National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 90011: Utilities managers
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. Below are the main duties, all 53 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 90011?
NOC 90011 is the code for utilities managers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include director of waste management, director of water pollution control, distribution systems director - utilities and electric generating plant manager. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), 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 $61.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 90011
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $61.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 90011
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
Main job titles
- director of waste management
- director of water pollution control
- distribution systems director - utilities
- electric generating plant manager
- electric power plant manager
- electrical power transmission operations director
- gas supply operations manager
- liquid waste facility manager
- refined petroleum products distribution manager
- sewage treatment plant manager
- water filtration plant manager
- water supply director
All 53 job titles in the NOC index
cellulosic ethanol production plant manager, compost facility manager, compressor station manager, director of sustainability - waste management, director of waste management, director of water pollution control, distribution network director - utilities, distribution operations manager - utilities, distribution systems director - utilities, division manager - petroleum distribution, electric generating plant manager, electric generating station manager, electric power plant manager, electric power services manager, electrical power transmission operations director, ethanol operations manager, fuel distribution manager, gas distribution manager, gas supply manager, gas supply operations manager, geothermal power plant operations manager, geothermal production manager, hydro-electric power production plant director, hydro-electric power station director, hydroelectric power station project manager, irrigation district manager, landfill manager, liquid waste facility manager, nuclear waste manager, petroleum distribution manager, pipelines operations manager, public utilities manager, refined petroleum products distribution manager, sanitary sewer service manager, sewage disposal manager, sewage plant manager, sewage treatment plant manager, sewage treatment system director, solid waste processing district manager, solid waste processing manager, solid waste processing operations planning manager, transmission lines manager, transmission operations director - utilities, waste management director, waste water treatment system director, water department director, water distribution manager, water filtration plant manager, water pollution control director, water supply director, waterworks director, waterworks manager, waterworks superintendent.
Main duties of NOC 90011
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Water supply managers
- Manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
- Electrical power distribution managers
- Manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
Natural gas and petroleum supply managers
- Manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals
- Plan and direct the distribution of heating oil products to retail distributors and regional storage sites.
- Water pollution control managers
- Manage the operations of a sewage treatment plant, schedule and direct maintenance of plant equipment, and prepare reports on water quality.
Waste systems managers
- Manage solid or liquid waste collection and disposal systems, train drivers in how to handle waste and ensure safe operation of disposal facilities.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in an appropriate discipline is required. For example, electrical engineering is required for managers of transmission lines, and water resource technology for water supply managers.
- Several years of experience as a supervisor in a related utilities operations department are required.
- A professional engineer certification is usually required for managers of utility operations involved in the transmission and distribution of electrical power, and natural gas and heating oil.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the utility industry is possible with experience.
Is NOC 90011 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 90011 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 90011 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 | $40.38 | $61.00 | $93.75 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $47.69 | $69.64 | $106.31 |
| Nova Scotia | $40.92 | $60.12 | $93.88 |
| New Brunswick | $41.10 | $61.78 | $94.11 |
| Quebec | $48.00 | $61.06 | $85.16 |
| Ontario | $45.00 | $63.46 | $98.90 |
| Manitoba | $37.39 | $55.29 | $68.81 |
| Saskatchewan | $51.28 | $72.12 | $95.77 |
| Alberta | $35.94 | $50.48 | $96.15 |
| British Columbia | $41.77 | $58.75 | $76.92 |
| Yukon | $38.13 | $52.59 | $89.70 |
| Northwest Territories | $53.25 | $71.04 | $96.50 |
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 90011 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 90011 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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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 director of waste management?
NOC 90011, Utilities managers, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 90011?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 90011 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 90011 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 90011 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $61.00 an hour, with most wages between $40.38 and $93.75. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 90011 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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