National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72011: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72200), Industrial electricians (72201), Power system electricians (72202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72205). Below are the main duties, all 91 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 72011?
NOC 72011 is the code for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include cable maintenance and repair supervisor, cablevision technicians foreman/woman, construction electricians foreman/woman and electrical contractor. 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 $44.79 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72011
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $44.79 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72011
Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72200), Industrial electricians (72201), Power system electricians (72202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72205). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- cable maintenance and repair supervisor
- cablevision technicians foreman/woman
- construction electricians foreman/woman
- electrical contractor
- industrial electrical systems foreman/woman
- plant electrician supervisor
- power line and cable workers foreman/woman
- power systems electricians foreman/woman
- residential electrician supervisor
- telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman
All 91 job titles in the NOC index
cable installation and repair foreman/woman - telecommunications, cable installation contractor, cable installation foreman/woman, cable installation supervisor, cable installers and repairers foreman/woman - telecommunications, cable maintenance and repair supervisor, cable splicers foreman/woman - telecommunications, cable splicing foreman/woman - telecommunications, cable television system installers and repairers foreman/woman, cable workers front line supervisor, cablevision technician supervisor, cablevision technicians foreman/woman, chief electrician, communications foreman/woman, construction electricians and repairers foreman/woman, construction electricians foreman/woman, construction electricians supervisor, electric meter installers foreman/woman, electric meter installers supervisor, electrical appliances installation foreman/woman, electrical construction contractor, electrical construction foreman/woman, electrical contractor, electrical equipment installation and repair foreman/woman, electrical foreman/woman, electrical installation contractor, electrical installation supervisor, electrical load tester supervisor, electrical power inspector and tester supervisor, electrical supervisor - drilling rig, electrical systems contractor, electrical wiring inspector supervisor, electrical wiring installation contractor, electrician foreman/woman, electricians supervisor, emergency team foreman/woman - telecommunications, factory electrician supervisor, front line supervisor - power line maintenance, head-office repair supervisor, industrial electrical systems foreman/woman, industrial electricians foreman/woman, industrial electricians supervisor, installation foreman/woman - telecommunications, installers and repairers foreman/woman - telecommunications, line and cable contractor, line and cable installation and maintenance supervisor, line and cable installation foreman/woman, line and cable installers foreman/woman, line and cable repairer foreman/woman - power lines, line and cable workers supervisor, line foreman/woman - power lines, line foreman/woman - telecommunications, maintenance electricians foreman/woman, maintenance electricians supervisor, marine electricians foreman/woman, meter installers and repairers foreman/woman, microwave system foreman/woman, plant electrician supervisor, power line and cable workers foreman/woman, power line maintenance workers front line supervisor, power line repair foreman/woman, power line repairers foreman/woman, power line service foreman/woman, power line technician foreman/woman, power linemen/women and cable installers supervisor, power system electricians supervisor, power systems electricians foreman/woman, power systems electricians supervisor, residential electrician supervisor, signaling system installation foreman/woman, telecommunication cable installation foreman/woman, telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman, telecommunication line installation, repair and testing foreman/woman, telecommunication line installation, repair and testing supervisor, telecommunication line installers foreman/woman, telecommunication line installers, repairers and testers foreman/woman, telecommunication line maintenance foreman/woman, telecommunication line maintenance supervisor, telecommunication line repair foreman/woman, telecommunication line repairers foreman/woman, telecommunication line service supervisor, telecommunication service foreman/woman, telecommunication system installers and repairers foreman/woman, telecommunications contractor, telecommunications supervisor, telephone equipment installers foreman/woman, telephone installation foreman/woman, telephone installation supervisor, trouble foreman/woman - telecommunications, troubleshooter foreman/woman - telecommunications, underground electrical conduit foreman/woman.
Main duties of NOC 72011
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices, power systems, telecommunication systems and cablevision systems
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments or subcontractors
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare work progress reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility between jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.
Is NOC 72011 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 72011 |
|---|---|
| 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 | A listed skilled 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 72011 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 | $30.00 | $44.79 | $64.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.00 | $41.00 | $57.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.78 | $35.69 | $57.70 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.00 | $39.00 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $23.60 | $35.38 | $53.07 |
| Quebec | $33.00 | $46.15 | $58.00 |
| Ontario | $28.85 | $45.05 | $69.00 |
| Manitoba | $24.00 | $42.00 | $62.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $36.96 | $45.00 | $67.31 |
| Alberta | $29.33 | $42.00 | $64.00 |
| British Columbia | $33.65 | $44.00 | $62.50 |
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 72011 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 72011 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 cable maintenance and repair supervisor?
NOC 72011, Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72011?
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 72011 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, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72011 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 72011 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $44.79 an hour, with most wages between $30.00 and $64.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72011 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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