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NOC 92014: Supervisors, forest products processing

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.

Median Pay$36.06/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles49 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 92014

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.

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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 โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 92014

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, forest products 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

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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 92014.

Former NOC 92154-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, forest products processing
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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)$25.14$36.06/hr$57.69
Nova Scotia โ†’$22.34/hr$31.22/hr$47.94/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$24/hr$35.04/hr$51.92/hr
Quebec โ†’$25.25/hr$32/hr$53/hr
Ontario โ†’$28.85/hr$35.55/hr$54.95/hr
Manitoba โ†’$21.65/hr$29.48/hr$43.96/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$23.81/hr$33.56/hr$55.23/hr
Alberta โ†’$26/hr$38/hr$57.69/hr
British Columbia โ†’$28/hr$43.5/hr$60/hr

Employment Requirements

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

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A college diploma in pulp and paper technology or a related discipline may be required for some pulp and paper supervisor positions.
  • Several years of some combination of formal and on-the-job training are provided.
  • Several years of experience in the most senior occupation supervised are often required.
  • Certificates, such as lumber grading and industrial first aid, and a competency certificate in natural gas may be required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 92014

49 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:

coating room foreman/woman - pulp and paperlumber grading foreman/woman - wood processingpaper converting supervisorpaper machine foreman/womanpaper mill foreman/womanplywood making foreman/womanpulp mill foreman/womansawmill foreman/womanshift operating supervisor - pulp and papershingle mill foreman/womantour foreman/woman - pulp and paperwaferboard foreman/womanwood-treating plant foreman/womanbeater room foreman/woman - pulp and paperbleach plant foreman/woman - pulp and paperbox making foreman/woman - paper convertingcore room foreman/woman - pulp and papercoremaking foreman/woman - paper convertingforest products processing supervisormoulded pulp products foreman/womanoperating team supervisor - pulp and paperpaper coating supervisor - pulp and paperpaper foreman/woman - pulp and paperpaper inspectors foreman/woman - pulp and paperpaper machine foreman/woman - pulp and paperpaper mill supervisorpaper mill workers foreman/womanpaper product fabricating and assembling foreman/womanpaper products makers foreman/woman - paper convertingpapermaking and finishing foreman/womanparticleboard foreman/womanparticleboard making foreman/womanplywood inspection foreman/woman - wood processingpulp and paper mill foreman/womanpulp processing foreman/woman - pulp and paperpulp testers foreman/womanpulping foreman/woman - pulp and papersawmill supervisorscreen room foreman/woman - pulp and papershake and shingle machine foreman/woman - sawmillshingle mill foreman/woman - wood processingshingle mill supervisor - wood processingtreating plant foreman/woman - wood processingveneer foreman/woman - wood processingveneer inspection foreman/woman - wood processingwaferboard making foreman/woman - wood processingwinding room foreman/woman - pulp and paperwood-treating machine foreman/womanyard foreman/woman - pulp and paper

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 92014 (Supervisors, forest products processing)

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

Yes. Because NOC 92014 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 $36.06/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, Supervisors, forest products processing was categorized under NOC 9215 (Supervisors, forest products processing). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 92014 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026