Manufacturing managers
Occupation · NOC 2021 90010 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 90010
- TEER
- 0
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 467
- Median wage, Canada
- C$52.82 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,280
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About this occupation
Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.
Example job titles
- automobile production manager
- clothing factory manager
- dairy plant manager
- distillery manager
- factory superintendent
- foundry manager
- manufacturing manager
- manufacturing operations manager
- manufacturing plant manager
- printing plant manager
- production manager - manufacturing
- textile mill manager
- tire plant manager
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
- Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
- Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
- Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are 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 | 67 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 4 |
- Irving Shipbuilding Inc58
- lululemon athletica Canada Inc.8
- Nu-b inc.5
- NARL Refining Ltd Partnership4
- Aritzia LP4
- Trinity Aviation Services Ltd4
- Groupe Dynamite inc3
- Burkholder Enterprises Ltd.3
- Global Gourmet Foods Inc.3
- Irving Consumer Products, Limited3
- Solar Ship Inc.3
- Aerotek ULC3
- Top Dog Garage Doors Inc.3
- Canada Royal Milk ULC3
- Arivac Inc.3
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 | 0 | 210 |
| 2025 | 0 | 220 |
| 2024 | 0 | 205 |
| 2023 | 0 | 295 |
| 2022 | 0 | 265 |
| 2021 | 5 | 215 |
| 2020 | 0 | 180 |
| 2019 | 0 | 320 |
| 2018 | 0 | 280 |
| 2017 | 0 | 235 |
| 2016 | 0 | 240 |
| 2015 | 5 | 220 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 225 |
| 2016 | 240 |
| 2017 | 235 |
| 2018 | 280 |
| 2019 | 320 |
| 2020 | 180 |
| 2021 | 220 |
| 2022 | 265 |
| 2023 | 295 |
| 2024 | 205 |
| 2025 | 220 |
| 2026 | 210 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 250 |
| 2016 | 240 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 255 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 35 |
- Canadian Experience Class500
- Federal Skilled Worker500
- Provincial Nominee Program405
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$33.33 | C$52.82 | C$93.33 |
| Alberta | C$33.65 | C$57.69 | C$84.13 |
| British Columbia | C$36.62 | C$55.00 | C$84.62 |
| Manitoba | C$30.56 | C$50.48 | C$84.13 |
| New Brunswick | C$30.77 | C$53.30 | C$98.56 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$24.73 | C$43.27 | C$67.31 |
| Nova Scotia | C$29.00 | C$48.08 | C$74.36 |
| Ontario | C$33.65 | C$52.88 | C$96.15 |
| Quebec | C$31.32 | C$51.08 | C$96.15 |
| Saskatchewan | C$30.00 | C$50.00 | C$72.12 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,280
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,334
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$30.00
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