NOC 95102: Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities
Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities carry out a variety of material handling, cleaning and routine general labouring activities. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, and by electrical, water and waste treatment utilities and services.
Official Main Duties for NOC 95102
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.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 95102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 5, 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 95102.
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) | $18.25 | $25/hr | $38.53 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $17.25/hr | $24/hr | $31.82/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $25/hr | $38.5/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $16/hr | $21/hr | $29/hr |
| Quebec → | $18.28/hr | $23.44/hr | $37.68/hr |
| Ontario → | $18.5/hr | $26.5/hr | $41.5/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16.25/hr | $20/hr | $26.95/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $17.5/hr | $24.75/hr | $34.64/hr |
| Alberta → | $20/hr | $27/hr | $37/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $29.06/hr | $39.41/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 95102
64 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:
- 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→
- Chemical plant machine operators (See 94110 Chemical plant machine operators)View NOC 94110→
- Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (See 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities)View NOC 92011→
- Utility Maintenance Workers (See 74204 Utility maintenance workers)View NOC 74204→
- Water and waste treatment plant operators (See 92101 Water and waste treatment plant operators)View NOC 92101→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 95102 (Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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