Fish plant worker NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for fish plant worker.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for fish plant worker is 94142 (Fish and seafood plant workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94142
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94142 covers
Labourers in fish and seafood processing perform clean-up, packaging, material handling and other elemental activities related to fish and seafood processing. They are employed in fish and seafood processing and packaging plants.
| Unit group | 94142 — Fish and seafood plant workers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Fish and seafood plant machine operators
- Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
- Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
- Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
- Record production information such as quantity, weight, date and type of products packaged.
- Fish and seafood plant cutters and cleaners
To use NOC 94142 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 94142 →
Other job titles under NOC 94142
- Fish cake maker
- Shellfish processor
- Shellfish shucker
- Fish canning machine operator - fish processing
- Fish cleaner and cutter - fish processing
- Fish cutting machine operator - fish processing
- Seafood preparer - fish and seafood processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94142, one of these may fit better:
- Acid plant operator — NOC 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, TEER 3)
- Auxiliary plant operator — NOC 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators, TEER 2)
- Clothing plant labourer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Dairy plant manager — NOC 90010 (Manufacturing managers, TEER 0)
- Electric generating plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Electric power plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Fish and wildlife officer — NOC 22113 (Conservation and fishery officers, TEER 2)
- Fish farm helper — NOC 85102 (Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for fish plant worker?+
In NOC 2021, "fish plant worker" is an example title in unit group 94142 — Fish and seafood plant workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is fish plant worker eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94142 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does fish plant worker get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94142 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a fish plant worker get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94142 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says fish plant worker but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 94142. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.