NOC 90011Utilities managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

NOC 90011 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Utilities managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, 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: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 90 › 900 › 9001

Definition

Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Water supply managers
Manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
Electrical power distribution managers
Manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
Natural gas and petroleum supply managers
Manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals
Plan and direct the distribution of heating oil products to retail distributors and regional storage sites.
Water pollution control managers
Manage the operations of a sewage treatment plant, schedule and direct maintenance of plant equipment, and prepare reports on water quality.
Waste systems managers
Manage solid or liquid waste collection and disposal systems, train drivers in how to handle waste and ensure safe operation of disposal facilities.

Example job titles

•director of waste management
•director of water pollution control
•distribution systems director - utilities
•electric generating plant manager
•electric power plant manager
•electrical power transmission operations director
•gas supply operations manager
•liquid waste facility manager

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Utilities Managers (NOC 90011) fall under TEER Category 0, representing management occupations. These professionals are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of essential utility systems, including water treatment and distribution, waste management, electricity transmission, natural gas distribution, and district heating. They are typically employed by private utility companies, public utility commissions, and municipal governments across Canada.

As a TEER 0 occupation, individuals qualified under NOC 90011 are eligible for key Canadian economic immigration programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates generally require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a field related to utility operations, alongside significant experience in a supervisor or specialist role within the utility sector to meet Canadian employment standards.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 90011 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Utilities managers is TEER 0, 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 90011 usually require?

Utilities managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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