Mail sorter NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for mail sorter.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for mail sorter is 74100 (Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74100
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74100 covers
Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
| Unit group | 74100 — Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Mail sorters
- Sort mail according to destination
- Bundle, label, bag and route sorted mail to the proper delivery stream
- Operate vehicles and material handling equipment in order to sort mail and load postal trucks
- Search directories to find the correct address for redirected mail.
- Mailroom clerks
To use NOC 74100 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 74100 →
Other job titles under NOC 74100
- Postal clerk - mail and parcel sorting
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74100, one of these may fit better:
- Express mail service clerk — NOC 64401 (Postal services representatives, TEER 4)
- Mail clerk — NOC 64401 (Postal services representatives, TEER 4)
- Mail operations manager — NOC 70021 (Postal and courier services managers, TEER 0)
- Mail processing plant manager — NOC 70021 (Postal and courier services managers, TEER 0)
- Mail room clerk — NOC 64401 (Postal services representatives, TEER 4)
- Mail room supervisor — NOC 72025 (Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations, TEER 2)
- Mail service courier — NOC 74102 (Couriers and messengers, TEER 4)
- Rural mail carrier — NOC 74101 (Letter carriers, 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 mail sorter?+
In NOC 2021, "mail sorter" is an example title in unit group 74100 — Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is mail sorter eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74100 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does mail sorter get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74100 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 mail sorter get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74100 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 mail sorter 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 74100. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.