Mine supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for mine supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for mine supervisor is 82020 (Supervisors, mining and quarrying), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
82020
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 82020 covers
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.
| Unit group | 82020 — Supervisors, mining and quarrying |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 82020 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 82020 →
Other job titles under NOC 82020
- Mine captain
- Quarry supervisor
- Surface mine supervisor
- Fill foreman/woman - underground mining
- Mine foreman/woman
- Track boss - underground mining
- Underground mine foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 82020, one of these may fit better:
- Mine construction inspector — NOC 22233 (Construction inspectors, TEER 2)
- Mine design engineer — NOC 21330 (Mining engineers, TEER 1)
- Mine development engineer — NOC 21330 (Mining engineers, TEER 1)
- Mine electrician — NOC 72201 (Industrial electricians, TEER 2)
- Mine helper — NOC 85110 (Mine labourers, TEER 5)
- Mine labourer — NOC 85110 (Mine labourers, TEER 5)
- Mine layout engineer — NOC 21330 (Mining engineers, TEER 1)
- Mine manager — NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing, TEER 0)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
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 supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "mine supervisor" is an example title in unit group 82020 — Supervisors, mining and quarrying. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is mine supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 82020 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does mine supervisor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 82020 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a mine supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 82020 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 supervisor 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 82020. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.