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NOC 62020: Food service supervisors

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Food service supervisors supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments.

Median Pay$19/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles12 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 62020

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

12 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 62020

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Food service supervisors is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 62020.

Former NOC 63114-Digit Legacy
Food service supervisors
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$15.75$19/hr$27.69
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$16.75/hr$23/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$18.5/hr$25/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$16.75/hr$23/hr
New Brunswick$15.65/hr$17/hr$21.55/hr
Quebec$16.1/hr$18.75/hr$31.25/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$19/hr$27/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$17.3/hr$26/hr
Saskatchewan$15.35/hr$17/hr$26.5/hr
Alberta$16/hr$18.9/hr$30.29/hr
British Columbia$17.85/hr$20.15/hr$28/hr
Yukon$17.94/hr$20.71/hr$30.32/hr
Northwest Territories$19.04/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$18.85/hr
$16.1 - $39
Ottawa
$18.75/hr
$17.6 - $31.19
Toronto
$19/hr
$17.6 - $27
Calgary
$19.5/hr
$16.75 - $28.85
Edmonton
$18.5/hr
$16 - $30
Vancouver
$20.45/hr
$17.85 - $28.85

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline or Several years of experience in food preparation or service are required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 62020

12 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

cafeteria supervisorcanteen supervisorcatering supervisorfood service supervisorfood assembly supervisorfood concession supervisorhospital food service supervisorkitchen managerrailway dining car food service supervisorshift manager - fast food restaurantswing manager - fast food restaurantunit supervisor - food services

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Banquet captain (See 65200 Food and beverage servers)View NOC 65200
  • Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (See 64300 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses)View NOC 64300
  • Mobile canteen service supervisor (See 72024 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators)View NOC 72024
  • Restaurant and food service managers (See 60030 Restaurant and food service managers)View NOC 60030

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 62020 (Food service supervisors)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 62020 is classified as TEER 2, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $19/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Food service supervisors was categorized under NOC 6311 (Food service supervisors). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 62020 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 62020 is $18.85/hr in Montréal, $18.75/hr in Ottawa, $19/hr in Toronto, $19.5/hr in Calgary, $18.5/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026