NOC 82020Supervisors, mining and quarrying

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 82020 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Supervisors, mining and quarrying. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, 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: 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

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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.

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 82020 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Supervisors, mining and quarrying is TEER 2, 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 82020 usually require?

Supervisors, mining and quarrying is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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