National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
NOC 75119: Other trades helpers and labourers
Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. Below are the main duties, all 101 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 75119?
NOC 75119 is the code for other trades helpers and labourers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include aerial spraying assistant, aircraft mechanic helper, cable installer helper and diesel mechanic helper. It is a TEER 5 occupation (usually a short work demonstration and no formal education), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $24.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 75119
- TEER
- 5: Short work demonstration, no formal education
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $24.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 75119
Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.
Main job titles
- aerial spraying assistant
- aircraft mechanic helper
- cable installer helper
- diesel mechanic helper
- ground worker - telecommunications
- mechanic's helper - automotive
- millwright helper
- refrigeration mechanic helper
- splicer helper - telecommunications
- surveyor helper
All 101 job titles in the NOC index
aerial spraying assistant, aerial spraying lineman/woman, air conditioning mechanic helper, aircraft instrument mechanic helper, aircraft mechanic helper, automobile body repairer helper, automobile bumper straightener, automotive electrician helper, automotive mechanic helper, cable installation and repair helper - telecommunications, cable installer helper, cable repairer helper, cable repairer helper - telecommunications, cable splicer helper, cableman/woman helper, chainman/woman - land surveying, chemical process equipment mechanic helper, commercial air conditioning mechanic helper, compassman/woman - land surveying, construction equipment mechanic helper, crawler track repairer helper, diesel mechanic helper, diver helper, electric cable network installer helper, electric cable splicer helper, electric motor repairer helper, electric power and wire communications labourer, electrical mechanic helper, elevator constructor helper, elevator mechanic helper, engine fitter helper, factory maintenance mechanic helper, factory or mill maintenance mechanic helper, field mechanic helper, fire equipment servicer helper, furnace repairer helper, gas meter repairer helper, ground hand - telecommunications, ground worker - power lines, ground worker - telecommunications, hand peat moss cutter, heating and air conditioning mechanic helper, heating and cooling mechanic helper, heavy equipment mechanic helper, industrial instrument repairer helper, industrial machinery oiler, industrial mechanic helper, installer helper - telecommunications, lineman/woman helper, lineman/woman helper - power and communication lines, liner replacer - ore-processing equipment, lineworker helper, machine mechanic-fitter helper, marine electrician helper, mechanic helper, mechanic-fitter helper, mechanic's helper - automotive, mill mechanic helper, millwright helper, mobile equipment repairer helper, mobile mechanic helper, motor vehicle body repairer helper, motor vehicle mechanic helper, motorman/woman - offshore drilling rig, oil burner maintainer helper, oil burner mechanic helper, oil burner technician helper, ore-processing equipment repairer helper, peat digger, pipefitter helper - shipbuilding, power cable system installer helper, powered-machine or towed-machine repairer helper - construction, powerhouse electrician helper, powerhouse mechanical repairer helper, powerhouse oiler, protective signal servicer helper, pump-installer and repairer helper, railway car repairer helper, refrigeration mechanic helper, rig mechanic helper, rodman/woman - land surveying, sewing machine mechanic helper, sewing machine repairer helper, ship machinery installer helper, shipbuilding electrician helper, shipyard electrician helper, small-engine mechanic helper, splicer helper - telecommunications, squeak, rattle and leak locator, stakeman/woman - land surveying, staker - detailer, stationary engine oiler, surveying and optical instruments repairer helper, surveyor helper, switchman/woman helper - telecommunications, telephone cable splicer helper, underground cable helper, underground cable splicer helper, utilities instrument mechanic helper, utility pole installer, window air conditioner repairer helper.
Main duties of NOC 75119
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas
- Assist in splicing overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing industrial machinery and equipment
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing elevators
- Assist in repairing and maintaining stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment
- Assist in mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles
- Assist in repairing electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment
- Mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying
- Assist in land surveying activities, such as holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area
- Perform other labouring and elemental tasks as required.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
- There is little or no mobility between occupations in this unit group.
Is NOC 75119 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 5 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 75119 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| 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 75119 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 | $17.75 | $24.00 | $36.40 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $21.00 | $27.04 |
| New Brunswick | $16.80 | $21.00 | $28.00 |
| Quebec | $18.00 | $25.00 | $37.46 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $23.00 | $38.96 |
| Manitoba | $16.50 | $22.00 | $29.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $22.92 | $33.50 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $23.00 | $32.00 |
| British Columbia | $19.00 | $25.00 | $36.50 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). 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 75119 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 75119 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 aerial spraying assistant?
NOC 75119, Other trades helpers and labourers, a TEER 5 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 75119?
TEER 5. Usually a short work demonstration and no formal education. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 75119 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 5 jobs.
Is NOC 75119 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 75119 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $24.00 an hour, with most wages between $17.75 and $36.40. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 75119 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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