Geological engineers
Occupation · NOC 2021 21331 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 21331
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 24
- Median wage, Canada
- C$49.81 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 122
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About this occupation
Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. They are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.
Example job titles
- geological engineer
- geophysical engineer
- hydrogeological engineer - engineering
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, develop and coordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering, mining, petroleum and waste management projects or for regional development
- Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic channel erosion control
- Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes and fills, and probable effects of landslides and earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects
- Conduct theoretical and applied study of groundwater flow and contamination and develop prescriptions for site selection, treatment and construction
- Plan, develop, coordinate and conduct theoretical and experimental studies in mining exploration, mine evaluation and feasibility studies relative to the mining industry
- Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits, ore reserve calculations and mine design
- Design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields
- Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in geological engineering or in a related discipline is required.
- A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
- Edica Properties Inc.2
- SNC-Lavalin Inc.1
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)1
- Alamos Gold Inc1
- DST Consulting Engineer Inc.1
- Mine Design Engineering Inc.1
- Talon Metals Services Inc.1
- Laforest Nova Aqua1
- Solutions TI Kag Inc.1
- Goldcorp Canada Ltd.1
- Solnor Environnement inc.1
- Solroc Inc.1
- Stelmine Canada1
- Copper Mountain Mining Corporation1
- Construction DJL Inc.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
- Federal Skilled Worker210
- Canadian Experience Class145
- Provincial Nominee Program25
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$31.27 | C$49.81 | C$83.24 |
| Alberta | C$33.17 | C$52.81 | C$83.81 |
| British Columbia | C$34.99 | C$53.98 | C$87.38 |
| Manitoba | C$30.36 | C$44.86 | C$72.68 |
| New Brunswick | C$36.15 | C$48.81 | C$71.94 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$41.42 | C$53.89 | C$74.83 |
| Nova Scotia | C$37.89 | C$60.63 | C$88.52 |
| Ontario | C$25.45 | C$45.00 | C$52.88 |
| Quebec | C$31.94 | C$48.84 | C$70.51 |
| Saskatchewan | C$31.61 | C$52.45 | C$86.51 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 122
- Vacancies advertised
- 131
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$31.27
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