Wastewater treatment plant operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for wastewater treatment plant operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for wastewater treatment plant operator is 92101 (Water and waste treatment plant operators), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
92101
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 92101 covers
Water treatment plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water. Liquid waste plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes. They are employed by municipal governments and industrial facilities. This unit group also includes waste treatment plant operators in composting plants and other waste management facilities.
| Unit group | 92101 — Water and waste treatment plant operators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Water treatment plant operators
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content, analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to ensure quality control
- Provide verbal or written instructions for process control changes to waterworks system to ensure water produced meets standardized quality requirements
To use NOC 92101 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 92101 →
Other job titles under NOC 92101
- Liquid waste process operator
- Sewage plant operator
- Waste treatment plant operator
- Water filtration plant operator
- Water purification plant operator
- Water treatment plant operator
- Environmental systems operator - water treatment
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 92101, 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)
- Beauty treatment operator — NOC 63211 (Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations, TEER 3)
- 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 plant labourer — NOC 95107 (Labourers in fish and seafood processing, 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 wastewater treatment plant operator?+
In NOC 2021, "wastewater treatment plant operator" is an example title in unit group 92101 — Water and waste treatment plant operators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is wastewater treatment plant operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 92101 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does wastewater treatment plant operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 92101 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 wastewater treatment plant operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 92101 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 wastewater treatment plant operator 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 92101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.