Motor vehicle parts clerk NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for motor vehicle parts clerk.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for motor vehicle parts clerk is 14401 (Storekeepers and partspersons), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14401
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14401 covers
Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 14401 — Storekeepers and partspersons |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
- Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
- Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
- Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
To use NOC 14401 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 14401 →
Other job titles under NOC 14401
- Ammunition storekeeper
- Material keeper
- Medical supply clerk
- Parts clerk
- Parts supplier
- Partsperson
- Automotive partsperson - retail
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14401, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft parts etcher — NOC 94106 (Machining tool operators, TEER 4)
- All-terrain vehicle repairer — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics, TEER 2)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, TEER 2)
- Electric motor systems technician — NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics, TEER 2)
- Emergency vehicle dispatcher — NOC 14404 (Dispatchers, TEER 4)
- Industrial motor winder-repairer — NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics, TEER 2)
- Machined parts inspector — NOC 72100 (Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors, TEER 2)
- Motor boat mechanic — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related 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 motor vehicle parts clerk?+
In NOC 2021, "motor vehicle parts clerk" is an example title in unit group 14401 — Storekeepers and partspersons. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is motor vehicle parts clerk eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14401 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 motor vehicle parts clerk get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14401 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 motor vehicle parts clerk get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14401 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 motor vehicle parts clerk 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 14401. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.