Industrial instrument technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for industrial instrument technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for industrial instrument technician is 22312 (Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics), a TEER 2 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
22312
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22312 covers
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 22312 — Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
|---|---|
| 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
- Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing
- Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
- Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
- Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
- Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
To use NOC 22312 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 22312 →
Other job titles under NOC 22312
- Apprentice industrial instrument mechanic
- Industrial instrument mechanic
- Industrial instrumentation technician
- Process control equipment mechanic
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22312, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft instrument inspector — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft instrument mechanic — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft instrument technician — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Hearing instrument practitioner — NOC 32109 (Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment, TEER 2)
- Hearing instrument specialist — NOC 32109 (Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment, TEER 2)
- Industrial accountant — NOC 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants, TEER 1)
- Industrial boilermaker — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Industrial butcher — NOC 94141 (Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers 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 industrial instrument technician?+
In NOC 2021, "industrial instrument technician" is an example title in unit group 22312 — Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is industrial instrument technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22312 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 industrial instrument technician get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 22312 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 industrial instrument technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 22312 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 industrial instrument 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 22312. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.