National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011
822 - Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas
8221 - Supervisors, mining and quarrying
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers engaged in underground and surface mining operations and quarries. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines and quarries.
Illustrative example(s)
- fill foreman/woman - underground mining
- foreman/woman, underground mine
- mine captain
- mine foreman/woman
- supervisor, mine
- supervisor, quarry
- supervisor, surface mine
- track boss - underground mining
Exclusion(s)
- Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (7372)
- Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (7521)
- Mine labourers (8614)
- Mine managers (See 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)
- Underground mine service and support workers (8411)
- Underground production and development miners (8231)
Main duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform 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.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- There is mobility between employers, especially for supervisors with post-secondary diplomas or degrees.
- Mobility between surface mining, underground mining, coal or metal mining sectors may be limited by differences in production technologies and licensing requirements.
8222 - Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and by petroleum producing companies. This unit group includes oilfield consultants who may be self-employed.
Illustrative example(s)
- fracturing supervisor
- multi-service operator - oil field services
- oilfield consultant
- rig manager
- toolpusher
- well services crew supervisor
Exclusion(s)
- Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (2212)
- Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
- Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (8232)
- Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (8412)
Main duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition and procure materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of college or petroleum industry approved training courses is required.
- Extensive experience in the occupations supervised is required.
- A two-year college diploma in petroleum engineering technology may be required.
- Certificates in first aid, hydrogen sulphide awareness, blowout prevention, well control, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) or other safety and technical subjects are required and are obtained by completing short courses.
Additional information
- There is little mobility for supervisors from well services to well drilling.
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