NOC 72303 — Bricklayers
Bricklayers construct walls, fireplaces, chimneys and other related structures.
Example job titles in NOC 72303
If your job title or duties match any of the following, NOC 72303 is likely your code:
Main duties
Officers compare your reference letter duties to this list. Your duties should substantially match — not just include the job title.
- Lay brick, stone and other masonry materials
- Read blueprints
- Mix mortar
Wage guidance
College certificate / short apprenticeship occupations. For your specific province + employer's LMIA wage floor, check Job Bank's live wage data for NOC 72303 →
Immigration program eligibility
Which Canadian PR pathways accept NOC 72303:
Express Entry (FSW)
✓ EligibleFederal Skilled Worker requires 1 year of full-time skilled work, CLB 7 (TEER 0/1) or CLB 5 (TEER 2/3), and an educational credential assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees.
Express Entry guide →Canadian Experience Class
✓ Eligible (if Canadian work)CEC is the fastest Express Entry stream — requires 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience in the last 3 years. International students with PGWP are the most common applicants.
PGWP → CEC pathway →Federal Skilled Trades
✓ Trade-eligible NOCEligible federal skilled trades include construction trades (NOC 72/73), industrial / mechanical (NOC 72), and chefs / butchers (NOC 632/633). 2 years of full-time trade experience + CLB 5 (speaking & listening) / 4 (reading & writing) required.
Federal Skilled Trades →Provincial Nominee Programs
✓ Most streams acceptMost PNP skilled-worker streams accept this NOC. Several provinces (OINP, AAIP, SINP, MPNP, BC PNP) explicitly target it.
All PNP streams by province →LMIA-based work permit
high-wage / TFWA Canadian employer must obtain an LMIA to hire you under this NOC. Wages must meet the prevailing median for your province.
LMIA process →Atlantic Immigration Program
✓ Eligible with AIP-designated employerAIP accepts NB, NS, PEI, NL job offers from designated employers in TEER 0–4 occupations with matching language, education, and experience requirements.
Atlantic program →FAQ — NOC 72303
Is NOC 72303 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. NOC 72303 (Bricklayers) is TEER 3, which qualifies for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams provided you meet the language (CLB 7 for TEER 0/1, CLB 5 for TEER 2/3), education, and work-experience thresholds.
Which PNP streams accept NOC 72303?
Most provincial nominee program (PNP) streams that recruit skilled workers accept NOC 72303. Ontario's OINP Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry-linked), Alberta's AAIP, BC PNP Skills Immigration, Saskatchewan's SINP Occupations In-Demand, Manitoba's MPNP all explicitly include TEER 3 occupations. We help match your file to the province with the strongest current draw cutoff.
Is NOC 72303 on the LMIA in-demand or low-wage list?
NOC 72303 is processed under the high-wage / TFW when an employer applies for an LMIA. Wages must meet the prevailing median for your province (we use Job Bank's published numbers). Recruitment requirements and cap restrictions vary by stream.
What does TEER 3 mean?
TEER 3 — College certificate / <2 yr apprenticeship. TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) replaced the old NOC Skill Levels in November 2022. It's the primary determinant of which Canadian immigration streams you're eligible for.
How do I confirm NOC 72303 is the right code for my job?
You must compare your actual day-to-day duties against the NOC lead statement and main duties (listed above), not just your job title. Officers regularly refuse Express Entry applications where the duties on the reference letter don't substantially match the claimed NOC. Halani Immigration Services Inc. (RCIC-IRB R711322) does this duty-match audit on every file before submission — book a free 15-minute assessment.
Worried about misclassifying NOC 72303?
NOC misclassification is the most common silent killer of Express Entry files. Halani Immigration Services Inc., led by Shoukat Halani, RCIC-IRB (CICC No. R711322), audits your job duties against ESDC's lead statement and confirms the right code before you submit. Free 15-minute review.
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