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NOC 85110: Mine labourers

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

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.

Median Pay$32.5/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles27 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 85110

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.

27 official aliases
Checklist (6 official duties):Click each to toggle
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 85110

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Mine labourers is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 5, 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

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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 85110.

Former NOC 86144-Digit Legacy
Mine labourers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$21$32.5/hr$48.65
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$24/hr$32/hr$51/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$19.28/hr$29.34/hr$42.51/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$17.14/hr$31.91/hr$56.81/hr
Quebec โ†’$22.46/hr$30.1/hr$47.94/hr
Ontario โ†’$20/hr$32/hr$45/hr
Manitoba โ†’$16.85/hr$30/hr$39/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$28/hr$42/hr$52.88/hr
Alberta โ†’$23.05/hr$33.26/hr$50.47/hr
British Columbia โ†’$22.48/hr$36.15/hr$50.14/hr
Northwest Territories โ†’$21.92/hr$34.3/hr$37.2/hr
Nunavut โ†’$19/hr$34.67/hr$63.94/hr

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Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Toronto
$27.74/hr
$20.19 - $33.8
Edmonton
$29.16/hr
$21.44 - $41.35
Vancouver
$36.32/hr
$21.76 - $51.24

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.
  • A short period of introductory training is provided.
  • In Ontario, mine labourers are registered in the basic common core program.

Official Job Titles for NOC 85110

27 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

chute pullermine helpermine labourerminer helper - underground miningpit scaler - underground miningshoveller - underground miningunderground labourer - miningcoal samplercore cuttercore splittergrizzly worker - underground mininglabourer - mining explorationlimestone spreader - underground miningmine check weighermine helper - underground miningpipeworker helper - underground miningpit-scaler helperpowder carrier - underground miningrock duster - underground miningslate pickerstone duster - underground miningtimber and steel prop salvagertimber and steel prop setter helpertimbering and steel prop setting helpertimberman/woman helper - underground miningunderground helper - miningunderground mine labourer

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Underground mine service and support workers (See 84100 Underground mine service and support workers)View NOC 84100โ†’
  • Underground production and development miners (See 83100 Underground production and development miners)View NOC 83100โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 85110 (Mine labourers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

NOC 85110 is in TEER 5, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $32.5/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Mine labourers was categorized under NOC 8614 (Mine labourers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 85110 under TEER 5.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 85110 is $27.74/hr in Toronto, $29.16/hr in Edmonton, $36.32/hr in Vancouver.
Because TEER 5 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
Next Steps for NOC 85110

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Last verified: September 2026