NOC 83100: Underground production and development miners
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 83100
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 83100
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Underground production and development miners is categorized under TEER 3. 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 83100.
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) | $28 | $42/hr | $56 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $28.75/hr | $40/hr | $53.7/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $22.89/hr | $32/hr | $55/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $22/hr | $38.46/hr | $56/hr |
| Quebec → | $28/hr | $42/hr | $65.93/hr |
| Ontario → | $27.52/hr | $39.7/hr | $56/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22.89/hr | $38/hr | $56/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $31/hr | $47/hr | $57/hr |
| Alberta → | $28/hr | $43/hr | $52/hr |
| British Columbia → | $34.97/hr | $43/hr | $50.33/hr |
| Yukon → | $25.74/hr | $43.62/hr | $73.96/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $26.17/hr | $44.32/hr | $82.28/hr |
| Nunavut → | $30/hr | $41/hr | $60/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Formal training of up to six weeks followed by extended periods of specialized training as a helper or in support occupations is usually provided.
- Previous experience as a mine labourer or in other mine occupations is usually required.
- Provincial blasting licence may be required.
- May be certified in the basic common core program or as an underground hard rock miner in Ontario.
- Trade certification for miners is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
- Company licensing or certification is often required for occupations in this unit group.
- Certificate in first aid may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 83100
81 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→
- Mine labourers (See 85110 Mine labourers)View NOC 85110→
- Supervisors, mining and quarrying (See 82020 Supervisors, mining and quarrying)View NOC 82020→
- Underground mine service and support workers (See 84100 Underground mine service and support workers)View NOC 84100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 83100 (Underground production and development miners)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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