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NOC 94123 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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.
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders inspect and grade lumber, shingles, veneer, waferboard and similar wood products to identify defects, ensure conformance to company specifications and classify products according to industry standards. They are employed by sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94123 comprises lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders. These professionals inspect and grade lumber, shingles, veneer, panelboards, and various other wood products to ensure they meet established industry standards and quality specifications. They are primarily employed by sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, veneer and plywood plants, and other wood processing facilities across Canada.
Essential duties for this TEER 4 occupation include examining wood products visually or utilizing grading equipment, marking grades on lumber, classifying products according to recognized industry grading rules, and maintaining detailed inspection records. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, on-the-job training, and several months of experience as a wood processing operator or labourer. Provincial grading certificates are frequently required for lumber graders to practice professionally within specific jurisdictions.
Since NOC 94123 is classified as a TEER 4 occupation, candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency may explore specific pathways tailored to intermediate-skilled workers. These options often include designated streams under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), depending on regional labour demands and individual eligibility requirements.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.