Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
Occupation · NOC 2021 92011 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 92011
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 55
- Median wage, Canada
- C$43.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 169
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About this occupation
Supervisors in petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (93101), Power engineers and power systems operators (92100), Water and waste treatment plant operators (92101), Chemical plant machine operators (94110) and Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (95102). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, electric power utilities, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.
Example job titles
- chemical processing supervisor
- cosmetics processing foreman/woman
- natural gas plant foreman/woman
- paint processing foreman/woman
- petroleum refining supervisor
- pharmaceuticals production supervisor
- pipeline operations supervisor
- power station supervisor
- sewage treatment plant supervisor
- specialty chemicals production supervisor
- water purification plant foreman/woman
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and waste treatment plants and equipment, pipelines, heating plants and power stations and systems
- Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Post-secondary education in chemical processing or sciences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Several years of experience as a senior operator in the same company or plant are usually required.
- Some occupations in this unit group may require a specific licence or certification, such as a power engineer licence, refrigeration certification or wastewater treatment certification.
- Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be 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
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
- Refined Technologies Inc.14
- KDC/ONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC.10
- Nordikeau Inc7
- SERVICES SANITAIRES DENIS FORTIER INC.3
- Aquatech Société de gestion de l'eau inc.3
- CPECC Canada Ltd.2
- Black Opal Energy Services Ltd1
- Siltech Corporation1
- Custom Agricultural Intelligence Inc1
- Patheon Inc.1
- VersaPet Incorporated1
- Catalyst Changers Inc.1
- Dominion Colour Corporation1
- Garnet Instruments Ltd.1
- GAZTECH CANADA LTD.1
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 | 40 |
| 2025 | 0 | 65 |
| 2024 | 0 | 65 |
| 2023 | 0 | 35 |
| 2022 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 0 | 80 |
| 2020 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 85 |
| 2018 | 0 | 40 |
| 2017 | 5 | 65 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 0 | 55 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 40 |
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 |
- Canadian Experience Class35
- Federal Skilled Worker20
- Provincial Nominee Program20
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$25.00 | C$43.00 | C$73.00 |
| Alberta | C$33.75 | C$52.40 | C$77.88 |
| British Columbia | C$25.00 | C$41.00 | C$53.85 |
| Manitoba | C$29.50 | C$49.04 | C$68.05 |
| New Brunswick | C$30.00 | C$51.38 | C$71.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$30.00 | C$48.00 | C$90.66 |
| Nova Scotia | C$23.00 | C$45.00 | C$57.00 |
| Ontario | C$25.00 | C$40.87 | C$78.00 |
| Quebec | C$19.00 | C$37.26 | C$53.20 |
| Saskatchewan | C$21.00 | C$40.00 | C$58.17 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 169
- Vacancies advertised
- 187
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$36.00
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