NOC 65312Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

NOC 65312 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-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.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
Empty trash cans and other waste containers
Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
Cut grass and tend grounds and plants
Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.

Example job titles

•custodian
•heavy-duty cleaner
•industrial cleaner
•plant cleaner
•school janitor

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Overview

Under the official ESDC NOC 2021 classification, NOC 65312 covers janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners. These workers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interiors and exteriors of commercial, institutional, industrial, or residential buildings. Their typical duties include sweeping, mopping, washing walls and windows, emptying trash, operating specialized heavy-duty cleaning equipment, and performing minor maintenance or routine repairs to building systems such as heating, plumbing, and electrical setups.

NOC 65312 is classified under TEER 5, representing occupations that typically require no formal educational credentials or short-term work demonstration. For Canadian immigration, TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry. However, candidates in this category may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) entry-level and semi-skilled streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other localized pilot programs.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 65312 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Janitors, caretakers and heavy-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.

What education or training does NOC 65312 usually require?

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-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.