92014

Supervisors, forest products processing

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

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 92 › 920 › 9201

Definition

Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills, planing mills, plywood, waferboard and other wood and paper products mills
Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed
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
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions and administer the collective agreement
Prepare production and other reports
Monitor safety conditions
May set up machines and equipment.

Example job titles

•coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paper
•lumber grading foreman/woman - wood processing
•paper converting supervisor
•paper machine foreman/woman
•paper mill foreman/woman
•plywood making foreman/woman
•pulp mill foreman/woman
•sawmill foreman/woman

Overview

Under the Canada National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 92014 designates Supervisors, forest products processing. Professionals in this unit group are responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who operate wood processing machines and treat wood products. They are primarily employed by sawmills, planing mills, plywood and veneer plants, wood-treating facilities, and other forest products manufacturing companies across Canada. This occupation falls under TEER 2, which qualifies it for key skilled migration pathways.

Key duties for individuals under NOC 92014 include scheduling and coordinating production activities, resolving daily operational challenges, requisitioning materials, and recommending measures to boost productivity and product quality. Additionally, these supervisors are tasked with training staff in safety protocols, operational duties, and company policies. To qualify, candidates typically require secondary school completion and several years of experience as a machine operator or labourer within the forest products processing sector.

Because NOC 92014 is categorized as a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this field may be eligible for Canadian immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that address regional labour shortages in forestry. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and search optimization purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and up-to-date immigration policies, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.

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