14401

Storekeepers and partspersons

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

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested.
Partspersons may specialize in a particular line of parts such as automotive parts, recreational vehicle parts, marine parts, heavy equipment parts, agricultural machinery parts, heating, ventilating and air conditioning parts or refrigeration parts.

Example job titles

•ammunition storekeeper
•automotive partsperson - retail
•material keeper
•medical supply clerk
•motor vehicle parts clerk
•parts clerk
•parts supplier
•partsperson

Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification system, NOC 14401 encompasses Storekeepers and partspersons. This occupation falls under TEER 4, which typically requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Professionals in this category identify, source, store, and issue parts, materials, and supplies for various establishments, such as manufacturing plants, retail outlets, automotive repair shops, and heavy equipment industries. Key duties include managing inventory control records, receiving incoming shipments, operating computerized inventory systems, and preparing parts for shipping or delivery.

To meet the employment requirements set by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), candidates generally need completion of secondary school. Some employers may require experience as a parts clerk, storeman/woman, or warehouseman/woman, while specific industries (such as automotive) may require specialized knowledge of the parts or systems being managed. Demonstrating proficiency in computerized inventory tracking systems is highly beneficial for securing employment in this field across Canadian provinces.

Immigration pathways for TEER 4 occupations like NOC 14401 differ from high-skilled TEER categories. While candidates are not directly eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, they can pursue Canadian permanent residency through targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or localized pilots such as the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), provided they meet specific provincial and job offer requirements.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a regulated Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC) or an immigration lawyer for official legal counsel.

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