NOC 22213: Land survey technologists and technicians
Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater. They are employed by all levels of government, architectural and engineering firms, and by private sector surveying establishments.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 22213 (Land survey technologists and technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 22213 |
|---|---|
| Title | Land survey technologists and technicians |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- engineering survey technologist
- geodetic survey technologist
- geomatics technologist - land surveying
- land survey technician
- legal survey technician
- topographic survey technician
- transit operator - surveying
Main duties
- Land survey technologists
- Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
- Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
- Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
- Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
- Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
- Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
- Supervise and coordinate field survey activities.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 22210 — Architectural technologists and technicians
- NOC 22211 — Industrial designers
- NOC 22212 — Drafting technologists and technicians
- NOC 22214 — Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
- NOC 22220 — Computer network and web technicians
- NOC 22221 — User support technicians
- NOC 22222 — Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 22230 — Non-destructive testers and inspectors
- NOC 22231 — Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- NOC 22232 — Occupational health and safety specialists
← NOC 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians · NOC 22214 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 22213 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22213 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 22213 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 22213 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 22213?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 22213. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.