National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72022: Supervisors, printing and related occupations
Supervisors of workers in printing and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. Below are the main duties, all 65 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 72022?
NOC 72022 is the code for supervisors, printing and related occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bindery foreman/woman - printing, bindery supervisor - printing, composing room supervisor - printing and film processing supervisor. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $30.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72022
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $30.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72022
Supervisors of workers in printing and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They are employed by companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components, such as binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies, such as newspapers and magazines, and in various establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.
Main job titles
- bindery foreman/woman - printing
- bindery supervisor - printing
- composing room supervisor - printing
- film processing supervisor
- finishing supervisor - printing
- photographic and film processing foreman/woman
- platemaking supervisor - printing
- prepress supervisor - printing
- pressroom supervisor - printing
All 65 job titles in the NOC index
binders foreman/woman - printing, binders supervisor - printing, bindery foreman/woman - printing, bindery supervisor - printing, bindery workers supervisor - printing, composing foreman/woman - printing, composing room supervisor - printing, compositors foreman/woman - printing, compositors supervisor - printing, engravers foreman/woman (except photoengravers) - printing, engraving foreman/woman (except photoengraving) - printing, film developers foreman/woman, film developers supervisor, film printers foreman/woman, film printing foreman/woman, film printing supervisor, film processing foreman/woman, film processing supervisor, film processors foreman/woman, film processors supervisor, filmsetter operators supervisor, filmsetters supervisor, finishing foreman/woman - printing, finishing supervisor - printing, gravure press operators foreman/woman, gravure printers foreman/woman, hand compositors supervisor, hot composition foreman/woman - printing, letterpress foreman/woman - printing, letterpress room foreman/woman, mechanical composition foreman/woman - printing, offset lithography foreman/woman - printing, offset press foreman/woman - printing, offset press operators foreman/woman - printing, OptiCopy and stripping foreman/woman - printing, photocomposer operators supervisor, photocomposers supervisor, photoengravers foreman/woman, photographic and film processing foreman/woman, photographic and film processing supervisor, photographic lab foreman/woman, photographic processing and finishing foreman/woman, photographic processors supervisor, platemakers supervisor, platemaking supervisor - printing, plateroom supervisor - printing, preparatory supervisor - printing, prepress supervisor - printing, prepress workers supervisor, press supervisor - printing, pressroom foreman/woman - printing, pressroom supervisor - printing, printers foreman/woman, printers supervisor, printing press operators supervisor, printing shop foreman/woman, printing supervisor, production supervisor - printing, rotogravure foreman/woman, rotogravure press operators foreman/woman - printing, rotogravure pressmen/women foreman/woman - printing, stereotypists and electroplaters foreman/woman, typesetters foreman/woman - printing, typesetters supervisor - printing, typographers supervisor.
Main duties of NOC 72022
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders; process film; and print, bind and finish books, newspapers, business forms and other printed products
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Review and approve all job proofs or samples in order to ensure quality of work meets client specifications
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines or equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
- Several years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
- Provincial trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Progression to management positions, such as department, production or plant manager, is possible with experience.
Is NOC 72022 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 72022 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72022 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $30.00 | $41.35 |
| Quebec | $23.50 | $31.33 | $37.93 |
| Ontario | $25.63 | $30.00 | $41.35 |
| Manitoba | $23.26 | $31.73 | $41.30 |
| Alberta | $22.30 | $31.31 | $40.97 |
| British Columbia | $27.47 | $34.95 | $42.12 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 72022 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 72022 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a bindery foreman/woman - printing?
NOC 72022, Supervisors, printing and related occupations, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72022?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 72022 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72022 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 72022 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $30.00 an hour, with most wages between $23.08 and $41.35. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72022 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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