NOC 2021 · 80010 · TEER 0
NOC 80010: Managers in natural resources production and fishing
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Managers in natural resources production and fishing plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments in forestry and logging, mining and quarrying, oil and gas drilling, production and servicing operations, and commercial fishing.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$72.12 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 80010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 80010 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 80010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Oversee and analyze operations in forestry, logging, mining, quarrying, or oil and gas operations or in services to logging, mining and oil and gas industries, or in commercial fishing
- Recommend operational changes to senior management when necessary to ensure that production quotas and procedures are met
- Prepare production reports for review by senior management
- Confer with other managers to set production quotas, to plan extraction sites and to develop policies for the removal of raw materials
- Evaluate efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations
- Hire personnel and oversee training needs of staff
- May direct peripheral activities such as the construction of access roads or temporary living quarters.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- director of mining
- drilling operations manager
- fishing operations manager
- forestry operations manager
- gas field operations manager
- mine manager
- oil well servicing manager
- quarry manager
- shore captain - fishing
All 29 job titles in NOC 80010
- biofuels production manager
- director of mining
- director of mining operations
- drilling operations manager
- fishing operations manager
- forestry and logging manager
- forestry operations manager
- gas field operations manager
- logging production manager
- manager of mining operations
- mine manager
- mine superintendent
- mining operations director
- mining operations manager
- oil and gas drilling superintendent
- oil and gas fields production manager
- oil well drilling manager
- oil well servicing manager
- peat bog manager
- production manager - coal mining
- quarry manager
- quarrying manager
- quarrying operations manager
- raw materials production manager
- shore captain - fishing
- underground mine superintendent
- underground mining superintendent
- woodlands manager
- woods superintendent
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Forestry managers usually require a bachelor's degree in forestry science or forest engineering.
- Mining and quarrying managers usually require a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or earth sciences.
- Oil and gas managers usually require a bachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences or petroleum engineering.
- Several years of experience in a supervisory occupation in the particular industry are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the respective industries is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 80010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $43.27 | $72.12 | $134.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $36.06 | $67.31 | $96.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.71 | $58.48 | $109.23 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $31.27 | $57.54 | $100.42 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $37.12 | $65.64 | $117.02 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $47.20 | $66.00 | $105.77 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $41.92 | $68.04 | $115.67 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $43.27 | $76.92 | $97.40 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $46.15 | $72.62 | $142.86 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $43.27 | $72.12 | $129.23 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Quebec.
Very goodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Very good for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of 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 managers in natural resources production and fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 47%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 16%
Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 8%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
86% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 14% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very goodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) 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 managers in natural resources production and fishing in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 32%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 27%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 13%
85% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 15% 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
12% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 33% 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: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodQuebec
The employment outlook will be Good for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of 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 managers in natural resources production and fishing in Quebec:
Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 43%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 24%
74% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 26% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
14% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of 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 managers in natural resources production and fishing in Alberta:
Approximately 7,650 people work in this occupation.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 44%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 26%
82% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
14% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 90% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 10% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
British Columbia's fishing industry is currently experiencing challenges due to climate change and the impact of certain harvest practices.
The decision by the federal government to phase out open-net salmon fishing farms and transition to other forms of aquaculture may contribute to changes in demand for this occupation.
Chinese tariffs on aquaculture may also impact job opportunities.
Here are some key facts about managers in natural resources production and fishing in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 30%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 21%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
74% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
24% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about managers in natural resources production and fishing in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 34%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 20%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
61% of managers in natural resources production and fishing work all year, while 39% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
30% of managers in natural resources production and fishing are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedOntario
An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
UndeterminedManitoba
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 80010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 82021 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
- 83120 Fishing masters and officers
- 80020 Managers in agriculture
- 20011 Architecture and science managers
- 20011 Architecture and science managers
- 00015 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
- 82010 Supervisors, logging and forestry
- 82020 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
Questions
NOC 80010: common questions
What is the NOC code for managers in natural resources production and fishing?
What TEER category is NOC 80010?
Is NOC 80010 eligible for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 80010 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 8Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupationsBroad Category
- 80Middle management occupations in production and agricultureMajor Group
- 800Middle management occupations in production and agricultureSub-major Group
- 8001Managers in natural resources production and fishingMinor Group
- 80010Managers in natural resources production and fishing
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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