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NOC 65310 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Light duty cleaners. 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.
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Sales & service
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Definition
Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals. Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 65310 represents Light Duty Cleaners. This occupation falls under TEER category 5, which generally covers jobs that require no formal educational requirements or on-the-job training. Light duty cleaners are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, school systems, office buildings, and private residences. Their primary duties include sweeping, mopping, washing, waxing and polishing floors, dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, making beds, distributing clean toiletries, and disinfecting kitchens and bathrooms.
While TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates in this category may still secure Canadian permanent residency. Viable pathways include specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and other pilot programs aimed at addressing critical labor shortages in service sectors. There are no set academic requirements for this role, though previous experience can be beneficial.
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 — Light duty cleaners 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.
Light duty cleaners 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.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.