NOC 2021 · 92010 · TEER 2
NOC 92010: Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$36.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 92010 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: eligible occupationNeeds 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 92010 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 92010 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:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
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
- blast furnace foreman/woman
- brick and tile foreman/woman
- cement processing supervisor
- coremaking foreman/woman - foundry
- die casting supervisor
- glass cutters supervisor
- lead refining foreman/woman
- lime preparation foreman/woman
- melting and roasting department supervisor
- ore milling supervisor
- roll shop operations coach - steel mill
- steel mill shift coordinator
All 98 job titles in NOC 92010
- alumina plant foreman/woman
- annealing foreman/woman
- annealing foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- anodizing foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- asbestos manufacturing foreman/woman
- ball mill foreman/woman - mineral products processing
- blast furnace foreman/woman
- brick and tile foreman/woman
- casting operations foreman/woman
- casting room foreman/woman
- cement manufacturing supervisor
- cement processing foreman/woman
- cement processing supervisor
- clay preparation foreman/woman
- clay products manufacturing foreman/woman
- clay shop foreman/woman
- clay, glass and stone furnace and kiln operations foreman/woman
- clay, glass and stone furnace and kiln operators supervisor
- coal-and-coke crushing and grinding foreman/woman
- coke ovens foreman/woman
- coke screening foreman/woman
- coke screening foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing
- concentrator foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- concrete products foreman/woman
- converter foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- coremaking foreman/woman - foundry
- coremaking foreman/woman - mineral processing
- crushing and grinding operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- crushing and grinding supervisor - primary metal and mineral products
- die casting foreman/woman - foundry
- die casting supervisor
- electrolytic cell operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- extruding foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- extruding foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- filter plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- foundry foreman/woman
- foundry supervisor
- furnace operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- galvanizing foreman/woman - metal and mineral products processing
- glass cutters supervisor
- glass cutting foreman/woman
- glass engraving foreman/woman
- glass forming foreman/woman
- glass furnace foreman/woman
- glass processing foreman/woman
- glass products manufacturing foreman/woman
- glass-grinders and glass-polishers foreman/woman
- inspecting, testing and grading foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- kiln workers foreman/woman - clay products
- labourers foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- lead refining foreman/woman
- lime preparation foreman/woman
- melting and roasting department supervisor
- melting and roasting foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- melting and roasting operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- metal casters, moulders and coremakers foreman/woman
- metal casting, moulding and coremaking foreman/woman
- metal heat-treating foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- metal rolling foreman/woman
- metal smelting, converting and refining foreman/woman
- metal-extruding and metal-drawing foreman/woman
- mica processing foreman/woman
- milling plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- mixing and separating operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- mixing plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- moulding foreman/woman - foundry
- ore milling foreman/woman
- ore milling supervisor
- oxygen furnace foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- pot room foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- pot room foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- precast concrete working foreman/woman
- primary metal and mineral products processing foreman/woman
- primary metal and mineral products processing supervisor
- quenching foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing
- quenching foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- reclamation foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- reduction plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- rock crusher foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- rock crushing foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- roll shop operations coach - steel mill
- rolling foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- rolling mill foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- salt milling supervisor
- scrap metal yard foreman/woman
- scrap preparation foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- scrap preparation foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- sintering plant foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing
- sintering plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- smelter foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- steel mill shift coordinator
- stone processing foreman/woman
- stone products manufacturing foreman/woman
- tankhouse foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing
- tapper operations foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing
- tempering foreman/woman - primary metal processing
- uranium processing foreman/woman
- wire drawing foreman/woman - primary metal processing
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.
Wages
Wages for NOC 92010 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 | $25.00 | $36.00 | $56.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.58 | $39.65 | $68.00 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.44 | $32.65 | $48.64 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.12 | $38.04 | $69.31 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $23.98 | $40.17 | $56.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $36.07 | $47.06 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.07 | $42.29 | $74.65 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $39.00 | $41.40 | $57.17 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $43.50 | $63.41 | 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 rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec.
Very goodManitoba
The employment outlook will be Very good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) in Manitoba 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by global commodity prices and demand for critical minerals for clean energy transition.
Key trends in this occupation include advanced process monitoring that uses real-time sensors and data analytics to continuously monitor and control the crushing, grinding, and separation process for optimal energy efficiency and ensuring a high-quality final product.
Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake region.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Manitoba:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 69%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 13%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
91% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 9% 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 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very goodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
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 supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 41%
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 27%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 23%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
88% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 55% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
GoodQuebec
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) 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 supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Quebec:
Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 56%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 17%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
82% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing 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 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 48% 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: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Ontario:
Approximately 4,050 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 30%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 22%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
81% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 19% 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.
Less than 5% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 16% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) 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 supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Alberta:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 33%
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 20%
Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
71% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 27% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) 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.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in British Columbia:
Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 45%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 25%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%
80% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 20% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNova Scotia
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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 92010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 82020 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
- 92023 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
Same occupation group
Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations
- 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
- 92012 Supervisors, food and beverage processing
- 92013 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
- 92014 Supervisors, forest products processing
- 92015 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
Questions
NOC 92010: common questions
What is the NOC code for supervisors, mineral and metal processing?
What TEER category is NOC 92010?
Is NOC 92010 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 92010 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 92010 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 92010 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 9Occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesBroad Category
- 92Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllersMajor Group
- 920Supervisors, processing, manufacturing, assembly and fabrication occupationsSub-major Group
- 9201Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupationsMinor Group
- 92010Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
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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.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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