Is NOC 21330 (Mining engineers) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 21330 is a TEER 1 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 21330?

NOC 21330 (Mining engineers) is a TEER 1 occupation: Professional occupations (usually require university degree).

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 21330?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 1 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 1NOC 21330 Express Entry Eligible

Mining engineers

Natural resources engineers

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 1 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

STEM

LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 1 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. They are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

TEER 1 Explained

TEER 1: Professional occupations (usually require university degree)

Professional occupations usually require a university degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate). These are the highest-skilled technical and professional roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.

Other occupations in Natural resources engineers

Express Entry Eligible