NOC 92012: Supervisors, food and beverage processing
Supervisors in food and beverage processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing establishments.
Official Main Duties for NOC 92012
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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.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 92012
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, food and beverage processing 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
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 92012.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $20.5 | $27.5/hr | $45.41 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $18.45/hr | $27.78/hr | $31.35/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $19.23/hr | $24/hr | $37.82/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $19.23/hr | $24/hr | $37.82/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20/hr | $25/hr | $37.02/hr |
| Quebec → | $22.37/hr | $28.95/hr | $42.07/hr |
| Ontario → | $20/hr | $29/hr | $48.08/hr |
| Manitoba → | $19.25/hr | $28.36/hr | $67.67/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $22/hr | $34.62/hr | $47.12/hr |
| Alberta → | $22.72/hr | $30.55/hr | $40.2/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $27/hr | $37/hr |
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.
- Post-secondary education in microbiology or chemistry may be required for some positions in this group.
- Several years of experience in the food or beverage processing industry are required.
- Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) co-ordinators require HACCP certification and several years of experience in quality assurance of food production.
Official Job Titles for NOC 92012
97 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Fish and seafood plant workers (See 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers)View NOC 94142→
- Fish products inspection supervisor (See 22111 Agricultural and fish products inspectors)View NOC 22111→
- Food-processing plant manager (See 90010 Manufacturing managers)View NOC 90010→
- Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers (See 94141 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers)View NOC 94141→
- Meat inspection supervisor (See 22111 Agricultural and fish products inspectors)View NOC 22111→
- Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (See 94140 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing)View NOC 94140→
- Testers and graders, food and beverage processing (See 94143 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing)View NOC 94143→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 92012 (Supervisors, food and beverage processing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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