Home builder NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for home builder.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for home builder is 70011 (Home building and renovation managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
70011
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 70011 covers
Home building managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Home renovation managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the renovation of existing residential homes.
| Unit group | 70011 — Home building and renovation managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a residential home building or renovating company
- Prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects
- Consult with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications
- Select, hire and supervise trade subcontractors to do specialized work, such as plumbing, heating and electrical work
- Plan and prepare work schedules and coordinate the activities of subcontractors
- Inspect work performed by subcontractors to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specifications
To use NOC 70011 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 70011 →
Other job titles under NOC 70011
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 70011, one of these may fit better:
- Belt builder helper — NOC 95104 (Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing, TEER 5)
- Funeral home attendant — NOC 65329 (Other service support occupations, TEER 5)
- Home economist — NOC 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Home inspector — NOC 22233 (Construction inspectors, TEER 2)
- Home support worker — NOC 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, TEER 4)
- Machine builder — NOC 72405 (Machine fitters, TEER 2)
- Machine tool builder — NOC 72405 (Machine fitters, TEER 2)
- Rubber belt builder — NOC 94112 (Rubber processing machine operators and related workers, 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 home builder?+
In NOC 2021, "home builder" is an example title in unit group 70011 — Home building and renovation managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is home builder eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 70011 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 home builder get extra CRS points?+
NOC 70011 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 home builder get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 70011 is on IRCC's list for Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. 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 home builder 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 70011. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.