NOC 85110Mine labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

NOC 85110 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Mine labourers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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: 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

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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.

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 85110 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Mine labourers is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 85110 usually require?

Mine labourers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. 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.