NOC 94104: Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing
Inspectors and testers in mineral and metal processing inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal processing operations. 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, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.
Official Main Duties for NOC 94104
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94104
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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 94104.
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) | $19.5 | $26.24/hr | $40.12 |
| Quebec โ | $20/hr | $25.88/hr | $37.52/hr |
| Ontario โ | $18.65/hr | $25/hr | $36.25/hr |
| Alberta โ | $20/hr | $32.65/hr | $63.75/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 machine or process operator in mineral and metal processing is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94104
66 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:
- Assayer - mineralogy (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101โ
- Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (See 93100 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 93100โ
- Chemical technologists and technicians (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)View NOC 22100โ
- Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (See 94100 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 94100โ
- Metallurgical control analyst (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)View NOC 22101โ
- Non-destructive testers and inspectors (See 22230 Non-destructive testers and inspectors)View NOC 22230โ
- Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (See 92010 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 92010โ
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94104 (Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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