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82020.00 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying

Supervisors in mining and quarrying supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining operations and quarries.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Fill foreman/woman - underground mining
  • Mine captain
  • Mine foreman/woman
  • Mine supervisor
  • Quarry supervisor
  • Surface mine supervisor
  • Track boss - underground mining
  • Underground mine foreman/woman

Core competencies

  • 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 in order 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

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Mobility between surface mining, underground mining, coal or metal mining sectors may be limited by differences in production technologies and licensing requirements.
  • There is mobility between employers, especially for supervisors with post-secondary diplomas or degrees.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

82 – Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

Sub-major group

820 – Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

Minor group

8202 – Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas

Unit group

82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying

Occupational profile

82020.00 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying

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