NOC 2021 · 90010 · TEER 0
NOC 90010: Manufacturing managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$52.82 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 90010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 90010 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 90010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
- Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
- Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- automobile production manager
- clothing factory manager
- dairy plant manager
- distillery manager
- factory superintendent
- foundry manager
- manufacturing manager
- manufacturing operations manager
- manufacturing plant manager
- printing plant manager
- production manager - manufacturing
- textile mill manager
- tire plant manager
All 71 job titles in NOC 90010
- assistant vice-president - goods production, utilities and transport
- automobile interior fittings production manager
- automobile production manager
- brewmaster
- business manager - manufacturing
- cannery manager
- clothing factory manager
- container manufacturing manager
- dairy plant manager
- director of operations - manufacturing
- distillery manager
- enologist
- factory superintendent
- field director - manufacturing
- fish-processing plant manager
- flour mill manager
- food and beverage production manager
- food production manager
- food-processing plant manager
- foundry manager
- furniture factory manager
- industrial and manufacturing production manager
- logistics manager - manufacturing
- lumber mill manager
- manufacturing company manager
- manufacturing industry manager
- manufacturing manager
- manufacturing operations manager
- manufacturing plant manager
- manufacturing plant superintendent
- manufacturing quality assurance (QA) director
- metal works fabrication manager
- mill manager
- mill superintendent
- motor vehicle assembly plant manager
- oenologist
- operations manager - manufacturing
- operations manager - public utilities
- packaging manufacturing plant manager
- paper mill manager
- pickling plant manager
- plant assistant manager
- plant manager
- plastic products-manufacturing plant manager
- printing manager
- printing plant manager
- product line manager
- production chief
- production head
- production manager - manufacturing
- production manager - printing
- production operations manager
- production planner
- production planning coordinator
- production planning manager
- production senior coordinator
- production superintendent
- pulp and paper mill manager
- quality-control services manager
- railway car production manager
- railway rolling stock production manager
- refinery superintendent
- rubber products-manufacturing plant manager
- senior plant manager
- steel mill manager
- textile mill manager
- textile spinning-mill manager
- textile spinning-plant manager
- tire plant manager
- tool production department manager
- winery manager
Also includes: brewmaster.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
- Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 90010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $33.33 | $52.82 | $93.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.73 | $43.27 | $67.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $30.00 | $43.27 | $76.92 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $29.00 | $48.08 | $74.36 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.77 | $53.30 | $98.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $31.32 | $51.08 | $96.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $33.65 | $52.88 | $96.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $30.56 | $50.48 | $84.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.00 | $50.00 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $33.65 | $57.69 | $84.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $36.62 | $55.00 | $84.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 48%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 17%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
74% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
17% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
This is a relatively large occupational group in P.E.I. New employment opportunities will be driven by the continued growth in the province's overall economy and expansions in the manufacturing and processing sectors. Companies often seek candidates with several years of industry-related experience and skills in addition to formal education.
The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. Prince Edward Island’s economy is projected to expand at a modest pace over the forecast horizon, constrained by slower population growth and ongoing trade uncertainties. Growth will be supported by strong export performance—particularly in processed foods and seafood, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—alongside sustained construction activity and a resilient tourism sector. Declining interest rates are expected to further support domestic spending and housing demand. However, the federal reduction in immigration targets has led to a marked decline in international arrivals, a slowdown that is anticipated to moderate consumer demand and labour force growth. Over the longer term, reduced immigration presents a key risk to the province’s economic outlook.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 400 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 41%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 23%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 12%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
89% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
21% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 20%
Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 6%
87% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The manufacturing industry is diverse. Therefore, job prospects will be greater for those with knowledge and experience that is specific to the business operations of the hiring firm. For instance, a familiarity with the machinery and equipment employed by the hiring firm would be considered an asset.
Former experience in a supervisory role and knowledge of safety procedures are also typically required.
Many manufacturing operations are carried out in shifts, so a flexible schedule is beneficial.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%
82% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
17% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Quebec:
Approximately 29,550 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
80% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
12% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Ontario:
Approximately 50,200 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
84% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in manufacturing, which is currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
Manitoba has a diverse manufacturing base that helps insulate the province from economic disruption through supply chain flexibility for access to multiple markets and inputs from various sources.
Key trends in this occupation include supply chain resilience through diversification. Some manufacturers are shifting from product-centric to service centric business models such as after-sale services to generate recurring revenue and build stronger customer relationships.
Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake and Southeast regions.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 21%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
89% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
19% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 6%
88% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 17% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Alberta:
Approximately 7,850 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
84% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
22% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 12,550 people work in this occupation.
Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
81% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
28% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 77% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 23% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 90010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 9Occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesBroad Category
- 90Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesMajor Group
- 900Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesSub-major Group
- 9001Managers in manufacturing and utilitiesMinor Group
- 90010Manufacturing managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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