82020
Supervisors, mining and quarrying
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Natural resources & agriculture
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Definition
Supervisors in mining and quarrying supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining operations and quarries. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines and quarries.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who extract coal, minerals and ore; operate underground conveyances; and perform other services in support of underground mining, or of heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters and other workers in surface mining and quarrying
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities
- Oversee the safety of the mining or quarrying operations
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Example job titles
- •fill foreman/woman - underground mining
- •mine captain
- •mine foreman/woman
- •mine supervisor
- •quarry supervisor
- •surface mine supervisor
- •track boss - underground mining
- •underground mine foreman/woman
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC code 82020 classifies Supervisors, mining and quarrying. These individuals supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining, quarrying, and primary drilling. They are primarily employed by coal, metal, and non-metal mines, as well as quarries. Key duties involve overseeing safety compliance, scheduling shifts, training personnel, and resolving operational issues to maintain production efficiency.
This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, which means it qualifies for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Typical employment requirements include completion of secondary school, several years of experience in the mining or quarrying sector, and mandatory provincial or territorial certifications such as mine foreman or supervisor certificates.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.