NOC 92010Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 92010 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Supervisors, mineral and metal processing. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

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.

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.

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

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 92010 covers Supervisors, mineral and metal processing. Classified under TEER 2, this occupation includes individuals who coordinate, schedule, and supervise the activities of workers in ore processing, metal smelting, refining, and casting plants. These professionals play a crucial role in Canada's natural resources and manufacturing sectors, overseeing operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality control.

Key duties under NOC 92010 involve coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of processing operators; resolving work problems; training staff in safety procedures; and recommending personnel actions such as promotions. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school and several years of experience as a worker within the same or a similar processing department. Because this is a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this category may be eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 92010 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Supervisors, mineral and metal processing is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 92010 usually require?

Supervisors, mineral and metal processing is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.