Paper converting machine operators
Occupation · NOC 2021 94122 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 94122
- TEER
- 4
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 165
- Median wage, Canada
- C$28.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 64
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About this occupation
Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They are employed by paper products manufacturing companies.
Example job titles
- box maker operator
- carton forming machine operator
- core maker - paper converting
- envelope maker operator
- paper bag machine operator
- paper box machine operator
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
- Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
- Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
- Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
- Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
- Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
- Set up machines.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required by the pulp and paper industry and other large employers.
- Several weeks of on-the-job training are provided.
- Previous experience as a labourer within the same company 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
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 |
- Cascades Canada ULC46
- les Matériaux de construction BP Canada34
- International paper Converters Limited7
- Emballages LM Inc.6
- Emballage Coderre Packaging inc.6
- Les Emballages Winpak Heat Seal Inc.6
- Abzac Canada inc.6
- Albany Packaging Inc5
- Groupe Frontenac inc5
- Groupe sacs Frontenac inc4
- 671851 Ontario Limited4
- Produits Kruger Sherbrooke inc.4
- PLASTIQUES YS INC.4
- LES TUBES EN CARTON POLYROL INC.3
- ENVELOPPE LAURENTIDE 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 | 5 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$18.00 | C$28.00 | C$34.00 |
| Alberta | C$18.95 | C$24.12 | C$35.59 |
| British Columbia | C$21.42 | C$30.23 | C$40.05 |
| Manitoba | C$18.96 | C$23.92 | C$30.55 |
| New Brunswick | C$18.75 | C$26.00 | C$30.29 |
| Nova Scotia | C$22.10 | C$27.21 | C$34.52 |
| Ontario | C$21.41 | C$28.13 | C$37.81 |
| Quebec | C$16.10 | C$30.00 | C$33.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 64
- Vacancies advertised
- 157
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$24.05
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