NOC 93100: Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

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

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.

Median Pay$44.5/hrPrevailing median rate

TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool

Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws

Official Titles67 TitlesGovernment aliases

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Official Main Duties for NOC 93100

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 93100

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing is categorized under TEER 3. 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 93100.

Former NOC 92314-Digit Legacy

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal 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 / Territory	Low Wage	Median Wage	High Wage
Canada (National Average)	$32	$44.5/hr	$53.83
Newfoundland and Labrador →	$27/hr	$42.83/hr	$70/hr
Quebec →	$29.49/hr	$41.81/hr	$55.92/hr
Ontario →	$19.2/hr	$43/hr	$48.73/hr
Manitoba →	$22.95/hr	$31.29/hr	$38.01/hr
Saskatchewan →	$31.86/hr	$50.17/hr	$73.08/hr
Alberta →	$34.17/hr	$50.85/hr	$70.28/hr
British Columbia →	$38/hr	$45/hr	$56/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 may be required for some positions in this group.
On-the-job training is provided.
Several years of experience as a machine or process operator, usually in the same company or production department, are required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 93100

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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:

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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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Casting machine operator - foundry (See 94101 Foundry workers)View NOC 94101→
Foundry furnace operator (See 94101 Foundry workers)View NOC 94101→
Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (See 94100 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 94100→
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (See 92010 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 92010→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 93100 (Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing)

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

Yes. Because NOC 93100 is classified as TEER 3, 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 $44.5/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, Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing was categorized under NOC 9231 (Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 93100 under TEER 3.

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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0

Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data

·Last verified: September 2026