National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 92010: Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing. Below are the main duties, all 98 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 92010?
NOC 92010 is the code for supervisors, mineral and metal processing in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include blast furnace foreman/woman, brick and tile foreman/woman, cement processing supervisor and coremaking foreman/woman - foundry. 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 $36.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 92010
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $36.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 92010
Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.
Main job titles
- blast furnace foreman/woman
- brick and tile foreman/woman
- cement processing supervisor
- coremaking foreman/woman - foundry
- die casting supervisor
- glass cutters supervisor
- lead refining foreman/woman
- lime preparation foreman/woman
- melting and roasting department supervisor
- ore milling supervisor
- roll shop operations coach - steel mill
- steel mill shift coordinator
All 98 job titles in the NOC index
alumina plant foreman/woman, annealing foreman/woman, annealing foreman/woman - primary metal processing, anodizing foreman/woman - primary metal processing, asbestos manufacturing foreman/woman, ball mill foreman/woman - mineral products processing, blast furnace foreman/woman, brick and tile foreman/woman, casting operations foreman/woman, casting room foreman/woman, cement manufacturing supervisor, cement processing foreman/woman, cement processing supervisor, clay preparation foreman/woman, clay products manufacturing foreman/woman, clay shop foreman/woman, clay, glass and stone furnace and kiln operations foreman/woman, clay, glass and stone furnace and kiln operators supervisor, coal-and-coke crushing and grinding foreman/woman, coke ovens foreman/woman, coke screening foreman/woman, coke screening foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing, concentrator foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, concrete products foreman/woman, converter foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, coremaking foreman/woman - foundry, coremaking foreman/woman - mineral processing, crushing and grinding operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, crushing and grinding supervisor - primary metal and mineral products, die casting foreman/woman - foundry, die casting supervisor, electrolytic cell operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, extruding foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, extruding foreman/woman - primary metal processing, filter plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, foundry foreman/woman, foundry supervisor, furnace operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, galvanizing foreman/woman - metal and mineral products processing, glass cutters supervisor, glass cutting foreman/woman, glass engraving foreman/woman, glass forming foreman/woman, glass furnace foreman/woman, glass processing foreman/woman, glass products manufacturing foreman/woman, glass-grinders and glass-polishers foreman/woman, inspecting, testing and grading foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, kiln workers foreman/woman - clay products, labourers foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, lead refining foreman/woman, lime preparation foreman/woman, melting and roasting department supervisor, melting and roasting foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, melting and roasting operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, metal casters, moulders and coremakers foreman/woman, metal casting, moulding and coremaking foreman/woman, metal heat-treating foreman/woman - primary metal processing, metal rolling foreman/woman, metal smelting, converting and refining foreman/woman, metal-extruding and metal-drawing foreman/woman, mica processing foreman/woman, milling plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, mixing and separating operations foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, mixing plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, moulding foreman/woman - foundry, ore milling foreman/woman, ore milling supervisor, oxygen furnace foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, pot room foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, pot room foreman/woman - primary metal processing, precast concrete working foreman/woman, primary metal and mineral products processing foreman/woman, primary metal and mineral products processing supervisor, quenching foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing, quenching foreman/woman - primary metal processing, reclamation foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, reduction plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, rock crusher foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, rock crushing foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, roll shop operations coach - steel mill, rolling foreman/woman - primary metal processing, rolling mill foreman/woman - primary metal processing, salt milling supervisor, scrap metal yard foreman/woman, scrap preparation foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, scrap preparation foreman/woman - primary metal processing, sintering plant foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing, sintering plant foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, smelter foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, steel mill shift coordinator, stone processing foreman/woman, stone products manufacturing foreman/woman, tankhouse foreman/woman - primary metal and mineral products processing, tapper operations foreman/woman - mineral and metal processing, tempering foreman/woman - primary metal processing, uranium processing foreman/woman, wire drawing foreman/woman - primary metal processing.
Main duties of NOC 92010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.
Is NOC 92010 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 92010 |
|---|---|
| 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 92010 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 | $25.00 | $36.00 | $56.25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.58 | $39.65 | $68.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.44 | $32.65 | $48.64 |
| New Brunswick | $25.12 | $38.04 | $69.31 |
| Quebec | $23.98 | $40.17 | $56.25 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $36.07 | $47.06 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.07 | $42.29 | $74.65 |
| Alberta | $39.00 | $41.40 | $57.17 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $43.50 | $63.41 |
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 92010 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 92010 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 blast furnace foreman/woman?
NOC 92010, Supervisors, mineral and metal processing, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 92010?
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 92010 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 92010 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 92010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.00 an hour, with most wages between $25.00 and $56.25. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 92010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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