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NOC 72320 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Bricklayers. 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.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They are employed by construction companies and bricklaying contractors or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
Example job titles
Express Entry category draws
NOC 72320 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Bricklayers (NOC 72320) play a vital role in Canada's construction sector, building and repairing structures made of brick, stone, concrete blocks, and structural tile. Classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, this skilled trade is highly valued across many Canadian provinces. Key responsibilities for bricklayers in Canada include reading blueprints, preparing layouts, laying bricks or other masonry units, and building chimneys, fireplaces, and patios. They are primarily employed by construction companies and masonry contractors, or they may operate as self-employed individuals.
To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under Express Entry, or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), candidates must meet specific ESDC criteria. Employment requirements for NOC 72320 typically include the completion of secondary school and a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade alongside relevant coursework. Trade certification is mandatory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec, while remaining voluntary in other provinces and territories. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement can significantly enhance mobility and employment prospects across Canada.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Bricklayers 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.
Bricklayers 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.
Yes — Bricklayers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Trades” group. The latest Trades round (April 2, 2026) invited 3000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.