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NOC 92022: Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing

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

Supervisors in furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials. They are employed in furniture and fixtures manufacturing establishments.

Median Pay$28.5/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles33 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 92022

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.

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

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Below 60% Target (0%)To qualify for NOC 92022, your employer letter should verify at least 5 main duties. Select 5 more to see if your experience matches.
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 92022

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing 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 92022.

Former NOC 92244-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
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)$22.33$28.5/hr$36.54
Quebec โ†’$25/hr$27/hr$36/hr
Ontario โ†’$21.72/hr$30/hr$38.46/hr
Manitoba โ†’$22.9/hr$27.22/hr$40.64/hr
Alberta โ†’$22.34/hr$26.58/hr$40.99/hr
British Columbia โ†’$20/hr$33.65/hr$34/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.
  • Experience as a furniture and fixture assembler, woodworking machine operator, cabinetmaker or furniture finisher, is usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 92022

33 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:

desk assembly foreman/womanfurniture and fixtures manufacturing supervisorfurniture assembly foreman/womanfurniture finishers supervisorlaminating foreman/womanwoodworking machine operator foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingwoodworking machine operators supervisor - furniture and fixtures manufacturingbuffing and lacquering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingcabinet assembler and wood furniture maker foreman/womanchair assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingdecorating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingdesk assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfinishing room foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfurniture assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfurniture components sanding department foreman/womanfurniture finishers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfurniture finishing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfurniture gluers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingfurniture inspectors foreman/womangluing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturinglaminating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingmachining foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingmattress manufacturing foreman/womanmetal furniture assembly foreman/womanpaint department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingplaners, turners, shapers and related wood-machining workers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingveneering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingveneering shop foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingwood machining workers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingwood sanders foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingwood sawing foreman/forewomanwood-machining quality-control inspectors foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturingwoodworking machine department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Cabinetmakers (See 72311 Cabinetmakers)View NOC 72311โ†’
  • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (See 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades)View NOC 72013โ†’
  • Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (See 94210 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors)View NOC 94210โ†’
  • Millwork assembly foreman/woman - wood products manufacturing (See 92024 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly)View NOC 92024โ†’
  • Woodworking machine operators (See 94124 Woodworking machine operators)View NOC 94124โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 92022 (Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing)

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

Yes. Because NOC 92022 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 $28.5/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, furniture and fixtures manufacturing was categorized under NOC 9224 (Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 92022 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026