65310

Light duty cleaners

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

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

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals. Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
Stock linen closets and other supplies' areas
Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
Clean and disinfect public areas such as changing rooms, showers and elevators
Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas
Pick up debris and empty trash containers
Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
Report and store lost and found items
May provide basic information on facilities
May handle complaints.

Example job titles

•cleaner
•hospital cleaner
•hotel cleaner
•house cleaner
•housekeeper
•housekeeping aide
•housekeeping room attendant
•light duty cleaner

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 65310 represents Light Duty Cleaners. This occupation falls under TEER category 5, which generally covers jobs that require no formal educational requirements or on-the-job training. Light duty cleaners are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, school systems, office buildings, and private residences. Their primary duties include sweeping, mopping, washing, waxing and polishing floors, dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, making beds, distributing clean toiletries, and disinfecting kitchens and bathrooms.

While TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates in this category may still secure Canadian permanent residency. Viable pathways include specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and other pilot programs aimed at addressing critical labor shortages in service sectors. There are no set academic requirements for this role, though previous experience can be beneficial.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and updated criteria, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.

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