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NOC 22213 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Land survey technologists and technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
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.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, land survey technologists and technicians are categorized under code 22213. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who conduct or participate in land surveys to determine the precise locations and boundaries of natural features, public or private real property, and engineering projects. They are commonly employed by federal, provincial, and municipal governments, as well as private-sector architectural, engineering, and land surveying establishments.
To work in Canada as a land survey technologist, a two- to three-year college program in geomatics technology or land survey technology is typically required. Technicians generally require a one- to two-year college program in a related field. Certification by provincial associations of geomatics or land surveying technologists and technicians may also be required by employers. Because NOC 22213 is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this role are eligible for high-skilled Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
As Canada continues to expand its infrastructure and real estate sectors, the demand for skilled land survey professionals remains strong. Securing employment or obtaining permanent residency through these pathways requires meeting specific IRCC and provincial criteria, including language proficiency and educational credential assessments.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Yes — Land survey technologists and technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Land survey technologists and technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 22213 with 21203 (Land surveyors). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
Yes — Land survey technologists and technicians is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.