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. 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 92010 (Supervisors, mineral and metal processing) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3: +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 92010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Supervisors, mineral and metal processing |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 20 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 3 occupation, or 50 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
Example 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
Main 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.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 92011 — Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
- NOC 92012 — Supervisors, food and beverage processing
- NOC 92013 — Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
- NOC 92014 — Supervisors, forest products processing
- NOC 92015 — Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
- NOC 92020 — Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
- NOC 92021 — Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
- NOC 92022 — Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
- NOC 92023 — Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
- NOC 92024 — Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
← NOC 90011 Utilities managers · NOC 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 92010 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 92010 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 92010 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 50 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 92010?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 92010. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.