What TEER level is NOC 93100?

NOC 93100 (Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing) is a TEER 3 occupation: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 93100?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 3 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 3NOC 93100 Express Entry Eligible

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing NOC 93100, TEER 3

Q: Is NOC 93100 (Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 93100 is a TEER 3 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 3 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.

LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 3 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada: NOC 2021

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. 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 and cement processing plants.

TEER 3 Explained

TEER 3: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training

Occupations typically requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training of less than 2 years. These include many service, production, and technical support roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.