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NOC 65101 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Service station attendants. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, 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
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.
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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).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Service station attendants is TEER 5, 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.
Service station attendants is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Service station attendants 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.