National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
NOC 75210: Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations
Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. Below are the main duties, all 50 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 75210?
NOC 75210 is the code for boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bridgemaster, cable ferry operator, canal lock operator and charter boat operator. 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 $27.64 an hour.
- NOC code
- 75210
- 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
- $27.64 an hour
Job titles under NOC 75210
Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.
Main job titles
- bridgemaster
- cable ferry operator
- canal lock operator
- charter boat operator
- ferry terminal worker
- launch master
- linesman/woman - canal lock system
- loading bridge operator
- lockmaster
- motorboat operator
- scow captain
- sightseeing boat operator
- small craft operator
- water taxi operator
All 50 job titles in the NOC index
barge captain, barge operator, beachcomber, bridge attendant - canal lock systems, bridge keeper - lock system, bridgemaster, bridgemaster - lock systems, cable ferry deckhand, cable ferry operator, canal lock operator, canal lock tender, canal lockman/woman, charter boat captain, charter boat master, charter boat operator, dry dock worker - shipbuilding, ferry terminal attendant, ferry terminal worker, launch captain, launch master, launch operator, launch owner-operator, lighthouse keeper, lineshandler - canal lock system, linesman/woman - canal lock system, loading bridge operator, loading bridge operator - ferry, lock operator, lockmaster, manual cable ferry operator, motor boat operator, motor launch operator, motorboat captain, motorboat operator, power cable ferry operator, reaction ferry operator, repair ship owner-operator, scow captain, scow operator, sightseeing boat captain, sightseeing boat master, sightseeing boat operator, small craft operator, water bus captain, water bus master, water bus operator, water taxi captain, water taxi master, water taxi operator, workboat operator.
Main duties of NOC 75210
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Lock equipment operators
- Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
- Operate controls to open or close lock gates
- Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
- Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.
Cable ferry operators
- Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
- Operate cable ferry across narrow waterway
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs to engine, cables and winches.
Ferry terminal workers
- Operate controls to adjust landing bridge, position or remove gangplank, open or close doors and gates, and secure or remove docking devices
- Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
- May collect tickets or fares from passengers.
Boat operators
- Operate motorboats, launches, small ferry boats and other similar vessels to transport passengers or freight
- Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, derricks, fire extinguishers and life preservers
- May perform other duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbours, patrolling beaches and measuring depth of water.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate, issued by Transport Canada, is required for boat operators.
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training is required for boat operators and crew members.
Additional information
- There is little or no mobility among lock equipment operators, cable ferry operators and ferry terminal workers.
- Mobility between boat operators in this unit group is possible.
- Progression from boat operator positions to deck officer positions is possible with additional training, experience and certification.
Is NOC 75210 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 75210 |
|---|---|
| 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 75210 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 | $20.00 | $27.64 | $47.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.08 | $27.00 | $39.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.49 | $27.67 | $38.99 |
| New Brunswick | $18.11 | $26.46 | $37.12 |
| Quebec | $21.93 | $27.75 | $37.65 |
| Ontario | $19.90 | $27.59 | $36.22 |
| Alberta | $21.49 | $26.35 | $30.34 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $29.55 | $47.50 |
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 75210 duties on your 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 bridgemaster?
NOC 75210, Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations, a TEER 5 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 75210?
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 75210 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 75210 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 75210 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $27.64 an hour, with most wages between $20.00 and $47.50. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 75210 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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