Heavy equipment operators supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for heavy equipment operators supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for heavy equipment operators supervisor is 72021 (Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews), 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
72021
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72021 covers
Contractors and supervisors of heavy equipment operator crews supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Crane operators (72500), Water well drillers (72501), Heavy equipment operators (73400), Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (73402), Railway yard and track maintenance workers (74200), Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (74205), Longshore workers (75100), Material handlers (75101), and Public works and maintenance labourers (75212). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 72021 — Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews |
|---|---|
| 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 operate cranes and construction, paving, drilling, railway maintenance and other similar heavy equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
To use NOC 72021 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 72021 →
Other job titles under NOC 72021
- Excavating contractor
- Oil field construction supervisor
- Paving contractor
- Pipeline construction supervisor
- Demolition foreman/woman
- Drilling and blasting foreman/woman - construction
- Logging road construction foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72021, one of these may fit better:
- Agricultural equipment technician — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
- Athletic equipment custodian — NOC 65211 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport, TEER 5)
- Audio equipment salesperson — NOC 64100 (Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers, TEER 4)
- Communication equipment sales representative — NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade, TEER 2)
- Construction equipment mechanic — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
- Construction equipment sales representative — NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade, TEER 2)
- Electrical equipment manufacturing supervisor — NOC 92021 (Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing, TEER 2)
- Farm equipment mechanic — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, 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 heavy equipment operators supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "heavy equipment operators supervisor" is an example title in unit group 72021 — Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is heavy equipment operators supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72021 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 heavy equipment operators supervisor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72021 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 heavy equipment operators supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72021 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 heavy equipment operators 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 72021. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.