NOC 22101: Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 22101 (Geological and mineral technologists and technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 22101 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- assayer
- geological technician
- geophysical technologist
- groundwater technologist
- log technician
- marine geoscience technologist
- metallurgical technologist
- mineralogy technician
Main duties
- Geological and mineral technologists
- Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
- Configure, operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
- Assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 22100 — Chemical technologists and technicians
- NOC 22110 — Biological technologists and technicians
- NOC 22111 — Agricultural and fish products inspectors
- NOC 22112 — Forestry technologists and technicians
- NOC 22113 — Conservation and fishery officers
- NOC 22114 — Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
- NOC 22210 — Architectural technologists and technicians
- NOC 22211 — Industrial designers
- NOC 22212 — Drafting technologists and technicians
- NOC 22213 — Land survey technologists and technicians
← NOC 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians · NOC 22110 Biological technologists and technicians →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 22101 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22101 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 22101 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 22101 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 22101?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 22101. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.