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Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

Occupation · NOC 2021 62100 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
62100
TEER
2
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
1,227
Median wage, Canada
C$37.07 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
2,573
NOC62100TEER 2
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade, sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific, agricultural and industrial products, electricity, telecommunications services and computer services, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international localities. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide technical goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, grain elevators, computer services firms, engineering firms and hydroelectric companies, or they may be self-employed technical sales specialists/agents who contract their services to other companies. Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Example job titles

  • aircraft sales representative
  • communication equipment sales representative
  • construction equipment sales representative
  • electricity sales representative
  • heavy equipment sales representative
  • industrial supplies sales representative
  • medical instruments sales agent
  • software sales representative
  • technical sales representative
  • technical sales supervisor
  • technical support specialist - wholesale trade

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Maintain and grow sales relationships with existing clients
  • Identify and solicit potential clients
  • Assess clients' needs, recommend or assist in the selection of appropriate goods or services, and negotiate prices or other sales terms
  • Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients' needs
  • Develop sales presentations, proposals, or other materials to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
  • Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
  • Prepare and administer sales contracts and maintain customer records
  • Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
  • Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment

Employment requirements

  • A university degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service is usually required.
  • Experience in sales or in a technical occupation related to the product or service may be required.
  • Fluency in a specific foreign language, and/or foreign work or travel experience may be required for technical sales specialists seeking employment with companies that import or export technical goods or services.
  • Technical sales supervisors require experience as a technical sales specialist.
  • A driver's licence and a good driving record may be required.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

13226420162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
132264201620182020202220242026
Data table
2016108
201782
201830
201970
202063
202181
2022143
2023188
2024264
2025174
202624
By province or territory
  1. Ontario461
  2. Quebec437
  3. British Columbia185
  4. Alberta109
  5. Manitoba18
  6. Saskatchewan11
  7. Nova Scotia2
  8. Northwest Territories1
  9. New Brunswick1
  10. Prince Edward Island1
  11. Yukon1
Employers with the most positions
  1. ASTEK Canada Inc.8
  2. Orange Law and Public Relations7
  3. Performance Hit Solution Inc7
  4. Percy Miller Inc.7
  5. 1182326 B.C. LTD.6
  6. Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd.5
  7. Edgetch HVAC Services Ltd.5
  8. Standard Plumbing & Heating Ltd.5
  9. USCA Timber Inc.5
  10. VOYSUS CONNECTION EXPERT INC.5
  11. SBM Import Export inc5
  12. Trillium Architectural Product Ltd.4
  13. 8937001 Canada Inc4
  14. 1700451 Alberta Ltd.4
  15. Teltonika IOT Solutions Canada Ltd.4
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)989
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)95
  3. LMIA for permanent residence only18
  4. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)17
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$20.00C$37.07C$66.11
AlbertaC$20.52C$38.46C$71.79
British ColumbiaC$25.00C$42.79C$65.87
ManitobaC$18.75C$32.69C$61.27
New BrunswickC$16.60C$27.00C$52.88
Newfoundland and LabradorC$18.21C$25.00C$52.00
Nova ScotiaC$18.00C$28.85C$57.69
OntarioC$21.00C$38.00C$71.43
QuebecC$19.00C$33.65C$62.50
SaskatchewanC$21.00C$33.89C$57.69
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
2,573
Vacancies advertised
3,547
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$25.00
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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