National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 92014: Supervisors, forest products processing
Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. Below are the main duties, all 49 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 92014?
NOC 92014 is the code for supervisors, forest products processing in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, lumber grading foreman/woman - wood processing, paper converting supervisor and paper machine foreman/woman. 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 $36.06 an hour.
- NOC code
- 92014
- 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
- $36.06 an hour
Job titles under NOC 92014
Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.
Main job titles
- coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paper
- lumber grading foreman/woman - wood processing
- paper converting supervisor
- paper machine foreman/woman
- paper mill foreman/woman
- plywood making foreman/woman
- pulp mill foreman/woman
- sawmill foreman/woman
- shift operating supervisor - pulp and paper
- shingle mill foreman/woman
- tour foreman/woman - pulp and paper
- waferboard foreman/woman
- wood-treating plant foreman/woman
All 49 job titles in the NOC index
beater room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, bleach plant foreman/woman - pulp and paper, box making foreman/woman - paper converting, coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, core room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, coremaking foreman/woman - paper converting, forest products processing supervisor, lumber grading foreman/woman - wood processing, moulded pulp products foreman/woman, operating team supervisor - pulp and paper, paper coating supervisor - pulp and paper, paper converting supervisor, paper foreman/woman - pulp and paper, paper inspectors foreman/woman - pulp and paper, paper machine foreman/woman - pulp and paper, paper machine foreman/woman, paper mill foreman/woman, paper mill supervisor, paper mill workers foreman/woman, paper product fabricating and assembling foreman/woman, paper products makers foreman/woman - paper converting, papermaking and finishing foreman/woman, particleboard foreman/woman, particleboard making foreman/woman, plywood inspection foreman/woman - wood processing, plywood making foreman/woman, pulp and paper mill foreman/woman, pulp mill foreman/woman, pulp processing foreman/woman - pulp and paper, pulp testers foreman/woman, pulping foreman/woman - pulp and paper, sawmill foreman/woman, sawmill supervisor, screen room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, shake and shingle machine foreman/woman - sawmill, shift operating supervisor - pulp and paper, shingle mill foreman/woman - wood processing, shingle mill foreman/woman, shingle mill supervisor - wood processing, tour foreman/woman - pulp and paper, treating plant foreman/woman - wood processing, veneer foreman/woman - wood processing, veneer inspection foreman/woman - wood processing, waferboard foreman/woman, waferboard making foreman/woman - wood processing, winding room foreman/woman - pulp and paper, wood-treating machine foreman/woman, wood-treating plant foreman/woman, yard foreman/woman - pulp and paper.
Main duties of NOC 92014
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate pulp and paper mills, paper converting mills, sawmills, planing mills, plywood, waferboard and other wood and paper products mills
- Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions and administer the collective agreement
- Prepare production and other reports
- Monitor safety conditions
- May set up machines and equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma in pulp and paper technology or a related discipline may be required for some pulp and paper supervisor positions.
- Several years of some combination of formal and on-the-job training are provided.
- Several years of experience in the most senior occupation supervised are often required.
- Certificates, such as lumber grading and industrial first aid, and a competency certificate in natural gas may be required.
Additional information
- Mobility is possible between positions employing similar technology or producing similar products.
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 92014 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 92014 |
|---|---|
| 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 92014 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 | $25.14 | $36.06 | $57.69 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.34 | $31.22 | $47.94 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $35.04 | $51.92 |
| Quebec | $25.25 | $32.00 | $53.00 |
| Ontario | $28.85 | $35.55 | $54.95 |
| Manitoba | $21.65 | $29.48 | $43.96 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.81 | $33.56 | $55.23 |
| Alberta | $26.00 | $38.00 | $57.69 |
| British Columbia | $28.00 | $43.50 | $60.00 |
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 92014 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 92014 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 coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paper?
NOC 92014, Supervisors, forest products processing, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 92014?
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 92014 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 92014 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 92014 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.06 an hour, with most wages between $25.14 and $57.69. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 92014 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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