Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, MB, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
- 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 and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkPost-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- checkSeveral years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 41%Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 27%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 23%Construction (NAICS 23): 10% 88% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 55% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very good
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Very good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by global commodity prices and demand for critical minerals for clean energy transition. Key trends in this occupation include advanced process monitoring that uses real-time sensors and data analytics to continuously monitor and control the crushing, grinding, and separation process for optimal energy efficiency and ensuring a high-quality final product.Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake region.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Manitoba: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 69%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 13%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%Construction (NAICS 23): 6% 91% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 9% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 92010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mineral and metal processing in Quebec: Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 56%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 17%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10% 82% of supervisors, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Management of Personnel Resources
to oversee and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in various tasks such as ore extraction, refining, smelting and manufacturing of metal products
Time Management
To ensure compliance with production schedules, minimize downtime and meet deadlines by organizing workflows, prioritizing tasks or allocating machinery and manpower efficiently
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to establish methods to meet work schedules, co-ordinate work activities with units and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
Selective Attention
to supervise the activities of workers who operate single or multi-functional mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment to ensure all safety procedures are followed
Leadership
to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive culture in the mineral or metal processing environment
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to be familiar with equipment operation, safety protocols, quality control measures and environmental regulations relevant to mineral and metal processing
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