National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.1
7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
These occupations include trades supervisors and contractors, construction and mechanical tradespersons, operators of transportation and heavy equipment and trades helpers. These occupations are found in a wide range of industrial sectors, with many in the construction and transportation industries.
This category includes most of the apprenticeable trades, including all those related to the construction industry. Other occupations in this category usually require completion of college or vocational education programs combined with on-the-job training. Helpers obtain training on the job site. Progression to supervisory positions or self-employed contractor status is possible with experience. There is limited mobility or transferability of skills among occupations in this category due to specific apprenticeship, training and licensing requirements for most occupations.
74 - Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers
This major group comprises other installer, material handler, repairer and servicer occupations with some secondary school education or on-the-job training. It includes other installers, repairers and servicers, longshore workers and material handlers.
744 - Other installers, repairers and servicers
This minor group includes residential and commercial installers and servicers; waterworks and gas maintenance workers; pest controllers and fumigators; and other repairers and servicers. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service; water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants; gas distribution companies; pest control companies; and product specialty repair shops and service establishments; or they may be self-employed.
7441 - Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Workers in this unit group install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.
Illustrative example(s)
- aluminum window installer
- eavestrough installer
- electric appliance installer
- exterior cladder
- fence erector
- hot tub installer
- irrigation technician - installation and maintenance
- kitchen cupboard and vanity installer
- recreation structure erector
- siding installer
- sign installer
- swimming pool installer
- water conditioner servicer
- water heater servicer
- Window Film Installer
- window installer
Exclusion(s)
- Appliance servicers and repairers (See 7332 Appliance servicers and repairers)
- Central air conditioner installers (See 7313 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (See 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers)
- Supervisors of workers in this unit group (See 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
Main duties
Installers and servicers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Read blueprints or work order specifications to determine layout and installation procedures
- Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
- Install, repair and service interior prefabricated products such as doors, windows, kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, water heaters and household appliances using hand and power tools
- Install, repair and service exterior prefabricated products such as siding, shutters, awnings, fencing, decks, septic and irrigation systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required.
- A driver's licence may be required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among the various types of installers and servicers in this unit group.
7442 - Waterworks and gas maintenance workers
Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants. Gas maintenance workers check and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by gas distribution companies.
Illustrative example(s)
- gas leak locator
- gas maintenance worker
- gas utility operator
- pipeline maintenance worker
- pipeline patrolman/woman
- utility plant maintenance worker
- waterworks maintenance worker
Exclusion(s)
- Gas fitters (See 7253 Gas fitters)
- Supervisors of waterworks and gas maintenance workers (See 9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities)
- Water and waste treatment plant operators (See 9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators)
Main duties
Waterworks maintenance workers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Check, clean and lubricate waterworks equipment, such as pumping equipment, chlorination equipment and compressors
- Adjust and repair waterworks equipment under the direction of qualified tradesperson
- Search and locate reported water leaks and repair water-mains, valves or outlets
- Install water meters using hand and power tools.
Gas maintenance workers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves
- Conduct routine survey of gas mains and distribution lines to detect and locate escaping gas using gas detecting devices
- Investigate reports of gas leaks to determine the exact location and extent of leaks
- Dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes
- Keep record of work performed and location and condition of pipelines
- Provide information on underground gas distribution lines and observe excavation work to ensure that underground gas facilities are protected.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Several years of experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Drinking water certification is required in Quebec and Ontario for waterworks maintenance workers.
Additional information
- Mobility between jobs in this unit group normally occurs within the same area of work, such as within waste water treatment plants, within water filtration and distribution plants or within gas distribution plants.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
7444 - Pest controllers and fumigators
Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.
Illustrative example(s)
- animal control trapper
- pest control operator
- pest control service representative
- pest control technician
- pest controller
- pest exterminator
- pest fumigator
Exclusion(s)
- Supervisors of pest controllers and fumigators (See 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
Main duties
Pest controllers and fumigators perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
- Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
- Fumigate households
- Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
- Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
- Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
- Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of courses in pest control or extermination or several months of on-the-job training are usually required.
- Provincial pesticide applicator licence is required in all provinces.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
7445 - Other repairers and servicers
This unit group includes workers, not elsewhere classified, who repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.
Illustrative example(s)
- bicycle repairer
- camera repairer
- meter repairer
- piano repairer
- scale repairer
- sewing machine servicer - domestic
- sporting goods repairer
- vending machine repairer
Exclusion(s)
- Locksmiths (See 7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.)
- Supervisors of workers in this unit group (See 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
Main duties
Repairers and servicers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair
- Repair or replace defective or worn out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Perform routine maintenance
- May calibrate products using hand tools.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- Completion of college or other courses relevant to a particular equipment or product repair
or
Completion of several months of on-the-job training is usually required.
Additional information
- Some mobility may occur among workers in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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