NOC 95104: Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing assist machine operators, transport materials and perform other similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.
Official Main Duties for NOC 95104
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 95104
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 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 95104.
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) | $16 | $20.45/hr | $28 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $17.65/hr | $19.16/hr | $20.57/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $20.15/hr | $30.5/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $19/hr | $23.36/hr |
| Quebec → | $17/hr | $21/hr | $27/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $20.19/hr | $26.72/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $24/hr | $28.11/hr |
| Alberta → | $18.39/hr | $22.19/hr | $26.37/hr |
| British Columbia → | $19.71/hr | $24.34/hr | $29.66/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:
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 95104
82 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:
- Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (See 94212 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors)View NOC 94212→
- Plastics processing machine operators (See 94111 Plastics processing machine operators)View NOC 94111→
- Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (See 94112 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers)View NOC 94112→
- Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (See 92013 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing)View NOC 92013→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 95104 (Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 95104, explore your TEER 5 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.