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54133 Engineering services

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Engineering services

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying principles of engineering in the design, development and util...

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Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: the provision of advice, the preparation of feasibility studies, the preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, the provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, the inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic	Description
Official title	Engineering services
Classification	NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authority	Statistics Canada
Hierarchical level	Industry
Parent code	5413 - Architectural, engineering and related services
International correspondence	ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Source	https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification	2026-07-17

Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic	Description
Tax authority	Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifier	Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirements	Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authority	No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10

Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)

International crosswalk — No international correspondence found

Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed

Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy

Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels

Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle

Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region

Business Profiles

When you might need code 54133

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 54133

Industrial design director

Use this page when the file covers product design briefs, prototype direction, design programs, and client approvals. It helps confirm whether 54133 Engineering services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 54133

Architectural practice manager

Use this page when the file covers design projects, permitting sets, consultant coordination, and client briefs. It helps confirm whether 54133 Engineering services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 54133

Forensic accounting specialist

Use this page when the file covers investigations, financial tracing, expert reports, and litigation support. It helps confirm whether 54133 Engineering services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 54133

Environmental consulting partner

Use this page when the file covers site studies, compliance reviews, field sampling projects, and client advisory. It helps confirm whether 54133 Engineering services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

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Business categories in this branch

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54133Engineering services

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Frequently asked questions

What does code 54133 cover?

Engineering services: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishment...

Which level of the hierarchy is 54133?

It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 54133?

It rolls up to 5413 Architectural, engineering and related services.

Should I stop at 54133 or go lower?

1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Engineering services.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 54133?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 54133?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 54133 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support, Software consulting.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 54133?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.