National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
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. Below are the main duties, all 44 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 82020?
NOC 82020 is the code for supervisors, mining and quarrying in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include fill foreman/woman - underground mining, mine captain, mine foreman/woman and mine supervisor. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $50.62 an hour.
- NOC code
- 82020
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $50.62 an hour
Job titles under NOC 82020
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.
Main job titles
- fill foreman/woman - underground mining
- mine captain
- mine foreman/woman
- mine supervisor
- quarry supervisor
- surface mine supervisor
- track boss - underground mining
- underground mine foreman/woman
All 44 job titles in the NOC index
blasters foreman/woman - mining and quarrying, blasters foreman/woman - quarrying, blasters foreman/woman - surface mining, coal mine foreman/woman, construction supervisor - underground mining and quarrying, diamond drilling foreman/woman, drill fitter boss - mining, drill fitter foreman/woman - mining, drilling foreman/woman - mining and quarrying, dynamiters foreman/woman - quarrying, face boss - underground mining, fill foreman/woman, fill foreman/woman - underground mining, fire boss - mining, general foreman/woman - mining, junior foreman/woman - mining, level boss - underground mining, mine captain, mine foreman/woman, mine supervisor, motormen/women and dinkeymen/women foreman/woman (except rail transport), open pit mine supervisor, production foreman/woman - mining and quarrying, quarry foreman/woman, quarry supervisor, relieving surface foreman/woman - mining, salvage foreman/woman - mining, sand fill boss - underground mining, senior foreman/woman - mining, shift boss - mining and quarrying, shift foreman/woman - mining and quarrying, shift leader - mining and quarrying, shot foreman/woman - mining and quarrying, stope foreman/woman - mining, supply boss - mining, supply foreman/woman - mining, surface foreman/woman - mining, surface mine foreman/woman, surface mine supervisor, track boss - underground mining, track layer boss - underground mining, underground mine foreman/woman, yard boss - mining and quarrying, yard supervisor - mining and quarrying.
Main duties of NOC 82020
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who extract coal, minerals and ore; operate underground conveyances; and perform other services in support of underground mining, or of heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters and other workers in surface mining and quarrying
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities
- Oversee the safety of the mining or quarrying operations
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- There is mobility between employers, especially for supervisors with post-secondary diplomas or degrees.
- Mobility between surface mining, underground mining, coal or metal mining sectors may be limited by differences in production technologies and licensing requirements.
Is NOC 82020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 82020 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 82020 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $50.62 | $74.79 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.05 | $56.32 | $102.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.62 | $52.00 | $64.00 |
| New Brunswick | $26.54 | $40.56 | $70.84 |
| Quebec | $27.50 | $48.00 | $69.93 |
| Ontario | $27.80 | $52.40 | $75.96 |
| Manitoba | $36.50 | $48.08 | $56.25 |
| Saskatchewan | $37.46 | $57.69 | $84.54 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $51.24 | $70.77 |
| British Columbia | $37.05 | $56.37 | $86.02 |
| Northwest Territories | $34.29 | $58.63 | $90.48 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 82020 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 82020 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a fill foreman/woman - underground mining?
NOC 82020, Supervisors, mining and quarrying, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 82020?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 82020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 82020 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 82020 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $50.62 an hour, with most wages between $30.00 and $74.79. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 82020 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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