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Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

Occupation · NOC 2021 92020 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
92020
TEER
2
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
4
Median wage, Canada
C$34.62 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
9
NOC92020TEER 2
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Supervisors in motor vehicle assembling supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Example job titles

  • area coordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly zone supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • general assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware and final assembly
  • 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
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
  • Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle 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

12201920232024
12201920232024
Data table
20191
20232
20241
By province or territory
  1. Ontario3
  2. British Columbia1
Employers with the most positions
  1. 2000007 Ontario Inc.2
  2. Roshel Inc1
  3. Sterling Fleet Outfitters1
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)4

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).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
2023020
202205
202105
201905
201805

All work permits by year

102020182019202120222023
102020182019202120222023
Data table
20185
20195
20215
20225
202320

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

234520212022
234520212022
Data table
202145
202210
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class145

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$23.00C$34.62C$50.48
AlbertaC$24.31C$33.27C$47.31
British ColumbiaC$27.16C$37.92C$56.30
ManitobaC$18.86C$24.92C$35.53
OntarioC$23.00C$34.62C$49.33
QuebecC$27.97C$32.00C$63.46
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
9
Vacancies advertised
11
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$36.60