NOC 80010: Managers in natural resources production and fishing
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 80010
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 80010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Managers in natural resources production and fishing is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 80010.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $43.27 | $72.12/hr | $134.62 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $36.06/hr | $67.31/hr | $96.15/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $31.71/hr | $58.48/hr | $109.23/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $31.27/hr | $57.54/hr | $100.42/hr |
| Quebec → | $37.12/hr | $65.64/hr | $117.02/hr |
| Ontario → | $47.2/hr | $66/hr | $105.77/hr |
| Manitoba → | $41.92/hr | $68.04/hr | $115.67/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $43.27/hr | $76.92/hr | $97.4/hr |
| Alberta → | $46.15/hr | $72.62/hr | $142.86/hr |
| British Columbia → | $43.27/hr | $72.12/hr | $129.23/hr |
| Yukon → | $43.21/hr | $85.27/hr | $137.25/hr |
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Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Forestry managers usually require a bachelor's degree in forestry science or forest engineering.
- Mining and quarrying managers usually require a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or earth sciences.
- Oil and gas managers usually require a bachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences or petroleum engineering.
- Several years of experience in a supervisory occupation in the particular industry are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.
Official Job Titles for NOC 80010
29 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (See 82021 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services)View NOC 82021→
- Fishing masters and officers (See 83120 Fishing masters and officers)View NOC 83120→
- Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)View NOC 80020→
- Research director - forestry (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)View NOC 20011→
- Research director - mining (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)View NOC 20011→
- Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (See 00015 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities)View NOC 00015→
- Supervisors, logging and forestry (See 82010 Supervisors, logging and forestry)View NOC 82010→
- Supervisors, mining and quarrying (See 82020 Supervisors, mining and quarrying)View NOC 82020→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 80010, explore your TEER 0 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.