93100 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.5 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 70 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement.
Main duties
- Coordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
- Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
- Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
- Coordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
- Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
- Provide or organize training for members of production crew
- Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma may be required for some positions in this group.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Several years of experience as a machine or process operator, usually in the same company or production department, are required.
Example job titles
bar mill finisher - primary metal processing · billet mill roller - primary metal processing · blast furnace operator · blooming mill roller · central control caster · central control caster - primary metal processing · central control operator - cement manufacturing · central control room operator - primary metal and mineral products processing · central control room operator - primary metal processing · coke plant by-products operator · cold mill operator - primary metal processing · console operator - cement manufacturing · continuous casting operator - primary metal processing · copper refinery operator · crusher control room operator · dross furnace operator · electrolytic refinery process operator · head charger · hot mill roller - primary metal processing · ion exchange operator · molybdenum roaster operator · nuclear fuel processor · oxygen furnace operator - primary metal processing · panel board operator - primary metal and mineral products processing · perlite expander control panel operator - mineral products processing · process operator - primary metal and mineral products processing · refinery process operator - primary metal processing · roaster operator · roaster operator - primary metal processing · rolling mill control operator · rolling mill control operator - primary metal processing · blast furnaceman/woman · slabbing mill roller - primary metal processing · slurry controller - primary metal processing · steel-degasser process operator · vacuum-degasser process operator - primary metal processing · alloy control operator - zinc casting · lead-refining furnace operator · breakdown mill operator · chief flotation operator
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32.00 | $44.50 | $53.83 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.00 | $42.83 | $70.00 |
| Quebec | $29.49 | $41.81 | $55.92 |
| Ontario | $19.20 | $43.00 | $48.73 |
| Manitoba | $22.95 | $31.29 | $38.01 |
| Saskatchewan | $31.86 | $50.17 | $73.08 |
| Alberta | $34.17 | $50.85 | $70.28 |
| British Columbia | $38.00 | $45.00 | $56.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.