75119

Other trades helpers and labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

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

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas
Assist in splicing overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing industrial machinery and equipment
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing elevators
Assist in repairing and maintaining stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment
Assist in mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles
Assist in repairing electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment
Mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying
Assist in land surveying activities, such as holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area
Perform other labouring and elemental tasks as required.

Example job titles

•aerial spraying assistant
•aircraft mechanic helper
•cable installer helper
•diesel mechanic helper
•ground worker - telecommunications
•mechanic's helper - automotive
•millwright helper
•refrigeration mechanic helper

Overview

NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers) is classified under the TEER 5 category of Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This unit group includes trade helpers and labourers, not elsewhere classified, who assist skilled tradespersons and perform manual laboring activities across various industries, such as utility companies, manufacturing establishments, and trade contractors. It excludes helpers in specialized sectors like construction, agriculture, or forestry, which are classified under separate unit groups.

Typical duties for occupations under NOC 75119 include clearing work areas, moving materials and equipment, holding tools, and assisting tradespersons with basic tasks. While there are typically no formal educational requirements for these roles, some employers may prefer candidates with some secondary school education or basic on-the-job training.

For Canadian immigration, TEER 5 occupations like NOC 75119 are generally not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, but applicants may qualify through specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other pilot initiatives. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice; please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration specialist for official guidance.

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