Rural mail carrier NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for rural mail carrier.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for rural mail carrier is 74101 (Letter carriers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74101
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74101 covers
Letter carriers sort and deliver mail, record delivery of registered mail and collect money for cash-on-delivery parcels. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation.
| Unit group | 74101 — Letter carriers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Organize mail by address and load into mailbag
- Deliver letters, small parcels and other printed matter along established routes
- Deliver telegrams, special delivery and express mail
- Collect payment for cash-on-delivery service
- Record delivery of registered mail
- Leave notices indicating that items could not be delivered and the location where they can be picked up
To use NOC 74101 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 74101 →
Other job titles under NOC 74101
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74101, one of these may fit better:
- Air carrier maintenance inspector — NOC 22231 (Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers, TEER 2)
- Domestic and rural electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- 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)
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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 rural mail carrier?+
In NOC 2021, "rural mail carrier" is an example title in unit group 74101 — Letter carriers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is rural mail carrier eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74101 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 rural mail carrier get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74101 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 rural mail carrier get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74101 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 rural mail carrier 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 74101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.