74100

Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Mail sorters
Sort mail according to destination
Bundle, label, bag and route sorted mail to the proper delivery stream
Operate vehicles and material handling equipment in order to sort mail and load postal trucks
Search directories to find the correct address for redirected mail.
Mailroom clerks
Receive, process, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, messages and courier packages manually or electronically
Maintain address databases and produce personalized mailings
Print and photocopy material, stuff envelopes and affix address labels
Weigh outgoing mail, calculate and affix proper postage, and bundle by postal code
May operate and maintain print shop and mailing house equipment.

Example job titles

•mail sorter
•postal clerk - mail and parcel sorting

Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 74100 covers mail and parcel sorters and related occupations. These workers are primarily employed by Canada Post, courier service companies, and mail distribution facilities. Classified as a TEER 4 occupation, typical duties include sorting mail and parcels, operating computerized sorting equipment, and preparing mail bundles for distribution. Employment requirements generally include completion of secondary school or a few weeks of on-the-job training.

While TEER 4 occupations are not directly eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates with experience in NOC 74100 may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through alternative pathways. These include various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that target entry-level and semi-skilled workers, as well as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Applicants must demonstrate that their past work experience aligns with the lead statement and main duties outlined in the official ESDC classification.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for official guidance.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.