Supervisors, mining and quarrying
Supervisors in mining and quarrying supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining operations and quarries.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NL, SK, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.
Qualifications
- checkSeveral years of experience in the occupations supervised are usually required.
- checkProvincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor may be required.
- checkCompletion of a college or university program in mining technology or engineering may be required for some positions in this group.
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
Market Outlook by Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 86%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 14% 70% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 77%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 19% 75% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, mining and quarrying in Quebec: Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): more than 95% 60% of supervisors, mining and quarrying work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, mining and quarrying are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
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Agnico Eagle Mines
2 active roles · Rankin Inlet, NU · Baker Lake, NU
BHP
1 active role · Saskatoon, SK
JDS Energy & Mining
1 active role · Wells, BC
Perenti
1 active role · Dease Lake, BC
Artemis Gold
1 active role
fgf brands
1 active role · Greater Toronto Area, ON
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Time Management
to effectively schedule and coordinate mining or quarrying activities, optimizing workflow, reducing delays and ensuring projects are completed on schedule
Management of Material Resources
to oversee the use of equipment, tools and materials in mining operations, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently and replaced when necessary
Problem Identification
to identify equipment failures, safety hazards or production inefficiencies to organize interventions and solutions
Auditory Attention
to detect noises indicating equipment malfunctions or safety alarms to maintain safety and operational efficiency
Attention to Detail
to ensure records of mining and quarrying operations are maintained for use in reports
Knowledge in Geological Resources
to understand composition, location and extraction methods of mineral deposits and quarry materials to best plan and direct the activities of workers
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