Overview
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 are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assist other mine workers in maintaining or constructing 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
May cut core and prepare core sample boxes in support of mine exploration
Assist other workers in prospecting for mineral deposits and perform various tasks related to general geophysical surveys.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$44,319
$59,648
$81,088
Job openings
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British Columbia
124expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
A short period of introductory training is provided.
In Ontario, mine labourers are registered in the basic common core program.
Additional information
There is mobility among jobs in this group.
Progression to underground production and development miner or underground mine service and support worker is possible with experience and training.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.