National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 74100: Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations
Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. Below are the main duties, all 23 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 74100?
NOC 74100 is the code for mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include mail sorter and postal clerk - mail and parcel sorting. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $26.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 74100
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $26.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 74100
Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
Main job titles
- mail sorter
- postal clerk - mail and parcel sorting
All 23 job titles in the NOC index
addressing machine operator - mail and parcel sorting, address-labelling machine tender, address-plate inserter, envelope-sealing and envelope-imprinting machine tender, inserting machine tender - mail and parcel sorting, letter sorting clerk, mail dispatcher, mail distribution clerk, mail filing clerk, mail handler, mail processing clerk, mail sortation clerk, mail sorter, mail tracing clerk, mailing machine operator, mail-sorting system operator, package handler, parcel sorter, postal clerk - mail and parcel sorting, sorting and routing clerk, stamp-cancelling machine tender - mail and parcel sorting, warehouse worker - mail and parcel sorting, warehouse worker - mail and postal services.
Main duties of NOC 74100
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Mail sorters
- Sort mail according to destination
- Bundle, label, bag and route sorted mail to the proper delivery stream
- Operate vehicles and material handling equipment in order to sort mail and load postal trucks
- Search directories to find the correct address for redirected mail.
Mailroom clerks
- Receive, process, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, messages and courier packages manually or electronically
- Maintain address databases and produce personalized mailings
- Print and photocopy material, stuff envelopes and affix address labels
- Weigh outgoing mail, calculate and affix proper postage, and bundle by postal code
- May operate and maintain print shop and mailing house equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school and some college office administration courses may be required.
- On-the-job training is required.
- Physical fitness may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory or facility management positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 74100 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 74100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| 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 74100 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 | $18.56 | $26.00 | $30.66 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.00 | $25.00 | $30.25 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.00 | $27.00 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.78 | $26.95 | $34.27 |
| New Brunswick | $19.65 | $26.00 | $30.66 |
| Quebec | $19.00 | $25.98 | $31.00 |
| Ontario | $18.92 | $27.00 | $30.36 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $25.00 | $30.26 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.85 | $23.70 | $30.66 |
| Alberta | $17.30 | $25.00 | $30.36 |
| British Columbia | $18.44 | $28.00 | $31.50 |
| Yukon | $17.94 | $28.43 | $30.13 |
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 74100 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 74100 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 mail sorter?
NOC 74100, Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 74100?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 74100 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 4 jobs.
Is NOC 74100 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 74100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $26.00 an hour, with most wages between $18.56 and $30.66. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 74100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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