NOC 2021 · 82020 · TEER 2
NOC 82020: Supervisors, mining and quarrying
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$50.62 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 82020 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: eligible occupationNeeds 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 82020 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 82020 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:
- 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.
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
- 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
All 44 job titles in NOC 82020
- blasters foreman/woman - mining and quarrying
- blasters foreman/woman - quarrying
- blasters foreman/woman - surface mining
- coal mine foreman/woman
- construction supervisor - underground mining and quarrying
- diamond drilling foreman/woman
- drill fitter boss - mining
- drill fitter foreman/woman - mining
- drilling foreman/woman - mining and quarrying
- dynamiters foreman/woman - quarrying
- face boss - underground mining
- fill foreman/woman
- fill foreman/woman - underground mining
- fire boss - mining
- general foreman/woman - mining
- junior foreman/woman - mining
- level boss - underground mining
- mine captain
- mine foreman/woman
- mine supervisor
- motormen/women and dinkeymen/women foreman/woman (except rail transport)
- open pit mine supervisor
- production foreman/woman - mining and quarrying
- quarry foreman/woman
- quarry supervisor
- relieving surface foreman/woman - mining
- salvage foreman/woman - mining
- sand fill boss - underground mining
- senior foreman/woman - mining
- shift boss - mining and quarrying
- shift foreman/woman - mining and quarrying
- shift leader - mining and quarrying
- shot foreman/woman - mining and quarrying
- stope foreman/woman - mining
- supply boss - mining
- supply foreman/woman - mining
- surface foreman/woman - mining
- surface mine foreman/woman
- surface mine supervisor
- track boss - underground mining
- track layer boss - underground mining
- underground mine foreman/woman
- yard boss - mining and quarrying
- yard supervisor - mining and quarrying
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college or university program in mining technology or engineering may be required for some positions in this group.
- Several years of experience in the occupations supervised are usually required.
- Provincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor may be required.
Additional information
- There is mobility between employers, especially for supervisors with post-secondary diplomas or degrees.
- Mobility between surface mining, underground mining, coal or metal mining sectors may be limited by differences in production technologies and licensing requirements.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 82020 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 | $30.00 | $50.62 | $74.79 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.05 | $56.32 | $102.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.62 | $52.00 | $64.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $26.54 | $40.56 | $70.84 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $27.50 | $48.00 | $69.93 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $27.80 | $52.40 | $75.96 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $36.50 | $48.08 | $56.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $37.46 | $57.69 | $84.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $51.24 | $70.77 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $37.05 | $56.37 | $86.02 | Small Area Estimation, 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, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 86%
Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 14%
70% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 30% 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 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodQuebec
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Quebec:
Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): more than 95%
60% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 40% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Saskatchewan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 77%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 19%
75% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 25% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Ontario:
Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 82%
Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
72% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
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.
Thermal coal mining operations have greatly declined in the past few years, as energy producers in Alberta have shifted away from coal consumption.
Proposed new coal mining projects and expansion of existing metallurgical coal operations may possibly create some employment opportunities in the long-term.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Alberta:
Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 46%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 45%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
63% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 37% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
15% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in British Columbia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
British Columbia has extensive mineral reserves and key projects targeting essential metals and minerals; the growth of the mining sector is driven by demand for critical minerals that are essential for electric vehicles (EVs) and green technologies (such as lithium and copper) and the price of precious metals (such as gold).
Over the forecast period from 2025 to 2027, uncertainty related to international trade policies could influence growth in the province's mining industry; in response, both the federal and provincial governments are seeking to fast-track major mining projects to mitigate these challenges.
Looking ahead, new mining projects in the North Coast/Nechako, Kootenay, and Thompson-Okanagan economic regions could begin operations later in the forecast period (2027).
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 75%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 13%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
66% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 34% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
9% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% 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: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
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 supervisors, mining and quarrying in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 76%
Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
71% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 28% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate 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.
The province's highest value mined commodities include zinc, nickel, gold, copper, and silver. Mining is a key part of the northern region's economy. Manitoba's critical mineral strategy aims to streamline project development.
Key trends in this occupation include wearable devices for real-time workforce tracking and safety, remote operation centres (ROC) that allow supervisors to monitor and control activities from off-site locations, and the use of autonomous machinery, such as robotic drills, to improve worker safety and productivity.
Jobs are concentrated in the Parkland, North and Southeast regions. The Southwest region is home to the province's only potash mine.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Manitoba:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 75%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
67% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 33% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 26% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% 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: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% 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.
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 82020 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.
- 73402 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 85110 Mine labourers
- 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
- 84100 Underground mine service and support workers
- 83100 Underground production and development miners
Same occupation group
Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas
Questions
NOC 82020: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 8Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupationsBroad Category
- 82Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related productionMajor Group
- 820Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related productionSub-major Group
- 8202Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gasMinor Group
- 82020Supervisors, mining and quarrying
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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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