National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72411: Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces; repair and/or replace automotive glass and repair defective automobile body parts and damage to the bodies of newly assembled cars. Below are the main duties, all 54 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 72411?
NOC 72411 is the code for auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include auto body and collision technician, auto body repairer, automobile damage repair estimator and automotive body mechanic. 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 $27.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72411
- 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
- $27.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72411
Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces; repair and/or replace automotive glass and repair defective automobile body parts and damage to the bodies of newly assembled cars. Damage repair estimators assess the degree of damage to a vehicle and estimate the cost of parts and labour. They are employed by automobile dealerships, automobile body repair shops, automobile appraisal centres and by motor vehicle manufacturers. This unit group also includes metal repairers. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main job titles
- auto body and collision technician
- auto body repairer
- automobile damage repair estimator
- automotive body mechanic
- automotive glass technician
- automotive painter - motor vehicle repair
- automotive painter apprentice
- metal finisher - motor vehicle manufacturing
- metal repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor vehicle body technician - truck
- painter - motor vehicle repair
All 54 job titles in the NOC index
antique car body restorer, antique vehicle body restorer, apprentice painter - motor vehicle repair, auto body and collision technician, auto body appraiser, auto body damage estimator, auto body estimator, auto body mechanic, auto body repair planner, auto body repairer, auto body technician, auto body technician - collision, auto body technician - refinishing, auto body worker, auto glass installer, automobile body repairman/woman, automobile damage repair estimator, automobile polisher-sander - motor vehicle repair, automotive body mechanic, automotive body painter, automotive body repairer, automotive body repairer-painter, automotive body technician, automotive glass technician, automotive painter - motor vehicle repair, automotive painter apprentice, automotive painting and refinishing technician, automotive painting technician, automotive refinishing technician, automotive repair shop estimator, body and fender repairer - automobile, body and fender repairman/woman - automobile, collision repair technician, dent remover and repairer - automobile, dingman/woman - autobody, journeyman/woman motor vehicle body repairer, metal finish and touch-up repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing, metal finisher - motor vehicle manufacturing, metal repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing, metal upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing, motor repair vehicle painter apprentice, motor vehicle apprentice painter, motor vehicle body finisher, motor vehicle body repairer, motor vehicle body repairer - collision, motor vehicle body repairer - metal and paint, motor vehicle body repairer - refinishing, motor vehicle body repairer apprentice, motor vehicle body repair-painter, motor vehicle body technician, motor vehicle body technician - truck, motor vehicle painter - motor vehicle repair, painter - motor vehicle repair, used car renovator.
Main duties of NOC 72411
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians
- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
- Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
- File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools
- Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
- Mix paint, blend and match colours
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns
- Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs
- Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.
Automobile damage repair estimator
- Inspect vehicle and estimate the costs and times for the repair and restoration of the vehicle
- Write report on damage and cost estimate
- Plan and coordinate work processes with the technicians
- Follow automobile industry safety norms and standards
- Provide customer service, such as answering all customer inquiries and explaining the complete repair process
- Follow up with insurance companies for claim related correspondence
- Order parts and material
- Maintain accurate documentation and obtain customer signatures
- Oversee final repairs for appearance and quality of work.
Employment requirements
- Auto body and collision technicians
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to four-year auto body and collision damage technician apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years of work experience in the auto body and collision technician trade and completion of a professional or college automotive body repair program is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Trade certification for auto body and collision technician is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Auto body repairer certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified auto body and collision technician upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Automotive refinishing technicians
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- to three-year automotive painter apprenticeship program or a combination of one year of work experience in the automotive refinishing technicians trade and completion of a high school or college automotive painting program is usually required for automotive refinishing technicians trade certification.
- Automotive refinishing technicians certification is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified automotive refinishing technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Automotive glass technicians
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Auto glass industry certification is usually required.
- Apprenticeship training and trade certification for automotive glass technicians is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia.
- Automobile damage repair estimator
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- A combination of two- to three-year of relevant automotive experience and education is usually required.
- Metal repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- One to two years of on-the-job training are provided.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- With experience, auto body, collision and refinishing technicians and tradespersons and automobile damage repair estimators may progress to supervisory positions.
- Metal repairers employed in motor vehicle manufacturing may progress to motor vehicle repairer positions through an apprenticeship program, or, with experience, they may progress to supervisory positions in motor vehicle manufacturing.
Is NOC 72411 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 72411 |
|---|---|
| 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 72411 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 | $18.50 | $27.00 | $40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.75 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $23.56 | $25.00 | $37.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $25.00 | $33.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.00 | $26.50 | $32.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $25.00 | $36.00 |
| Ontario | $18.00 | $29.00 | $43.27 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $27.00 | $41.03 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.00 | $27.50 | $40.38 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $28.75 | $36.00 |
| British Columbia | $21.22 | $31.82 | $47.65 |
| Yukon | $28.45 | $36.46 | $47.47 |
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.
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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 body and collision technician?
NOC 72411, Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72411?
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 72411 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 72411 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 72411 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $27.00 an hour, with most wages between $18.50 and $40.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72411 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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