National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72013: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). Below are the main duties, all 26 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 72013?
NOC 72013 is the code for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include cabinetmaking contractor, carpenter supervisor, carpentry contractor and finish carpenters foreman/woman. 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 $38.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72013
- 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
- $38.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72013
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- cabinetmaking contractor
- carpenter supervisor
- carpentry contractor
- finish carpenters foreman/woman
- form builders foreman/woman
- framers foreman/woman
- maintenance carpenters foreman/woman
All 26 job titles in the NOC index
cabinetmakers foreman/woman, cabinetmaking contractor, carpenter supervisor, carpenter-contractor, carpenters foreman/woman, carpentry contractor, carpentry foreman/woman, carpentry supervisor, concrete form builders foreman/woman - carpentry, contractor-carpenter, finish carpenters foreman/woman, finish joiners foreman/woman, form builders foreman/woman, framers foreman/woman, general carpenters foreman/woman, general foreman/woman - building construction, general foreman/woman - residential construction, general supervisor - building construction, general supervisor - residential construction, maintenance carpenters foreman/woman, residential construction foreman/woman, residential construction supervisor, ship joiners foreman/woman, stair builders foreman/woman, wood frame building foreman/woman, wood patternmakers foreman/woman.
Also included in this group
- general foreman/woman - residential construction
- residential construction supervisor
Main duties of NOC 72013
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- 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 schedules and other 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 carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.
Is NOC 72013 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 72013 |
|---|---|
| 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 72013 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 | $25.00 | $38.00 | $51.17 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.08 | $30.00 | $51.72 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.00 | $27.51 | $35.50 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $31.00 | $60.00 |
| New Brunswick | $22.50 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Quebec | $25.64 | $41.83 | $47.00 |
| Ontario | $24.00 | $38.46 | $56.73 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $33.50 | $45.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 | $39.34 | $72.12 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $38.00 | $50.00 |
| British Columbia | $28.85 | $38.00 | $47.00 |
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 72013 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 72013 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.
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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 cabinetmaking contractor?
NOC 72013, Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72013?
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 72013 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 72013 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 72013 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $38.00 an hour, with most wages between $25.00 and $51.17. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72013 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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