automobile aesthetics, steam cleaner, steamblaster, steamblasting building cleaner, streetcar cleaner, subway car cleaner, swimming pool cleaner, tank car cleaner, tank cleaner, transportation vehicle scrubber, truck washer, upholstery cleaner, vat washer, vehicle cleaner, venetian blinds cleaner and repairer, ventilation system cleaner, window cleaner, window washer.
Main duties of NOC 65311
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Carpet and upholstery cleaners
- Operate cleaning machines to clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture on customers' premises or in carpet and upholstery cleaning establishments.
Chimney cleaners and sandblasters
- Clean soot and creosote from chimneys and fireplaces using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners
- Clean building exteriors, tanks, and industrial equipment using sandblasting, pressurized steam or hydroblasting equipment.
Furnace and ventilation system cleaners
- Clean ducts, vents and filters of furnaces in residences and commercial buildings using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners.
Vehicle cleaners
- Clean the interior and exterior of automobiles, buses, streetcars, railway cars and subway cars.
Window cleaners
- Wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces in low-rise and highrise buildings.
Employment requirements
- There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
- Previous experience in a related position may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 65311 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 65311 |
|---|---|
| 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 65311 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 | $19.23 | $27.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $17.00 | $27.60 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $18.00 | $26.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $29.45 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.50 | $24.00 |
| Quebec | $16.67 | $21.00 | $26.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.25 | $25.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $16.00 | $27.69 |
| Alberta | $16.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Yukon | $17.94 | $20.38 | $36.75 |
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 65311 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 65311 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 auto detailer?
NOC 65311, Specialized cleaners, a TEER 5 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 65311?
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 65311 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 65311 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 65311 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $19.23 an hour, with most wages between $15.50 and $27.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 65311 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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