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NOC 64313 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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
Sales & service
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Definition
Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks, quote fares and rates, make reservations, issue tickets, process cargo shipments, check baggage and perform other related customer service duties to assist travellers. They are employed by bus and railway companies, freight forwarding and shipping companies, boat cruise operators and other public transit establishments and by travel wholesalers.
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Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, NOC 64313 covers ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives, and related clerks. These professionals perform essential customer service and administrative tasks for railways, bus lines, ferry services, and other transport operators. Typical responsibilities include quoting fares, reserving passenger space, issuing tickets, processing cargo shipments, and addressing customer inquiries regarding schedules and routes.
This occupation is classified under TEER Category 4, which typically requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Individuals in this role can pursue various Canadian immigration pathways, such as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting semi-skilled workers, or specific regional pilot programs. Understanding the exact job duties and employment requirements defined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is critical for matching your foreign work experience with IRCC immigration programs.
Applicants must provide comprehensive reference letters demonstrating that their past duties align with the official ESDC lead statement and main activities.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 64313 with 64312 (Airline ticket and service agents). 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.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.