NOC 84100: Underground mine service and support workers
Underground mine service and support workers perform a range of duties related to the operation of orepasses, chutes and conveyor systems, the construction and support of underground structures, passages and roadways, and the supply of materials and supplies to support underground mining. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines.
Official Main Duties for NOC 84100
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 84100
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Underground mine service and support workers is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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 84100.
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) | $23.75 | $38/hr | $52 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $25/hr | $40/hr | $51.77/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $31.95/hr | $71.31/hr |
| Quebec → | $23.43/hr | $39.66/hr | $62.61/hr |
| Ontario → | $20/hr | $37.5/hr | $52.66/hr |
| Manitoba → | $26/hr | $35.56/hr | $45.18/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $28.61/hr | $45.37/hr | $66.91/hr |
| Alberta → | $30/hr | $43.27/hr | $45/hr |
| British Columbia → | $28.94/hr | $42.48/hr | $60.02/hr |
| Nunavut → | $26.29/hr | $35.75/hr | $67.71/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
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:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Previous formal training of up to six weeks followed by periods of on-the-job training as a helper or in support occupations is usually required.
- Previous experience as a mine labourer is usually required.
- May be certified in the basic common core program in Ontario.
- Company licensing or certification is often required for occupations in this unit group.
Official Job Titles for NOC 84100
76 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→
- Underground production and development miners (See 83100 Underground production and development miners)View NOC 83100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 84100 (Underground mine service and support workers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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