Real estate agents and salespersons
Occupation · NOC 2021 63101 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 63101
- TEER
- 3
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 2
- Median wage, Canada
- C$58,400 per year
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 252
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About this occupation
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate. They are employed in the real estate industry.
Example job titles
- commercial real estate agent
- real estate agent
- real estate agent supervisor
- real estate sales representative
- residential real estate agent
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
- Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
- Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
- Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
- May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
- Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a real estate training course is required.
- Provincial or territorial licensure in the province or territory of employment is required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
- Elk Ridge Estates Ltd.1
- Sal Toosi Personal Real Estate Corporation1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2020 | 5 |
- Federal Skilled Worker110
- Canadian Experience Class10
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$32,867 | C$58,400 | C$178,000 |
| Alberta | C$32,867 | C$46,400 | C$138,000 |
| British Columbia | C$37,929 | C$58,400 | C$159,000 |
| Manitoba | C$34,810 | C$68,000 | C$174,000 |
| New Brunswick | C$33,481 | C$50,000 | C$115,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$34,229 | C$56,000 | C$158,000 |
| Nova Scotia | C$35,128 | C$51,600 | C$152,000 |
| Ontario | C$37,561 | C$62,400 | C$206,000 |
| Quebec | C$33,109 | C$57,200 | C$155,000 |
| Saskatchewan | C$34,747 | C$60,400 | C$164,000 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 252
- Vacancies advertised
- 258
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$20.00
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