Paving contractor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for paving contractor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for paving contractor 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
- Heavy equipment operators supervisor
- Oil field construction supervisor
- 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:
- Artificial insemination service contractor — NOC 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors, TEER 2)
- Bricklaying contractor — NOC 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers, TEER 2)
- Cabinetmaking contractor — NOC 72013 (Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades, TEER 2)
- Carpentry contractor — NOC 72013 (Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades, TEER 2)
- Cement finishing contractor — NOC 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers, TEER 2)
- Concrete paving labourer — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Crop harvesting service contractor — NOC 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors, TEER 2)
- Electrical contractor — NOC 72011 (Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations, 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 paving contractor?+
In NOC 2021, "paving contractor" 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 paving contractor 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 paving contractor 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 paving contractor 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 paving contractor 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.