80010

Managers in natural resources production and fishing

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

8 › 80 › 800 › 8001

Definition

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.

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.

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

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 80010 represents Managers in natural resources production and fishing. Classified under TEER 0, this management occupation is highly sought after within Canada's economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this category are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of establishments in forestry, logging, mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, and commercial fishing. They may be employed by natural resources companies, fishing enterprises, or operate as self-employed individuals.

To meet the requirements of NOC 80010, candidates must satisfy specific educational and experiential benchmarks. Employment in this unit group typically requires a bachelor's degree or college diploma in a field related to the industry, such as forestry, geology, or mining engineering, combined with several years of supervisory experience within the corresponding sector. Common job titles under this classification include mining manager, forestry manager, drilling operations manager, and fishing operations manager. Main duties include managing financial and physical resources, establishing operational policies, and ensuring strict compliance with safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulations.

Because Canada possesses a vast, resource-driven economy, skilled managers in these fields remain in consistent demand. When preparing a Canadian immigration application, it is critical to ensure that your employment reference letters and documented duties match the official ESDC NOC 2021 lead statement and occupational requirements to prevent delays or refusals. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Please consult a regulated Canadian immigration professional (RCIC) or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for official guidance.

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