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NOC 95102 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, 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
Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities carry out a variety of material handling, cleaning and routine general labouring activities. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, and by electrical, water and waste treatment utilities and services.
Main duties
Example job titles
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 95102 corresponds to "Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities." These workers perform material handling, clean-up, and general labor tasks in chemical plants, petroleum refineries, and utility systems like water treatment or gas distribution facilities. Common job titles under this classification include chemical plant helper, paint processing labourer, and waterworks helper. Their primary duties involve loading and unloading raw materials, cleaning processing equipment, and assisting chemical or utility operators.
NOC 95102 is classified under TEER 5, representing occupations that typically require a short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements. While TEER 5 occupations do not directly qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates may pursue Canadian permanent residency through targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that focus on semi-skilled or entry-level positions, or through specific federal pilot programs.
Employment requirements generally involve some secondary school education and on-the-job training. Some employers or provincial jurisdictions may require specific safety certifications, such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training, for handling chemical products.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities is TEER 5, 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.
Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 95102 with 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.