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NOC 92023: Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing

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

Supervisors in other mechanical and metal products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who fabricate, assemble and inspect mechanical and metal products, such as aircraft and aircraft parts, heavy trucks, buses, trailers, motor vehicle engines, transmissions, heating equipment, commercial refrigeration and similar metal products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Median Pay$36/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles75 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 92023

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 92023

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products 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 92023.

Former NOC 92264-Digit Legacy
Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
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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)$26.92$36/hr$50
Nova Scotia โ†’$19/hr$36/hr$70.91/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$21/hr$33/hr$36/hr
Quebec โ†’$26.5/hr$36/hr$48.08/hr
Ontario โ†’$26.22/hr$37/hr$51.92/hr
Manitoba โ†’$26/hr$32/hr$49.04/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$26.26/hr$34.93/hr$56.4/hr
Alberta โ†’$30/hr$35/hr$48.08/hr
British Columbia โ†’$30/hr$41/hr$52.97/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 may be required for some occupations in this group.
  • Several years of experience as an assembler or inspector in the same company are usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 92023

75 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:

aircraft assembly foreman/womanengine assembly foreman/woman (except aircraft)helicopter assembly foreman/womanmetalworking machine operators foreman/womanmobile home assembly foreman/womanshipyard painter foreman/womansnowmobile assembly supervisortruck trailer assembly foreman/womanagricultural equipment assembly foreman/womanaircraft assembly inspection foreman/womanaircraft assembly supervisoraircraft fuselage assembly foreman/womanaircraft hydraulic equipment installation foreman/womanaircraft painter foreman/womanaircraft parts etching foreman/womanaircraft rigging foreman/womanassembly foreman/woman, helicoptersball and roller-bearings assembly foreman/womanconstruction machinery assembly foreman/womandiesel engine assembly foreman/womanelectroplating foreman/womanelectroplating supervisorengine accessories assembly foreman/woman (except aircraft)engine assembly supervisor (except aircraft)engine guard assembly foreman/woman (except aircraft)engine rebuilding shop foreman/woman (except aircraft)engine testing foreman/woman (except aircraft)farm implements assembly foreman/womanfarm machinery inspection foreman/womanforge shop foreman/woman - metal products manufacturingforgers foreman/woman - metal products manufacturingforging-machine operator foreman/womangalvanizing foreman/womangarden tractor assembly foreman/womanhelicopter assembly supervisorhoisting-and-lifting equipment assembly foreman/womanhouse trailer assembly foreman/womanindustrial truck assembly foreman/womanlight agricultural and farm equipment assembly foreman/womanlight agricultural machinery assembly foreman/womanlight construction machinery assembly foreman/womanlight industrial, farm and construction machinery assembly foreman/womanlight material-handling equipment assembly foreman/womanmaterial-handling equipment assembly foreman/womanmetal buffers foreman/womanmetal buffing foreman/womanmetal products inspection and testing foreman/womanmobile home assembly supervisormotor home assembly foreman/womanoutboard motor assembly foreman/womanpaint department foreman/woman - aircraft manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - heavy equipment manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - heavy truck, bus and trailer manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - machinery manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - metal products manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - railway rolling stock manufacturingpaint department foreman/woman - shipbuildingpaint department foreman/woman - transport equipment manufacturing (except motor vehicles)painters foreman/woman - metal products manufacturingpower transmission assembly foreman/womanprinting equipment assembly foreman/womanrototiller assembly foreman/womanshipbuilding supervisorsmall engine assembly foreman/womansmall engine assembly supervisorsnowblower tractor assembly foreman/womansnowmobile assembly foreman/womanspacecraft subassembly foreman/womantractor-trailer assembly foreman/womantractor-trailer assembly supervisortrailer assembly foreman/womantransmission-rebuilding shop foreman/womantruck assembly foreman/womantruck trailer assembly supervisorvending machine assembly foreman/woman

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Aircraft engine assembly foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020โ†’
  • Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)View NOC 72010โ†’
  • Machine fitters supervisor (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020โ†’
  • Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing (See 92021 Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing)View NOC 92021โ†’
  • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)View NOC 92020โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 92023 (Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)

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

Yes. Because NOC 92023 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/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, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing was categorized under NOC 9226 (Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 92023 under TEER 2.
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Last verified: September 2026