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NOC 83100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Underground production and development miners. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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.
Classification
Natural resources & agriculture
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Definition
Underground production and development miners drill, blast, operate mining machinery, and perform related duties to extract coal and ore in underground mines and to construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral underground mines and by specialized contractors in mine construction, shaft sinking and tunnelling. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Overview
Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) play a vital role in Canada's natural resource sector by drilling, blasting, and operating specialized machinery to extract coal, metal, and non-metal ores. Employed by underground mining companies and specialized contractors, these professionals construct tunnels, shafts, and passageways to facilitate safe and efficient underground operations. Common job titles under this NOC 2021 classification include blaster, drift miner, hardrock miner, and stoping miner.
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 83100 is classified as a TEER 3 occupation. To meet the employment requirements, candidates typically need a secondary school diploma and several years of experience as an underground mine labourer or helper. Specialized certifications, such as provincial blasting certificates or underground miner certifications, are often mandatory depending on the specific duties and the province or territory of employment.
As a TEER 3 occupation, skilled workers in this category may be eligible for Canadian immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Candidates must meet all designated language, education, and work experience criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Underground production and development miners is TEER 3, 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.
Underground production and development miners is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. 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.