Utilities managers
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
9 › 90 › 900 › 9001
Definition
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Utilities Managers (NOC 90011) fall under TEER Category 0, representing management occupations. These professionals are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of essential utility systems, including water treatment and distribution, waste management, electricity transmission, natural gas distribution, and district heating. They are typically employed by private utility companies, public utility commissions, and municipal governments across Canada.
As a TEER 0 occupation, individuals qualified under NOC 90011 are eligible for key Canadian economic immigration programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates generally require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a field related to utility operations, alongside significant experience in a supervisor or specialist role within the utility sector to meet Canadian employment standards.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal or Canadian immigration advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration practitioner for official guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.