Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
Occupation · NOC 2021 72010 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 72010
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 164
- Median wage, Canada
- C$40.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 360
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About this occupation
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- automotive machine shop foreman/woman
- blacksmith foreman/woman
- boilermaker foreman/woman
- boilermaker supervisor
- ironwork contractor
- ironworkers foreman/woman
- machine shop supervisor
- machinists foreman/woman
- machinists supervisor
- maintenance machine shop foreman/woman
- metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor
- sheet metal workers supervisor
- structural metal fitter supervisor
- tool and die inspectors supervisor
- tool and die makers foreman/woman
- welder supervisor
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare production and other reports
- Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 7 |
- BHI Energy Canada Inc.8
- 11166794 Canada inc.6
- Westcan Scaffolding Inc.4
- Moli Industries Ltd3
- VSL Canada Ltd.3
- Safetech Scaffold Ltd3
- Divex Marine Inc.3
- CMJ Sheet Metal Ltd.3
- Avantis North America Inc.3
- 1765952 ALBERTA LTD2
- Continental Bins Ltd.2
- South Side Ornamental Iron Works (1979) Co. Ltd2
- METEC Metal Technology Inc.2
- Consun Contracting Ltd2
- New Millenium Tire Centre Ltd2
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 70 |
| 2025 | 10 | 40 |
| 2024 | 0 | 160 |
| 2023 | 0 | 105 |
| 2022 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021 | 5 | 95 |
| 2020 | 50 | 50 |
| 2019 | 0 | 30 |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 15 | 20 |
| 2015 | 15 | 15 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 160 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 | 75 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 35 |
- Provincial Nominee Program95
- Canadian Experience Class70
- Federal Skilled Worker5
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$28.10 | C$40.00 | C$55.00 |
| Alberta | C$28.00 | C$48.94 | C$61.86 |
| British Columbia | C$28.85 | C$48.30 | C$61.34 |
| Manitoba | C$25.64 | C$40.00 | C$55.29 |
| New Brunswick | C$33.00 | C$38.05 | C$72.13 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$30.74 | C$46.98 | C$61.10 |
| Nova Scotia | C$33.00 | C$38.05 | C$72.13 |
| Ontario | C$28.00 | C$40.00 | C$53.80 |
| Quebec | C$27.00 | C$36.00 | C$45.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$27.04 | C$45.00 | C$57.67 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 360
- Vacancies advertised
- 477
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$36.00
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