NOC 21330Mining engineers

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

NOC 21330 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Mining engineers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. They are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations
Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits
Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition
Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems and supporting structures
Design, develop and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists
Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines
Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs
Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

Example job titles

•mine design engineer
•mine development engineer
•mine layout engineer
•mine production engineer
•mine safety engineer
•mine ventilation engineer
•mineral engineer
•mining engineer

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Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Mining Engineers are classified under NOC code 21330. This TEER 1 occupation includes professionals who plan, design, organize, and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems, and equipment, as well as the extraction of metallic and non-metallic minerals. These skilled professionals are vital to Canada's natural resources sector and are highly sought after across resource-rich provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

To qualify for skilled immigration pathways under NOC 21330, applicants typically require a bachelor's degree in mining or a related engineering discipline. To practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and approve engineering drawings, licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required. Qualified individuals can leverage immigration streams such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), or specialized regional pilots to secure Canadian permanent residency.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 21330 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Mining engineers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 21330 usually require?

Mining engineers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Mining engineers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.