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NOC 2021 · 92011 · TEER 2

NOC 92011: Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026

Supervisors in petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (93101), Power engineers and power systems operators (92100), Water and waste treatment plant operators (92101), Chemical plant machine operators (94110) and Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (95102). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, electric power utilities, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.

TEER

TEER 2

Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work

Median wage (Canada)

$43.00 / 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 92011 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 92011 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 occupations

Category-based draws

NOC 92011 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 lists

Duties

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and waste treatment plants and equipment, pipelines, heating plants and power stations and systems
  • Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
  • May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of trades workers, labourers or other workers.

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

  • chemical processing supervisor
  • cosmetics processing foreman/woman
  • natural gas plant foreman/woman
  • paint processing foreman/woman
  • petroleum refining supervisor
  • pharmaceuticals production supervisor
  • pipeline operations supervisor
  • power station supervisor
  • sewage treatment plant supervisor
  • specialty chemicals production supervisor
  • water purification plant foreman/woman
All 77 job titles in NOC 92011
  • by-products extraction foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • chemical processing plant foreman/woman
  • chemical processing supervisor
  • chemical unit foreman/woman
  • chief power engineer
  • chief stationary engineer
  • chief substation operator
  • chlorine plant foreman/woman
  • coating and calendering worker foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • compost facility supervisor
  • compressor station foreman/woman
  • continuous process foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • cosmetics processing foreman/woman
  • crushing and grinding worker foreman/woman - chemicals and related materials
  • detergent and remover manufacturing foreman/woman
  • distillation foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • evaporator foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • foreman/woman - petroleum, gas and chemical processing
  • gas distribution foreman/woman
  • gas field supervisor
  • gas plant foreman/woman
  • gas transmission supervisor
  • grinding and packing foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • head refrigerating engineer
  • heating plant foreman/forewoman
  • hydroelectric power station supervisor
  • hydro-electric station chief operator
  • incinerator foreman/woman
  • ink preparation foreman/forewoman - chemical processing
  • landfill supervisor
  • lead collections operator - water treatment
  • natural gas plant foreman/woman
  • oven foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • paint making foreman/woman
  • paint processing foreman/woman
  • petroleum processing foreman/woman
  • petroleum processing shift supervisor
  • petroleum refining supervisor
  • pharmaceutical compounding foreman/woman
  • pharmaceuticals production supervisor
  • pilot plant foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • pipeline foreman/woman
  • pipeline operations supervisor
  • power engineer foreman/woman
  • power plant chief substation operator
  • power plant foreman/woman
  • power station operators foreman/woman
  • power station shift supervisor
  • power station supervisor
  • pumping and blending foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • pumping and pipeline equipment operators foreman/woman
  • pumping station foreman/woman
  • refinery unit foreman/woman
  • refrigeration plant foreman/woman
  • sanitary service foreman/woman
  • sewage disposal foreman/woman
  • sewage treatment plant supervisor
  • sewer services foreman/woman
  • specialty chemicals production supervisor
  • stationary engineer foreman/woman
  • stationary engineers supervisor
  • steam engineers foreman/woman
  • steam plant engineers foreman/woman
  • steam plant foreman/woman
  • viscose filtration foreman/woman - chemical processing
  • waste treatment supervisor
  • water and sanitation-utilities equipment operating occupations foreman/woman
  • water and sewer foreman/woman
  • water filtration plant supervisor
  • water pollution control foreman/woman
  • water purification plant foreman/woman
  • water treatment chief operator
  • water treatment lead operator
  • water treatment operations supervisor
  • water treatment plant foreman/woman
  • water treatment plant superintendent
  • water treatment plant supervisor

Requirements

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Post-secondary education in chemical processing or sciences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
  • Several years of experience as a senior operator in the same company or plant are usually required.
  • Some occupations in this unit group may require a specific licence or certification, such as a power engineer licence, refrigeration certification or wastewater treatment certification.
  • Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility between occupations with similar technological or licensing requirements within this group.

This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.

Wages

Wages for NOC 92011 in Canada

Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.

RegionLowMedianHighSource
Canada$25.00$43.00$73.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Newfoundland and Labrador$30.00$48.00$90.66Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Prince Edward Island$30.00$40.87$52.88Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Nova Scotia$23.00$45.00$57.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
New Brunswick$30.00$51.38$71.50Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Quebec$19.00$37.26$53.20Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Ontario$25.00$40.87$78.00Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Manitoba$29.50$49.04$68.05Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Saskatchewan$21.00$40.00$58.17Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
Alberta$33.75$52.40$77.88Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024
British Columbia$25.00$41.00$53.85Labour 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 Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan.

GoodNewfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of 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, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%

Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 22%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 14%

Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations

74% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities 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 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 17% 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: 5% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% 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: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

GoodSaskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

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.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%

Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 10%

Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

82% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 18% 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.

5% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% 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 supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

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.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 60%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 35%

Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 6%

70% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 30% 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 38 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: n/a

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

ModerateNova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) 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.

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.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%

Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%

83% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 17% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 87% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

ModerateNew Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in New Brunswick 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in New Brunswick:

Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 62%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 17%

Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 12%

90% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 10% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 84% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 16% 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: 25% compared to 30% 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: 40% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

ModerateQuebec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Quebec 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.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Quebec:

Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 41%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

85% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 15% 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.

Less than 5% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations

ModerateManitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Manitoba 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 several 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, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Manitoba:

Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 45%

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 23%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%

86% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 14% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 14% 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: 32% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

LimitedAlberta

The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.

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.

Here are some key facts about supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in Alberta:

Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 30%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%

Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

76% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 24% 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.

6% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 90% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 10% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

LimitedBritish Columbia

The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 92011) 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 supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in British Columbia:

Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%

Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

78% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities work all year, while 22% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

5% of supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 15% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

UndeterminedOntario

An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.

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 92011 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.

Same occupation group

Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations

  • 92010 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
  • 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 92011: common questions

What is the NOC code for supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities?
The NOC 2021 code is 92011 (Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities). Job titles in this group include chemical processing supervisor, cosmetics processing foreman/woman, natural gas plant foreman/woman, paint processing foreman/woman, petroleum refining supervisor. Your NOC is set by your actual duties, not your job title.
What TEER category is NOC 92011?
NOC 92011 is TEER 2. Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work.
Is NOC 92011 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also in a Federal Skilled Trades group. You still need to meet each program's other requirements.
Is NOC 92011 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Yes, it is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list from 3 November 2026. 12 months of Canadian work in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer can earn 70 points. You get whichever is higher, not both.
Is NOC 92011 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
It is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation category lists. You can still be invited in general, program-specific or French-language draws.
What is the median wage for NOC 92011 in Canada?
The national median wage is $43.00 per hour, according to Job Bank (Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024). It ranges from $25.00 to $73.00.

Classification

Where it sits in NOC 2021

  1. 9Occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesBroad Category
  2. 92Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllersMajor Group
  3. 920Supervisors, processing, manufacturing, assembly and fabrication occupationsSub-major Group
  4. 9201Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupationsMinor Group
  5. 92011Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

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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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