Resilient floor installer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for resilient floor installer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for resilient floor installer is 73113 (Floor covering installers), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
73113
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73113 covers
Floor covering installers install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. They are employed by construction companies, floor-covering contractors and carpet outlets, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 73113 — Floor covering installers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
- Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
- Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, seaming iron, bonding tape or other bonding materials
- Stretch carpeting using knee-kicker or power stretcher and secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple gun or other devices
- Measure, cut and install resilient floor covering using adhesive, rollers and other hand tools
- Install hardwood floors, such as strip floors, block floors or plank floors, using glue, staples, nails or other means
To use NOC 73113 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 73113 →
Other job titles under NOC 73113
- Carpet layer
- Floor covering installer apprentice
- Floor covering mechanic
- Hardwood floor layer
- Vinyl floor installer
- Residential floor and wall covering installer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73113, one of these may fit better:
- Acoustical ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Aluminum window installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Boiler installer — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Ceramic tile installer — NOC 73101 (Tilesetters, TEER 3)
- Eavestrough installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Electric appliance installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
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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 resilient floor installer?+
In NOC 2021, "resilient floor installer" is an example title in unit group 73113 — Floor covering installers. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is resilient floor installer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73113 is TEER 3, 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 resilient floor installer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 73113 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 resilient floor installer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 73113 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 resilient floor installer 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 73113. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.