Electrical engineering technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for electrical engineering technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for electrical engineering technician is 22310 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians), 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. It's eligible for STEM category draws.
NOC code
22310
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
STEM
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22310 covers
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.
| Unit group | 22310 — Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists
- Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, microelectronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
- Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
- Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
- Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
To use NOC 22310 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 22310 →
Other job titles under NOC 22310
- Communications technologist
- Electrical engineering technologist
- Electricity distribution network technologist
- Electronics design technologist
- Electronics engineering technician
- Electronics engineering technologist
- Electronics manufacturing technician
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22310, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft electrical technician — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Chemical engineering technician — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Chemical engineering technologist — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Civil engineering technician — NOC 22300 (Civil engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Civil engineering technologist — NOC 22300 (Civil engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Director of software engineering — NOC 20012 (Computer and information systems managers, TEER 0)
- Electrical appliance assembler — NOC 94202 (Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing, TEER 4)
- Electrical appliance assembly inspector — NOC 94202 (Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing, TEER 4)
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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 electrical engineering technician?+
In NOC 2021, "electrical engineering technician" is an example title in unit group 22310 — Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is electrical engineering technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22310 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 electrical engineering technician get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 22310 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 electrical engineering technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 22310 is on IRCC's list for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says electrical engineering technician 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 22310. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.