Water well driller NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for water well driller.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for water well driller is 72501 (Water well drillers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72501
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72501 covers
Water well drillers operate a variety of mobile water well drilling rigs and equipment to drill and monitor residential, commercial and industrial water wells. They are employed by water well drilling contractors and governments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72501 — Water well drillers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Review client requirements and proposed locations for water wells
- Operate water well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore and dig for residential, commercial and industrial water wells or environmental assessment, and install well screens, casings and other well fixtures
- Document geological formations encountered
- Clean and disinfect wells in preparation for use
- Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on water well drilling rigs and equipment
- Install, test, maintain and repair water well pumps, piping systems and equipment and perform pumping tests to assess well performance
To use NOC 72501 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 72501 →
Other job titles under NOC 72501
- Water well driller apprentice
- Cable tool driller - water well drilling
- Churn drill operator - water well drilling
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72501, one of these may fit better:
- Construction driller — NOC 73402 (Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction, TEER 3)
- Oil well servicing manager — NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing, TEER 0)
- Petroleum well completion engineer — NOC 21332 (Petroleum engineers, TEER 1)
- Water filtration plant operator — NOC 92101 (Water and waste treatment plant operators, TEER 2)
- Water intake tender — NOC 95102 (Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Water purification plant operator — NOC 92101 (Water and waste treatment plant operators, TEER 2)
- Water treatment plant operator — NOC 92101 (Water and waste treatment plant operators, 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 water well driller?+
In NOC 2021, "water well driller" is an example title in unit group 72501 — Water well drillers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is water well driller eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72501 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 water well driller get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72501 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 water well driller get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72501 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 water well driller 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 72501. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.