Job requirements Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining in Canada Green job Help - Green job - Help
Find out what you typically need to work as an undercutter operator - underground mining in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- May be certified in the basic common core program or as an underground hard rock miner in Ontario.
- Certificate in first aid may be required.
- Formal training of up to six weeks followed by extended periods of specialized training as a helper or in support occupations is usually provided.
- Company licensing or certification is often required for occupations in this unit group.
- Previous experience as a mine labourer or in other mine occupations is usually required.
- Provincial blasting licence may be required.
- Trade certification for miners is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Manitoba.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Québec
Job title
Shot-firer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Job title
Subterranean Drilling Equipment Operator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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