Mine Labourers
(NOC 8614)
in All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and MiningMine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals, and ore, and in other services in support of underground mining. They work for coal, metal, and non-metallic mineral mines.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Hourly Pay
$23.57
Minimum$29.00
Median$39.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$57,078
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$18.00
Median$30.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$4,009
Minimum$23,520
Median$87,170
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Mine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals, and ore, and in other services in support of underground mining. They work for coal, metal, and non-metallic mineral mines.
Job duties
Mine labourers:
- Help other mine workers maintain or construct underground installations.
- Clean underground rooms, roadways, working areas and mining equipment and conveyances using hand tools.
- Load, move, sort and pile materials and supplies.
- Clear spills of ore or coal using hand and power tools.
Sample job titles
- mine helper - underground mining
- mine labourer
- timberperson helper - underground mining
- underground mine labourer
Skills
- You should have good health, physical stamina, and strength. Agility, coordination, and mechanical aptitude would be helpful. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- A short period of introductory training is provided.
Other considerations
- There is mobility among jobs in this group and progression to underground production and development miner or underground mine service and support worker is possible with experience and training.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Cape Breton
N/ANorth Shore
N/AHalifax
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
25-34
65+
35-44
45-54
15-24
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
45-54
15-24
55-64
35-44
25-34
Top levels of education
High school
$50,655 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Less than high school
$23,463 median annual incomeHigh school
$19,301 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$29,551 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$31,535 median annual incomeBachelor
$17,956 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
Additional resources
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