NOC 72013Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 72013 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. 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: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies. Contractors may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Train or arrange for training of workers
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare schedules and other reports
May manage the operations of their own companies
May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.

Example job titles

•cabinetmaking contractor
•carpenter supervisor
•carpentry contractor
•finish carpenters foreman/woman
•form builders foreman/woman
•framers foreman/woman
•maintenance carpenters foreman/woman

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Overview

National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 code 72013 covers contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades. Classified under TEER 2, this occupation includes individuals who supervise, co-ordinate, and schedule the activities of carpenters, apprentices, and construction helpers. These professionals are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments, or they may operate their own businesses.

To qualify under NOC 72013, candidates typically must complete secondary school and have several years of experience as a qualified carpenter. Trade certification in carpentry is also usually required. Key duties include establishing work methods to meet schedules, resolving work-related problems, requisitioning materials, training workers, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations.

As a TEER 2 occupation, NOC 72013 is eligible for various economic immigration pathways to Canada, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

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

Commonly confused codes

72014Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72013 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 72013 usually require?

Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 72013?

Applicants most often mix up 72013 with 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers). 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.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 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.