NOC 72020Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

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

NOC 72020 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic 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

7 › 72 › 720 › 7202

Definition

Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (7240), Automotive service technicians (7241) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (7242). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
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 hiring and promotions
Ensure that standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare production 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

•air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman
•aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor
•aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman
•appliance repair shop supervisor
•electrical mechanics foreman/woman
•heating systems contractor
•heating systems mechanics foreman/woman
•heavy machinery assembly foreman/woman

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 72020 encompasses contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making it eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system (such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class) as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this group supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, including automotive service technicians, heavy-duty equipment mechanics, and heating and air conditioning mechanics.

To qualify under NOC 72020, candidates typically must demonstrate completion of secondary school and several years of experience as a qualified journeyperson in their respective trade. Typical duties include coordinating and scheduling activities, establishing methods to meet work schedules, ordering materials, resolving work problems, and ensuring safety standards are met. Supervisors in this unit group may also operate their own businesses as independent contractors.

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

Commonly confused codes

72010Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations 72021Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72020 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Contractors and supervisors, mechanic 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 72020 usually require?

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic 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 72020?

Applicants most often mix up 72020 with 72010 (Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations), 72021 (Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews). 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, mechanic 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.