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NOC 95109 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing 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
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities. They are employed by companies that manufacture products such as clothing, footwear, furniture and electrical and electronic products and by printing and packaging companies.
Main duties
Example job titles
Overview
Under the official ESDC NOC 2021 system, NOC 95109 represents "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities." This TEER 5 classification encompasses entry-level workers who perform a wide range of manual, helper, and material-handling tasks within diverse industrial environments, including chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and utility companies. Common job titles under this classification include production helper, material handler, and utility labourer.
According to the Government of Canada's occupational standards, individuals in this unit group are responsible for carrying out routine manual duties. These typically include carrying materials to work areas, cleaning machinery and work areas, assisting process operators, and loading or unloading vehicles. While there are no formal educational requirements for most positions within this TEER 5 group, some employers may require basic secondary school education and brief on-the-job training.
Candidates with valid Canadian work experience under NOC 95109 may qualify for various Canadian immigration programs, such as certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or specific economic pilots tailored to semi-skilled and low-skilled workers. Because TEER 5 occupations have different eligibility criteria compared to high-skilled TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 roles, candidates must carefully verify program-specific requirements.
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 — Other labourers in processing, manufacturing 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.
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing 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 95109 with 95102 (Labourers in chemical products processing 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.