NOC 94110: Chemical plant machine operators
Chemical plant machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning and toiletry products. They are primarily employed in chemical, cleaning compound, ink and adhesive industries, but may also be employed by chemical processing departments in other industries.
Official Main Duties for NOC 94110
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Chemical plant machine operators 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 94110.
9421 continues as 94110 and part transferred to 95102
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) | $18.44 | $25.48/hr | $40 |
| New Brunswick → | $22.73/hr | $29.83/hr | $48.49/hr |
| Quebec → | $19/hr | $27/hr | $40/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.85/hr | $24.04/hr | $35/hr |
| Manitoba → | $19/hr | $22/hr | $38.92/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $32.69/hr | $60.1/hr |
| British Columbia → | $18.47/hr | $22/hr | $28.65/hr |
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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.
- Completion of several weeks of on-the-job training or informal/formal company training is usually required.
- Completion of additional training may be required for some operators working in pharmaceutical, explosives and agricultural chemical or in specialty chemical plants.
- Previous experience in chemical products processing as an assistant, labourer or helper may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), forklift operator certification, first aid, firefighting, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and other health and safety training may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94110
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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
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- Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (See 93101 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing)View NOC 93101→
- Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (See 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities)View NOC 92011→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94110 (Chemical plant machine operators)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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