Appliance repair shop supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for appliance repair shop supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for appliance repair shop supervisor is 72020 (Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
72020
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72020 covers
Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 72020 — Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
To use NOC 72020 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 72020 →
Other job titles under NOC 72020
- Heating systems contractor
- Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman
- Aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor
- Aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman
- Electrical mechanics foreman/woman
- Heating systems mechanics foreman/woman
- Heavy machinery assembly foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72020, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft repair shop inspector — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft structural repair technician — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Appliance buyer — NOC 62101 (Retail and wholesale buyers, TEER 2)
- Appliance service technician — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Appliance service technician apprentice — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Appliance servicer — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Automobile damage repair estimator — NOC 72411 (Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators, TEER 2)
- Automobile repair shop manager — NOC 60020 (Retail and wholesale trade managers, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for appliance repair shop supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "appliance repair shop supervisor" is an example title in unit group 72020 — Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is appliance repair shop supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72020 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does appliance repair shop supervisor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72020 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a appliance repair shop supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72020 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says appliance repair shop supervisor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 72020. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.