National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). Below are the main duties, all 156 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 72020?
NOC 72020 is the code for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman, aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor, aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman and appliance repair shop supervisor. 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 $40.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72020
- 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
- $40.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72020
Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman
- aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor
- aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman
- appliance repair shop supervisor
- electrical mechanics foreman/woman
- heating systems contractor
- heating systems mechanics foreman/woman
- heavy machinery assembly foreman/woman
- industrial mechanics supervisor
- motor vehicle repair shop supervisor
- printing machine repairers foreman/woman
- railway car repairer foreman/woman
- railway equipment maintenance inspectors foreman/woman
- small-engine repair shop foreman/woman
- textile machine mechanics foreman/woman
All 156 job titles in the NOC index
air conditioning and refrigeration contractor, air conditioning and refrigeration foreman/woman, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman, air conditioning contractor, air conditioning mechanics foreman/woman, aircraft engine assemblers foreman/woman, aircraft engine assembly foreman/woman, aircraft engine fitters foreman/woman, aircraft engine overhaul foreman/woman, aircraft engine repair foreman/woman, aircraft hydraulics repair shop foreman/woman, aircraft maintenance chief, aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) chief, aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor, aircraft maintenance mechanics foreman/woman - aircraft mechanical systems, aircraft maintenance service supervisor, aircraft maintenance supervisor - aircraft mechanical systems, aircraft mechanical systems maintenance service supervisor, aircraft mechanical systems maintenance supervisor, aircraft mechanical systems mechanics foreman/woman, aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman, aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman - mechanical systems, aircraft mechanics and repairers foreman/woman - mechanical systems, aircraft mechanics foreman/woman, aircraft propeller repair foreman/woman, aircraft servicing foreman/woman, aircraft servicing supervisor, appliance repair contractor, appliance repair shop foreman/woman, appliance repair shop supervisor, assembly mechanics foreman/woman, automobile mechanics foreman/woman, automotive body repair foreman/woman, automotive body repair shop supervisor, automotive body shop foreman/woman, automotive body shop supervisor, automotive engine repair foreman/woman, automotive repair and service shop supervisor, automotive service mechanics foreman/woman, automotive service mechanics supervisor, automotive testing shop supervisor, boat engine repair foreman/woman, body shop foreman/woman, body shop supervisor, bus and truck repair foreman/woman, carhouse supervisor - railway transportation, chief aircraft maintenance engineer (AME), crew chief - aircraft maintenance, electric motor repair foreman/woman, electric motor shop foreman/woman, electrical appliance repair shop supervisor, electrical mechanics foreman/woman, electromechanical foreman/woman, electromechanical technicians foreman/woman, elevator construction foreman/woman, elevator constructors foreman/woman, elevator mechanic foreman/woman, elevators maintenance service supervisor, engine overhaul foreman/woman, farm equipment repair foreman/woman, furnace installers foreman/woman, garage supervisor, ground crew foreman/woman - aircraft maintenance, heating and air conditioning contractor, heating and air conditioning systems contractor, heating system installation and repair contractor, heating systems contractor, heating systems mechanics foreman/woman, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanics foreman/woman, heavy agricultural machinery assembly foreman/woman, heavy construction equipment assembly foreman/woman, heavy equipment assembly foreman/woman, heavy equipment mechanic foreman/woman, heavy equipment mechanics supervisor, heavy farm equipment assembly foreman/woman, heavy machinery assembly foreman/woman, helicopter maintenance foreman/woman - mechanical systems, household appliance repair shop foreman/woman, hydraulic unit repair shop foreman/woman, industrial machinery assembly foreman/woman, industrial machinery manufacturing foreman/woman, industrial machinery mechanics foreman/woman, industrial mechanics foreman/woman, industrial mechanics supervisor, industrial, farm and construction machinery mechanics and repairers foreman/woman, locomotive erecting shop foreman/woman, locomotive inspectors foreman/woman, machine builders foreman/woman, machine fitters foreman/woman, machine fitters supervisor, machine maintenance foreman/woman - manufacturing, machinery assembly foreman/woman, machinery manufacturing foreman/woman, manufacturing machinery assembly foreman/woman, marine service foreman/woman - engine repair, mechanical equipment repair inspection foreman/woman, mechanical equipment repair inspectors foreman/woman, mechanical inspectors foreman/woman, mechanical maintenance foreman/woman - utilities, mechanical maintenance supervisor, mechanical maintenance supervisor - manufacturing, mechanics foreman/woman, metal and woodworking machinery manufacturing foreman/woman, meter repair shop foreman/woman, millwright foreman/woman, motor vehicle body repairers foreman/woman, motor vehicle engine repair foreman/woman, motor vehicle mechanics and repairers foreman/woman, motor vehicle mechanics foreman/woman, motor vehicle mechanics supervisor, motor vehicle repair shop foreman/woman, motor vehicle repair shop supervisor, motorcycle mechanics foreman/woman, office machine repairers foreman/woman, oil burner installation foreman/woman, oil burner mechanics foreman/woman, printer repairers foreman/woman, printing machine mechanics foreman/woman, printing machine repair foreman/woman, printing machine repairers foreman/woman, printing press and machine mechanics foreman/woman, processing and packaging equipment maintenance foreman/woman, processing and packaging equipment maintenance supervisor, production equipment maintenance mechanic supervisor, production machinery maintenance foreman/woman, production machinery maintenance mechanic supervisor, production machinery maintenance mechanics foreman/woman, propeller repair foreman/woman, rail transport equipment repair foreman/woman, rail transport equipment repairers foreman/woman, railway car inspection foreman/woman, railway car inspectors foreman/woman, railway car maintenance foreman/woman, railway car maintenance supervisor, railway car repair foreman/woman, railway car repairer foreman/woman, railway car repairer supervisor, railway equipment department supervisor, railway equipment maintenance inspectors foreman/woman, railway rolling stock assembly foreman/woman, railway rolling stock manufacturing foreman/woman, refrigeration contractor, refrigeration foreman/woman, refrigeration mechanics foreman/woman, roundhouse foreman/woman - railway, small engine repair foreman/woman, small-engine repair shop foreman/woman, small-engine repair shop supervisor, small-equipment repair shop supervisor, small-machines repair shop supervisor, textile machine mechanics foreman/woman, textile machine mechanics supervisor, textile machinery assembly foreman/woman, transformer repair shop foreman/woman, turbine assembly foreman/woman, wheel shop foreman/woman - railway equipment.
Main duties of NOC 72020
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
- 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 hiring and promotions
- Ensure that standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare production 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 tradesperson in a relevant trade are usually required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
Additional information
- There is little or no intertrade mobility among the supervisors in this unit group.
Is NOC 72020 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 72020 |
|---|---|
| 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 72020 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 | $40.00 | $60.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.75 | $35.59 | $51.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.00 | $36.45 | $38.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $36.75 | $51.00 |
| New Brunswick | $26.00 | $35.00 | $55.00 |
| Quebec | $25.98 | $38.00 | $55.00 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $38.46 | $57.69 |
| Manitoba | $23.00 | $40.00 | $55.29 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.00 | $40.00 | $57.69 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $43.00 | $65.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.59 | $45.00 | $62.50 |
| Yukon | $29.17 | $41.76 | $49.13 |
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 72020 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 72020 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 air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman?
NOC 72020, Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72020?
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 72020 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 72020 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 72020 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $40.00 an hour, with most wages between $25.00 and $60.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72020 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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