Mine helper NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for mine helper.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for mine helper is 85110 (Mine labourers), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
85110
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 85110 covers
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.
| Unit group | 85110 — Mine labourers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Assist other mine workers in maintaining or constructing underground installations
- Clean underground rooms, roadways, working areas and mining equipment and conveyances using hand tools
- Load, move, sort and pile materials and supplies
- Clear spills of ore or coal using hand and power tools
- May cut core and prepare core sample boxes in support of mine exploration
- Assist other workers in prospecting for mineral deposits and perform various tasks related to general geophysical surveys.
To use NOC 85110 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 85110 →
Other job titles under NOC 85110
- Chute puller
- Mine labourer
- Miner helper - underground mining
- Pit scaler - underground mining
- Shoveller - underground mining
- Underground labourer - mining
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 85110, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft mechanic helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Bartender helper — NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, TEER 5)
- Belt builder helper — NOC 95104 (Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing, TEER 5)
- Bindery helper — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Blacksmith helper — NOC 95101 (Labourers in metal fabrication, TEER 5)
- Bricklayer helper — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Carpenter helper — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for mine helper?+
In NOC 2021, "mine helper" is an example title in unit group 85110 — Mine labourers. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is mine helper eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 85110 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does mine helper get extra CRS points?+
NOC 85110 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a mine helper get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 85110 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says mine helper but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 85110. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.