65101
Service station attendants
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Sales & service
6 › 65 › 651 › 6510
Definition
Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in marinas sell fuel, rent boats and related equipment, and maintain marina facilities.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Automotive service station attendants
- Refuel vehicles
- Perform minor service and maintenance such as washing the windshield, checking fluid levels and air pressure, and replacing parts such as tires, light bulbs and windshield-wiper blades
- Receive payment from customers
- Perform minor property maintenance duties such as sweeping service station lot, trimming shrubs, scrubbing service bays and painting curbs
- May pick up and deliver customers' cars for service station automotive repair department.
- Marina service station attendants
- Refuel boats
- Pump boat's marine septic system
- Rent boats, life jackets and other equipment and record rental data
- Receive payment from customers
- Maintain dock area and marina facilities and assist in seasonal moving of ramps and docks.
Example job titles
- •gas station attendant (except self-serve)
- •marina attendant
- •service station attendant
Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Service Station Attendants are classified under NOC code 65101. This occupation falls under TEER 5, which encompasses roles that typically require a short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements. Workers in this unit group are primarily employed by retail gasoline stations, marina service stations, and other automotive service facilities across Canada.
According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the primary duties of NOC 65101 professionals include refueling vehicles and watercraft, performing minor maintenance services such as checking fluid levels and inflating tires, washing windshields, and processing customer payments. While formal education is not strictly mandated, some employers may require completion of secondary school, and on-the-job training is typically provided.
As a TEER 5 occupation, individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada under NOC 65101 are generally ineligible for federal Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, pathways exist through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target semi-skilled and entry-level workers, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) utilizing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an authorized immigration representative or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for official guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.