85110
Mine labourers
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Natural resources & agriculture
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Definition
Mine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals and ore, and in other services in support of underground mining. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist other mine workers in maintaining or constructing underground installations
- Clean underground rooms, roadways, working areas and mining equipment and conveyances using hand tools
- Load, move, sort and pile materials and supplies
- Clear spills of ore or coal using hand and power tools
- May cut core and prepare core sample boxes in support of mine exploration
- Assist other workers in prospecting for mineral deposits and perform various tasks related to general geophysical surveys.
Example job titles
- •chute puller
- •mine helper
- •mine labourer
- •miner helper - underground mining
- •pit scaler - underground mining
- •shoveller - underground mining
- •underground labourer - mining
Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 85110 classifies mine labourers who perform a variety of manual and helper duties in underground and open-pit mines. These workers support mining operations by clearing debris, shoveling coal, ore, or track ballast, transporting materials, and assisting other miners and equipment operators. Classified under TEER 5, this occupation requires no formal educational requirements, although some high school education and brief on-the-job training are typically provided by employers.
While TEER 5 occupations are generally excluded from the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, individuals working as mine labourers (NOC 85110) can still pursue Canadian permanent residency. Key pathways include specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) designed for entry-level and semi-skilled workers, as well as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) under the intermediate-skilled stream. Securing a valid job offer from a Canadian employer is often a critical prerequisite for these regional immigration streams.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official program guidelines, consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.