NOC 65202 job description: meat cutter - retail or wholesale duties and responsibilities
- grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
- cut, weigh, package, label and price meat, meat products, fish and seafood for sale
- suggest complementary and/or alternative meat or fish products to consumers
- inspect the quality of meat, fish and seafood, expiry dates and ensure proper product rotation
- ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
- receive and store merchandise in accordance with the company's established standards
- comply with government health and safety standards and occupational health and safety standards.
Job titles under NOC 65202
See every job title and its code in the A–Z job title index, or all TEER 5 jobs.
Is NOC 65202 eligible for Express Entry?
Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 5 jobs, so check your province's current list.
| Program | TEER check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker | Not eligible | TEER 5 is outside TEER 0 to 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class | Not eligible | TEER 5 is outside TEER 0 to 3 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | Not a listed trade | Only certain trade groups qualify. Check IRCC |
| Spouse's open work permit | Not eligible | TEER 4 and 5 do not qualify. SOWP rules |
Category-based draws: NOC 65202 is not on any category-based selection list (checked 2026-10-16). Under NOC 2016, TEER 5 was skill level D ("NOC D").
Category-based Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists. Check the current lists on IRCC's Express Entry page and provincial nominee page.
NOC 65202: common questions
What is NOC 65202?
NOC 65202 is the code for meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale in Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021). Its first digit, 6, is the broad category and its second digit, 5, is the TEER level. Immigration forms, job offers and LMIA applications use this five-digit code.
What TEER is NOC 65202?
NOC 65202 is TEER 5. Occupations that usually need a short work demonstration and no formal education. Under the older NOC 2016 system, TEER 5 lines up with skill level D.
Is NOC 65202 eligible for Express Entry and PR?
Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 5 jobs, so check your province's current list.
Is NOC 65202 in a category-based Express Entry draw?
No. As of IRCC's list dated 2026-10-16, NOC 65202 is not in any category-based selection list (healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport and others). You can still be invited in general and program-specific draws.
Is NOC 65202 eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP)?
No. For applications made since January 21, 2025, only TEER 0 and 1 jobs and a list of selected TEER 2 and 3 occupations qualify, and NOC 65202 is not on that list (IRCC page modified 2026-06-12).
What is the NOC code for a meat cutter - retail or wholesale?
Meat cutter - retail or wholesale is listed under NOC 65202, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale. The job title alone does not decide your code: your duties should match the main duties of NOC 65202.
How do I know if NOC 65202 is my NOC code?
Compare what you actually do with the main duties listed for NOC 65202, not just your job title. IRCC expects your duties to match the lead statement and most of the main duties of the code you choose. If they fit another code better, use that one. You can paste your duties into nocfinder to see how they line up, duty by duty.
Source: ESDC NOC 2021 · IRCC program pages. Not legal advice.