75212

Public works and maintenance labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

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

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Public works and maintenance labourers perform a variety of labouring activities to maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and similar areas. They are employed by public works departments in all levels of government or by private contractors under contract to governments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds of municipality and other areas, working as member of crew
Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks
Shovel cement and other materials into cement mixers, spread concrete and asphalt on road surfaces using shovels, rakes and hand tampers, and perform other activities to assist in maintenance and repair of roads
Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow and ice control
Dig ditches and trenches using shovels and other hand tools
Operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement
Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
Collect money from coin boxes of parking meters along established route
Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks
Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or trucks
Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
Assist skilled tradespersons such as carpenters, plumbers and mechanics
May operate mobile sidewalk-cleaning equipment.

Example job titles

•helper - garbage collection
•municipal labourer
•parking meter collector
•public works labourer
•road maintenance worker
•sewer maintenance worker
•sidewalk cleaner

Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 75212 represents Public Works and Maintenance Labourers. This occupation falls under TEER 5, which encompasses jobs that typically require on-the-job training or short work demonstrations. These workers are employed by municipal public works departments, provincial highways ministries, and private contractors to perform essential physical labor required to build, maintain, and repair public infrastructure, parks, and roadways.

Typical job duties under NOC 75212 include clearing snow from sidewalks and streets, digging trenches, maintaining public grounds, collecting refuse, and assisting skilled tradespersons in repairing water mains and sewers. While TEER 5 occupations are generally not eligible for the federal Express Entry programs directly, foreign nationals with experience as public works labourers may find immigration pathways through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program, or various federal pilot programs targeting essential labor.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and general informational purposes only and does not constitute official legal or immigration advice. For tailored advice regarding your Canadian immigration options, please consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or an authorized legal professional.

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