NOC 73310 — Railway and motor transport labourers
NOC 2021 code 73310 covers railway and motor transport labourers. This guide explains what the code means, how it connects to Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs, and what to verify before using it in an immigration profile. Always confirm the official duties and requirements on noc.esdc.gc.ca.
NOC 73310 snapshot
| NOC 2021 code | 73310 |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Railway and motor transport labourers |
| TEER | TEER 4 — Intermediate, high school + on-the-job training |
| Express Entry relevance | Limited — TEER 4/5 has restricted federal pathways |
| Category-based draws | Transport |
What NOC 73310 covers
Perform manual labour related to rail and road transport.
Job title alone is not enough for an immigration application — officers compare the duties you actually performed against the official NOC lead statement and main duties. Before claiming this code, read the full duty list on the official NOC 73310 profile and make sure your real responsibilities substantially match.
Express Entry eligibility for NOC 73310
| Program | How NOC 73310 may matter |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) | Generally not eligible — FSW requires a TEER 0–3 occupation. |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Not eligible — CEC requires skilled (TEER 0–3) Canadian work experience. |
| Federal Skilled Trades (FST) | Potentially relevant — this is a skilled-trades NOC; FST also requires a qualifying offer or certificate of qualification. |
You must still meet language, education, work-history, and settlement-funds requirements (where applicable). Estimate your score with the CRS Calculator.
Category-based draw eligibility
- Transport
Provinces & PNP options for NOC 73310
| Province | Why it may matter |
|---|---|
| Ontario | Runs Provincial Nominee streams that can select candidates with this occupation when there is local labour demand. Criteria differ by stream. |
| Alberta | Runs Provincial Nominee streams that can select candidates with this occupation when there is local labour demand. Criteria differ by stream. |
| Quebec | Runs Provincial Nominee streams that can select candidates with this occupation when there is local labour demand. Criteria differ by stream. |
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. See the PNP guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Evidence to prepare for NOC 73310
- Employer reference letter(s) on company letterhead
- Job title, employment dates, and hours per week
- Salary and pay records where available
- A duties description matching the official NOC
- Contracts or offer letters
- Tax or employment documents (e.g. T4, pay stubs)
Official source
NOC eligibility is one factor among many. Verify the official lead statement, main duties, and employment requirements on the Government of Canada NOC 73310 profile, and confirm current Express Entry rules on canada.ca.
NOC 73310 — FAQ
Is NOC 73310 eligible for Express Entry?
NOC 73310 is TEER 4. FSW and CEC require TEER 0–3 occupations, so this code generally does not qualify for those federal programs. A Provincial Nominee Program or a different pathway may still be possible.
Does my job title need to say "railway" exactly?
No. Immigration officers assess the duties you actually performed, not your job title. Your real duties should substantially match the official NOC lead statement and main duties on noc.esdc.gc.ca.
Is NOC 73310 in a category-based Express Entry draw?
As tagged here, NOC 73310 maps to: Transport. IRCC changes category lists over time, so confirm the current official category page before relying on it.
Can NOC 73310 help with a Provincial Nominee Program?
Possibly. Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, Quebec run streams that can select candidates with relevant occupations, but each province sets its own criteria and in-demand lists.
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