Supermarket meat cutter NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for supermarket meat cutter.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for supermarket meat cutter is 65202 (Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
65202
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 65202 covers
Meat cutters and fishmongers prepare and package pieces of meat, poultry and fish that are sold by food retailers or wholesalers. They use tools to cut, trim and package meat, poultry and fish on a daily basis. They are employed in grocery stores, fish stores, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 65202 — Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
- Cut, weigh, package, label and price meat, meat products, fish and seafood for sale
- Suggest complementary and/or alternative meat or fish products to consumers
- Inspect the quality of meat, fish and seafood, expiry dates and ensure proper product rotation
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
- Receive and store merchandise in accordance with the company's established standards
To use NOC 65202 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 65202 →
Other job titles under NOC 65202
- Fishmonger
- Fishmonger - retail
- Meat cutter - retail or wholesale
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 65202, one of these may fit better:
- Diamond cutter — NOC 62202 (Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Fur cutter — NOC 95105 (Labourers in textile processing and cutting, TEER 5)
- Gem cutter — NOC 62202 (Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Glove cutter — NOC 95105 (Labourers in textile processing and cutting, TEER 5)
- Granite cutter — NOC 94103 (Concrete, clay and stone forming operators, TEER 4)
- Grass cutter — NOC 85121 (Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers, TEER 5)
- Ham cutter — NOC 94141 (Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers, TEER 4)
- Industrial meat cutter — NOC 94141 (Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers, TEER 4)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
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 supermarket meat cutter?+
In NOC 2021, "supermarket meat cutter" is an example title in unit group 65202 — Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Sales and service occupations" broad category.
Is supermarket meat cutter eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 65202 is TEER 5. 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 supermarket meat cutter get extra CRS points?+
NOC 65202 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 supermarket meat cutter get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 65202 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 supermarket meat cutter 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 65202. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.