Harbour master NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for harbour master.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for harbour master is 70012 (Facility operation and maintenance managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
70012
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 70012 covers
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.
| Unit group | 70012 — Facility operation and maintenance managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Facility operation managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
- Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
To use NOC 70012 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 70012 →
Other job titles under NOC 70012
- Airport manager
- Arena manager
- Campus maintenance manager
- Facilities maintenance head
- Facility operations manager
- Grain elevator district manager
- Maintenance and service superintendent
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 70012, one of these may fit better:
- Ferryboat master — NOC 72602 (Deck officers, water transport, TEER 2)
- Fishing vessel master — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Harbour police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Harbour police officer — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
- Launch master — NOC 75210 (Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations, TEER 5)
- Master chef — NOC 62200 (Chefs, TEER 2)
- Master mariner — NOC 72602 (Deck officers, water transport, 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 harbour master?+
In NOC 2021, "harbour master" is an example title in unit group 70012 — Facility operation and maintenance managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is harbour master eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 70012 is TEER 0, 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 harbour master get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 70012 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a harbour master get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 70012 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 harbour master 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 70012. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.