Explore unit group

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a college or university program in mining technology or engineering may be required for some positions in this group.
• Several years of experience in the occupations supervised are usually required.
• Provincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor may be required.

• 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.

• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (7372)
• Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (7521)
• Mine labourers (8614)
• Mine managers (in 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)
• Underground mine service and support workers (8411)
• Underground production and development miners (8231)