Courier NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for courier.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for courier is 74102 (Couriers and messengers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74102
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74102 covers
Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, parcels, packages, messages and other items within and between establishments. They are employed by courier service companies and other establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
| Unit group | 74102 — Couriers and messengers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Pick up messages, letters, envelopes, parcels, airline tickets, legal documents, packages, bonds, cheques, securities and other items from customers, and hand-deliver them to addresses within an establishment or in other establishments by walking, cycling or driving within prescribed time periods
- Collect payment for items delivered
- Keep record of items received and delivered using delivery information acquisition devices.
To use NOC 74102 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 74102 →
Other job titles under NOC 74102
- Bank messenger
- Courier service driver
- Mail service courier
- Delivery person - courier service
- Runner - courier service
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74102, one of these may fit better:
- Courier service supervisor — NOC 72025 (Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations, TEER 2)
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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 courier?+
In NOC 2021, "courier" is an example title in unit group 74102 — Couriers and messengers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is courier eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74102 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does courier get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74102 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a courier get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74102 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 courier 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 74102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.