Labourers in mineral and metal processing
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
Labourers in mineral and metal processing perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities related to mineral ore and metal processing. 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, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.
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Overview
NOC 95100 classifies labourers in mineral and metal processing under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Positioned within TEER 5, these workers perform crucial material handling, clean-up, and supportive tasks in mineral ore, metal, and glass processing and manufacturing plants. Typical job titles under this classification include furnace helper, metal processing labourer, scrap sorter, and glass plant labourer. These positions are vital to the continuous operations of Canadian smelting, refining, and heavy manufacturing facilities.
To qualify for employment under NOC 95100, candidates generally require some secondary school education, with most training provided directly on the job. The primary duties associated with this role include shovelling or sweeping work areas, loading and unloading raw materials, transporting materials manually or using basic handling equipment, and assisting other processing operators. Because NOC 95100 is categorized as a TEER 5 occupation, candidates pursuing Canadian permanent residency typically leverage targeted regional pathways, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams tailored for entry-level workers.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and updated guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.