NOC 82020: Supervisors, mining and quarrying
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 82020
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 82020
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, mining and quarrying is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
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 82020.
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) | $30 | $50.62/hr | $74.79 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $32.05/hr | $56.32/hr | $102/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $28.62/hr | $52/hr | $64/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $26.54/hr | $40.56/hr | $70.84/hr |
| Quebec → | $27.5/hr | $48/hr | $69.93/hr |
| Ontario → | $27.8/hr | $52.4/hr | $75.96/hr |
| Manitoba → | $36.5/hr | $48.08/hr | $56.25/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $37.46/hr | $57.69/hr | $84.54/hr |
| Alberta → | $27/hr | $51.24/hr | $70.77/hr |
| British Columbia → | $37.05/hr | $56.37/hr | $86.02/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $34.29/hr | $58.63/hr | $90.48/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college or university program in mining technology or engineering may be required for some positions in this group.
- Several years of experience in the occupations supervised are usually required.
- Provincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 82020
44 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:
- Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (See 73402 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction)View NOC 73402→
- Heavy equipment operators (See 73400 Heavy equipment operators)View NOC 73400→
- Mine labourers (See 85110 Mine labourers)View NOC 85110→
- Mine manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)View NOC 80010→
- Underground mine service and support workers (See 84100 Underground mine service and support workers)View NOC 84100→
- Underground production and development miners (See 83100 Underground production and development miners)View NOC 83100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 82020 (Supervisors, mining and quarrying)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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