Underground mine service and support workers
Underground mine service and support workers perform a range of duties related to the operation of orepasses, chutes and conveyor systems, the construction and support of underground structures, passages and roadways, and the supply of materials and supplies to support underground mining.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
NL, SK, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate and maintain ore chutes or conveyor systems to control flow of ore or coal in underground mine
- Operate construction equipment such as bulldozer, grader or backhoe to build and maintain underground passages and haulageways
- Construct and repair wood or metal supports and structures such as bulkheads, platforms, drift doors and chutes using construction and mining tools
- Attach and extend ventilation and water pipes and related mine services
- Assist miners in setting up and operating various drills and other mining machinery
- Supply and maintain backfill distribution of sand, rock or other materials
- Operate diesel or electric track haulage equipment such as ore trains to distribute personnel and supplies and to convey ore from orepass to primary crusher or skip
- Maintain supply storage areas and maintain equipment and supplies such as explosives, drill bits, fire extinguishers, lamps and batteries
- Perform routine maintenance of machinery.
Qualifications
- checkPrevious experience as a mine labourer is usually required.
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkPrevious formal training of up to six weeks followed by periods of on-the-job training as a helper or in support occupations is usually required.
- checkCompany licensing or certification is often required for occupations in this unit group.
- checkMay be certified in the basic common core program in Ontario.
Market Outlook by Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for underground mine service and support workers (NOC 84100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Growth in the industry is largely connected to projects within the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. With the completion of transitioning Voisey's Bay nickel mines from open pit to underground in addition to less demand for iron and nickel; job opportunities are likely to be centred around gold and fluorspar production.Here are some key facts about underground mine service and support workers in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Underground mine service and support workers mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 80%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 14% 54% of underground mine service and support workers work all year, while 46% 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 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% 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 Moderate for underground mine service and support workers (NOC 84100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about underground mine service and support workers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Underground mine service and support workers mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 77%Construction (NAICS 23): 11%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5% 74% of underground mine service and support workers work all year, while 26% 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.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: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 57% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for underground mine service and support workers (NOC 84100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about underground mine service and support workers in Alberta: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Underground mine service and support workers mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 66%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 26%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8% 54% of underground mine service and support workers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Thyssen Mining
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Equinox Gold
1 active role · Geraldton, ON
Vale
1 active role · Sudbury, ON
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Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to monitor the functionality of ore chutes and conveyor systems to ensure maintained flow of ore and coal in underground mines
Operation and Control
to operate construction equipment to build and maintain underground passages or haulage ways and to repair wood and metal supports and structures
Depth Perception
to observe and identify blockages or jams on conveyors to stop machinery and clear the way
Rate Control and Reaction Time
to respond to hazards situation promptly by stopping machinery, avoiding falling debris or evacuating an area
Attention to Detail
to record production information on amounts of materials moved and equipment downtime
Knowledge in Geological Resources
to identify different rocks, operate various drills and help workers anticipate challenges posed by various geological conditions, such as rock stability and the presence of water
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