NOC 95105: Labourers in textile processing and cutting
Labourers in textile processing perform a variety of manual duties to assist in processing fibres into yarn or thread, or to assist in weaving, knitting, bleaching, dyeing or finishing textile fabrics or other textile products. Labourers in textile cutting cut fabric, fur, or leather to make parts for garments, linens, shoes and other articles. Labourers in textile processing and cutting are employed by clothing and textile manufacturers and other manufacturers of fabric products such as leather and fur.
Official Main Duties for NOC 95105
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 95105
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Labourers in textile processing and cutting 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 95105.
9441 continues as 94130 and part transferred to 95105
9616 and 9445 expired, part of 9616 transferred to 94130 and the remaining part of 9616 and all of 9445 merged into emerging item 95105
9616 and 9445 expired, part of 9616 transferred to 94130 and the remaining part of 9616 and all of 9445 merged into emerging item 95105
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) | $15 | $18.5/hr | $24 |
| Quebec → | $16.1/hr | $18.86/hr | $24.15/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $19/hr | $26.5/hr |
| British Columbia → | $18.23/hr | $20.73/hr | $25.5/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 may be required.
- Experience as a fabric, fur or leather cutter is required for fabric, fur or leather sample cutters.
- On-the-job training is provided for some occupations in this unit group.
Official Job Titles for NOC 95105
117 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:
- Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (See 9413 Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing)
- Shoe repairers and shoemakers (See 63220 Shoe repairers and shoemakers)View NOC 63220→
- Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly (See 92024 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly)View NOC 92024→
- Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (See 92015 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing)View NOC 92015→
- Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (See 64200 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners)View NOC 64200→
- Upholsterers (See 63221 Upholsterers)View NOC 63221→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 95105 (Labourers in textile processing and cutting)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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