Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
- Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
- Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
- Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
- Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested
- Partspersons may specialize in a particular line of parts such as automotive parts, recreational vehicle parts, marine parts, heavy equipment parts, agricultural machinery parts, heating, ventilating and air conditioning parts or refrigeration parts
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program or completion of specialized training in high school and a one-year college program for partspersons may be required
- Trade certification for partspersons is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories
- Experience in a related clerical occupation, or as a warehouse worker, may be required for partspersons
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified partspersons upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination
Job titles in NOC 14401
54 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- ammunition storekeeper
- auto parts clerk - retail
- automobile parts counter sales clerk - retail
- automotive parts clerk - retail
- automotive partsperson - retail
- automotive partsperson apprentice
- aviation partsperson
- drilling rig storekeeper
- explosives and ammunition magazine keeper
- industrial engines and equipment apprentice
- industrial engines and equipment partsperson - retail
- industrial warehouse person
- linen room attendant
- linen supply clerk
- linenkeeper
- machine shop keeper
- magazine keeper
- material keeper
- medical supply attendant
- medical supply clerk
- motor vehicle parts clerk
- motor vehicle parts clerk apprentice
- motor vehicle partsperson
- parts clerk
- parts counter clerk
- parts counter clerk - retail
- parts lister
- parts sorter
- parts supplier
- parts technician
Show all 54 job titles
- partsperson
- powder keeper
- salvage clerk
- sample clerk - storage and warehousing
- sample control clerk
- ship keeper
- ship storekeeper
- ship storeman/woman
- stock clerk - parts and equipment
- stock control clerk
- stock keeper
- stock records clerk
- storekeeper
- storeman/woman
- supply centre clerk
- tool clerk
- tool room attendant
- tool room storeman/woman
- tool store clerk
- underground tool crib attendant
- warehouse checker
- warehouse clerk - parts and equipment
- warehouse person - parts and equipment
- wine cellar attendant
Wages for NOC 14401 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for storekeepers and partspersons.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $30.00 | $39.46 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.29 | $45.13 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $27.98 | $45.48 |
| Manitoba | $17.79 | $26.37 | $32.31 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $24.00 | $36.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $23.20 | $47.61 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $24.52 | $33.65 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $25.18 | $65.00 |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $24.00 | $26.75 | $27.82 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| Toronto | $19.00 | $26.92 | $41.00 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $19.00 | $27.00 | $45.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $21.00 | $27.50 | $42.00 |
| London | $19.21 | $26.26 | $33.24 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $18.87 | $25.19 | $34.20 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $19.61 | $24.21 | $33.06 |
| Northeast | $24.00 | $27.25 | $38.00 |
| Northwest | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Parts clerks supervisor: NOC 12013, Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations
- Purchasing and inventory control workers: NOC 14403, Purchasing and inventory control workers
- Shippers and receivers: NOC 14400, Shippers and receivers
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Questions about NOC 14401
What is NOC 14401?
NOC 14401 is Storekeepers and partspersons, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 4.
What TEER is NOC 14401?
NOC 14401 is TEER 4. TEER 4 generally means: high school diploma, or several weeks of on-the-job training.
What job titles are in NOC 14401?
The unit group includes 54 job titles, for example ammunition storekeeper, automotive partsperson - retail, material keeper, medical supply clerk, motor vehicle parts clerk, parts clerk.
How much do storekeepers and partspersons earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $26.00 per hour for storekeepers and partspersons, and $27.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Alberta at $30.29 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 14401?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include parts clerks supervisor (NOC 12013); purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403); shippers and receivers (NOC 14400).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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